title: How to make the RCPCH CPD guidelines work for you.
abstract: Continuing professional development (CPD) is defined as a systematic process of lifelong learning and professional development. Its aim is to enable career grade doctors (consultants, associate specialists, staff grades, and their equivalents) to maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills, and competence for effective clinical practice to meet the needs of children. This article is designed to assist and improve acquisition of CPD.
authors.affiliation: CPD Sub-Committee, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 50 Hallam St, London, UK. athomson@alsagerst7.freeserve.co.uk
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authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D012955:Societies, Medical; D006113:United Kingdom