title: Is the CME system obsolete?
abstract: Changes in medical practice and a greater emphasis on lifelong learning are prompting a closer look at the efficacy of continuing medical education (CME). This article outlines the shortcomings of the current CME system, describes findings from two recent reports about its status, and presents recommendations for a new system to make continuing education more relevant to medical practice.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brandt
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shanedling
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D017145:Models, Educational; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States