Elsevier selected as new publisher of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Nov 17, 2009
Each monthly issue also provide opportunities to participate in accredited continuing medical education activities to enhance overall clinical proficiency. Andrew Berin, Health Sciences Publisher, commented, "Elsevier is delighted to add Annals of Allergy, Asthma ology to our publishing program. Working in partnership with the Editor, Editorial Board and the American College of Allergy, Asthma ology, our goal is to continue to underscore the journal's mission of providing research and clinically... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
LodgeNet Healthcare and SWANK HealthCare to Provide High-Definition (HD) Patient Experience Nov 10, 2009
SWANK HealthCare offers a comprehensive training solution which includes Continuing Education (CE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) to assist healthcare facilities in training employees to deliver an excellence in quality of care, maintain licensure, and comply with regulatory requirements. SWANK HealthCare's comprehensive training solution includes over 450 accredited courses across 16 medical disciplines, plus a learning management system to evaluate and track employee training. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Making medical decisions Nov 9, 2009
Doctors' knowledge and skills are dependent on their medical education, which starts with undergraduate and subsequently, postgraduate and continuing medical education, as well as their own experiences. Most doctors are continually learning about the diagnosis and treatment of patients during their training, from fellow doctors, and from their own experiences. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MedPage Today(R) and ABC News Premiere 'Doctor's Orders' Segment on Good Morning America Weekend Nov 6, 2009
Co-developed by MedPage Today and The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, each article alerts clinicians to breaking medical news, with summaries and actionable information enabling them to better understand the implications. Physicians and other healthcare professionals may also receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits at no cost by completing these educational programs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ReachMD Broadcasts First Live Interactive Accredited Medical Education (CME/CE) Program for Medical Professionals on November 16, 2009. Nov 5, 2009
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) Will Run a Series of Free CME/CE programs Live on ReachMDs XM Satellite Channel 160 ... This new broadcast series is a partnership with North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) who is sponsoring the series of four interviews; Deep Vein Thrombosis in Focus: Expert Perspectives on Reducing the Burden of Venous Thromboembolism ... This represents the first national broadcast of its kind for continuing... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drug Company-sponsored Events For Health Professionals Fail To Disclose Financial Ties, Analysis Finds Nov 3, 2009
The authors argue that the Australian reporting standards do not do enough to allow assessment of educational content of industry-sponsored events, a particular concern because doctors can be awarded continuing medical education points at these events. The authors recommend that the role of the company in suggesting the educational topic and event speakers must be revealed. (Science Daily)
Elsevier selected as new publisher of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Oct 22, 2009
The journal provides cutting-edge, peer-reviewed scientific content on all aspects relevant to child and adolescent mental health Each monthly issue will also provide opportunities to participate in accredited continuing medical education activities to enhance overall clinical proficiency. Editor-in-Chief Andrs Martin, M.D., M.P.H stated, "We are pleased to have entered into this partnership with the largest and most respected publishing house in the field of science and medicine." Elsevier is... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
ASAPS partners with SAGE in 2010 to publish the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Oct 14, 2009
ASJ also includes Continuing Medical Education (CME) articles and exams. "SAGE is very pleased to have been chosen as the ASAPS' publishing partner for their prestigious and widely-read journal," said Jayne Marks, SAGE Vice-President and Editorial Director, Journals. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Report warns penicillin 'becoming obsolete' Oct 2, 2009
"Governments need to invest more in providing continuing medical education and supervision for prescribers. "If we run out of antibiotics it's not just poor people with infections who will suffer, it's rich people who won't be able to have anti-cancer therapies or routine operations that rely on antibiotics. " Share this on: | | Sit tight, we're getting to the good stuff powered by Top News 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 More in:... (CNN -- World)
Physician group learns about leadership, team building Sep 25, 2009
Each doctor member is required to complete 150 hours of approved continuing medical education every three years, which the AAFP can provide. The doctors also need this continuing education to continue their licensure by an outside organization, such as the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts in this state. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice to offer continuing education units for reviewers Sep 24, 2009
Dr. Newman cites the policies of the American Medical Association and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education as models for change in continuing dental education. "Our program is consistent with the approach recommended in those models, awarding CEUs based on learning across a wide range of settings and activities.". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Burned-Out Doctors Seek Help Sep 24, 2009
Primary care physicians who took part in a continuing medical education program emphasizing reflection about their clinical experiences reported improvements in burnout and mood, researchers found. Primary care physicians who took part in program emphasizing reflection about their clinical experiences reported improvements in burnout and mood, researchers found. (ABC News)
Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes Sep 24, 2009
The study demonstrated that primary care physicians participating in a continuing medical education program that focused on self-awareness experienced improved personal well-being, including burnout and improved mood, the researchers wrote. "They also experienced positive changes in empathy and psychosocial beliefs, both indicators of a patient-centered orientation to medical care," they said. (MEDLINEplus)
ACP launches ethics case studies series on MedscapeCME Sep 24, 2009
