title: Continuing medical education and continuing medical education accreditation in Spain.
abstract: Nearly all Spanish physicians are employed by public or private institutions, and employers are enabling the continuing medical education (CME) of physicians. In view of coexisting CME accreditation systems in Spain, we conclude that a common approach is needed. We recommend establishing formal relationships with American and European systems to ensure consistent accreditation and mutual recognition of CME credits and improvement in accreditation.
authors.affiliation: Spanish Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (SACCME), Spanish Medical Association, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Helios
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pardell
authors.forename: Guillermo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sierra
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000592:standards*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D005062:European Union; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D012015:Reference Standards; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D013030:Spain