Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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  • Year: 2006
  • Volume: 2006
  • Issue: 6

Continued Medical Education (Cme) Programmes Some Observations

  • Author:
  • D.S. Bhullar1
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2006
  • Page Number: 31 to 33

1MD, Registrar-cum-Chief Medical Officer (G) Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, GGS Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab

Abstract

The basic aim of CME programmes is to improve practice and update knowledge and skills. The rational for time limited certification to encourage doctors to learn and keep them up to date and to identify who meet or do not meet the standards of specialty boards has fuelled a multibillion-dollar enterprise in some of the western countries. In the light of world scenario on CME programmes, CME credits under MCI Regulations are being discussed in this paper.

Keywords

CME Programmes, professional competence, Self Directing Learning, board certificated, legislative, Portfolio-based learning, PC Diary, CME info.com