The ACP Ethics Case Studies -- which offer continuing medical education (CME) credit -- uses hypothetical examples to elaborate on controversial or subtle aspects of issues not addressed in detail in ACP's Ethics Manual, the Physician Charter on Professionalism, and other ACP position statements (). "We are extremely excited about working with Medscape to bring important ethics and professionalism debates and educational content to a wide audience," said Lois Snyder, JD, Director of the ACP... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Govt appeals to health professionals in Diaspora to return Sep 22, 2009
He commended KATH and its partners for helping to sustain high quality continuing medical education in the country over the past six years that was impacting well on the health care delivery system ... Professor Adjei said KATH was well aware of the critical importance of continuing medical education and was ever ready to embrace any initiative and interventions that were geared at improving the quality of medical training at all levels of the profession. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Comstock completes recertification exam Sep 16, 2009
To achieve recertification by the ABFM, a family physician must verify the completion of 300 hours of acceptable continuing medical education over the past six years; possess a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States; and successfully complete a one-day, written examination of cognitive knowledge and problem-solving abilities. This examination covers the disciplines of the specialty including, but not limited to: adult medicine; care of newborns, infants,... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
How well do you know pharmaceuticals? Aug 14, 2009
In 2005, what percentage of all continuing medical education for physicians was paid for by Pharma. a. About 25 percent b. About 50 percent c. About 75 percent d. About 90 percent. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Pharma funding for medical classes draws scrutiny Jul 31, 2009
"Companies readily pay hundreds of millions of dollars annually to support 'continuing medical education' for one very simple reason it sells their products," states the Cleveland Clinic's chair of cardiology, Dr. Steve Nissen, in prepared remarks ... continuing medical education. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Can The Relationship Between Doctors And Drug Companies Ever Be A Healthy One? Jul 22, 2009
Pointing out that the drug industry remains an important source of funding for scientific meetings and continuing medical education, she outlines three ways in which healthy collaboration can be encouraged without needing to further regulate the industry ... He highlights the case of pharmaceutical industry distortion of continuing medical education, in particular the ability of doctors to gain professional credits and company sponsored events ... Giving examples of education for doctors in... (Science Daily)
Aurora Health Care Sponsors Education Event to Improve Care for the Elderly Jul 15, 2009
In an effort to prevent such scenarios and to improve health care for the elderly, Aurora Health Care is sponsoring a continuing medical education event Friday, July 17, at the Marquette University Wealser Auditorium ... Sessions of the continuing medical education event include. (PR Newswire)
PM&R accepted for abstracting and indexing in MEDLINE Jul 9, 2009
Continuing Medical Education opportunities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit are also offered. PMcoverage includes acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders and pain, neurologic conditions involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, rehabilitation of impairments associated with disabilities in adults and children, and neurophysiology and electrodiagnosis. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Dr. Sorini recertified Jul 5, 2009
He completed the required maintenance of certification process including 120 hours of continuing medical education credits, outside review of surgical cases and a written examination covering general neurosurgery with an emphasis on spinal disorders. Sorini scored in the top 1 percent of the nation on his examination, according to a news release. (Montana Standard, MT)
No comments posted. Jun 28, 2009
He was also president and CEO of Physicians Education Resource in Dallas, a continuing medical education and publishing company specializing in oncology and hematology. As the incoming co-leader of the Womens Cancer Program, Tripathy has identified several goals, including developing a nationally recognized womens cancer service; increasing the number of treatment and clinical trial options for patients; developing a clinical trials and research program that matches the needs of... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
AMA Inaugurates J. James Rohack as President Jun 17, 2009
He has previously chaired the AMA Council on Medical Education and represented the AMA on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education, the Joint Commission and the National Advisory Council to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. He continues to serve on the Hospital Quality Alliance. (PR Newswire)
Health care scholarships offered Jun 4, 2009
The scholarships further the Joseph E. Enright Foundation's mission to provide "Health Through Education." The Foundation also sponsors a health lecture series offered to the general public as well as continuing medical education programs for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Each scholarship award is $1,000. (NJ.com -- Times)
Baptist-Memphis to build $7 million conference center Jun 1, 2009
Scott Fountain, Baptist s senior vice president and chief development officer, says the conference center will be for community events, seminars for continuing medical education, lectures and Baptist events. The Baptist system has not had such a meeting space since it left its Downtown medical center in 2001. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis to build $7 million conference center May 30, 2009
Scott Fountain, Baptist s senior vice president and chief development officer, says the conference center will be for community events, seminars for continuing medical education, lectures and Baptist events. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Few are using HMSA's Online Care May 22, 2009
He said the board has worked with HMSA on the program in discussing peer review and quality assurance and continuing medical education for doctors who participate in Online Care on what's appropriate to be diagnosed through the consultations. He said face-to-face consultations are still preferred for diagnosing ailments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Educational initiatives improve quality of care delivery May 15, 2009
The educational interventions were conducted at 12 of Fox Chase's partner hospitals between 2004 and 2006 and included group presentations at hospital tumor boards, cancer committees, quality committees, and regional Continuing Medical Education conferences. In addition, individual presentations to staff pathologists and surgeons were held. (EurekAlert!)
Doctors mark Mass. Med. milestone May 13, 2009
It is also a leader in continuing medical education for health care professionals throughout Massachusetts, conducting a variety of medical education programs for physicians and health care professionals. Founded in 1781, MMS is the oldest continuously operating medical society in the country. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
CB pediatrician named VP May 10, 2009
She has also been a clinical assistant professor at OHSU s Department of Pediatrics since 1997 and serves as director of Continuing Medical Education at Bay Area Hospital. McKelvey has been active in the American Academy of Pediatrics for 20 years. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tasmanian broadband pilot shows us the future May 8, 2009
Telehealth teleconsultation, mass customised/personalised health information and education, a lifetime health plan and continuing medical education. SmartSchool providing technology systems and courseware for schools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
How to Fix Health Care: Four Weeds to Remove Apr 30, 2009
There are others: our byzantine system of Continuing Medical Education, medical advertising, the HMOs themselves and our top-heavy system of hospital administration to name a few. More on these during growing season. (Time.com)
Medical experts want crackdown on drugmaker money Apr 29, 2009
Perhaps the most vigorously defended practice is company support for so-called continuing medical education conferences, where doctors learn about the latest treatments ... continuing medical education conferences. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Pills without shills Apr 17, 2009
Other institutions have gone further than Partners in restricting the funding of continuing medical education courses by drug companies. But under the new rules at Partners, such courses would need at least two company sponsors - to minimize undue influence by any one drugmaker - and would have to pass muster with a new Educational Review Board. (Boston Globe)
Letter: Big Pharma’ is entrenched, and not for our health (April 13) Apr 13, 2009
The game plan: run studies of different populations until 1 to 2 show marginal (plus 10 percent) success required for FDA approval; give doctors perks and continuing medical education ( whisper in their ear ); provide free samples; aggressively market compound X for real or perceived disorders to a needy, susceptible public, then run ahead of inevitable lawsuits and the outrage coming from scores of disabilities or thousands of deaths due to compound X, then X2. Legal damages. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Partners curbs doctors'drug industry ties Apr 10, 2009
But in other respects, Partners did not go as far as the Stanford University School of Medicine, which recently barred drug companies from paying for specific continuing medical education courses for doctors, or as Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, which banned industry support for the courses altogether. Partners placed further restrictions on medical education funding, but still will allow industry support, as long as at least two companies pay for a specific course and... (Boston Globe)
Johns Hopkins Medicine to ban gifts from drug companies Apr 9, 2009
Continuing medical education sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. Speaking at any pharmaceutical industry events at which Hopkins does not have full control over the content. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
New JHM policies tighten rules on industry interactions Apr 9, 2009
Continuing Medical Education (CME): The Hopkins Office of CME (OCME) will continue to be the sole provider of programs offering CME credit under the Johns Hopkins name, and all industry-supported CME courses must be managed by the OCME. There will be central review of all non-credit educational events supported by industry to ensure that the programs are consistent with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) standards. Other provisions of the policy require disclosure of... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
WFU medical education unit wins reapproval Apr 7, 2009
The Wake Forest University Health Sciences Office of Continuing Medical Education has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The WFU office offers courses, workshops and other learning experiences for physicians. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
GUMC researcher creates first Web-interactive CME course for physicians on pharmaceutical marketing Apr 1, 2009
Unregulated continuing medical education talks for physicians ... The online course, titled "Pharmalyzer -- -- Are You Prescribing Under the Influence?" is accredited for three continuing medical education (CME) credits ... This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas ies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Federation of State Medical... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Mass. bans drug company gifts to doctors Mar 12, 2009
Convention and hotel executives said the rules would scare away companies from sponsoring continuing medical education courses for physicians, which bring millions of dollars into Boston. The Public Health Department clarified that the rules allow for industry-sponsored conferences at hotels and convention centers that include meals. (Boston Globe)
Local physician, James Nelson, achieves board certification (4) Mar 8, 2009
To achieve recertification by the ABFM, a family physician must verify the completion of 300 hours of acceptable continuing medical education over the past six years; possess a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States; and successfully complete a one-day, written examination of cognitive knowledge and problem-solving abilities. This examination covers the disciplines of the specialty including, but not limited to: adult medicine; care of newborns, children and... (Lake Wales News, FL)
The medical fountain of youth Feb 28, 2009
Through Continuing Medical Education, she studied the procedures for two years, until I was comfortable with them. Her choice of names for her clinic describes its perceived duality of purpose, as much spa as sterile clinic; expect, as Vo describes it, a combination medical facility in a spa environment with music and ambiance. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Judge Decertifies Class Action Over Off-Label Use of Epilepsy Drug Feb 11, 2009
A $40 million promotional budget was devoted to the off-label marketing efforts, including the insertion of anecdotal articles in medical journals, paying physicians considered to be opinion leaders and sponsoring continuing medical education conferences that actually were paid promotional events, according to an earlier Bernstein opinion. At least 200,000 prescriptions for Neurontin were written in Pennsylvania, and the defendants earned between $53 million and $64 million on the drug per... (Law.com)
