12 tips for developing Educational Conferences for Physicians [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 5 approved with reservations]

Abstract

The education of a physician is a life-long process that starts in medical school and extends throughout their career. Healthcare is a dynamic field characterized by continuous advancements in medicine, evolving treatment options, changing regulations, care models, and technology. Physicians must keep up-to-date with new practices, procedures, medications, and diseases and fulfill the educational requirements to maintain their medical licensure. Continuing education for physicians serves the essential purpose of nurturing lifelong learning, ensuring that medical practices align with the latest standards, and ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care and outcomes. In a broader context, physician education encompasses all activities designed to enhance skills, professional performance, and relationships that physicians employ to provide services to patients and the public and to improve collaborations within the field. This paper outlines a step-by-step plan for designing high-quality educational conferences for practicing physicians in any field. It aims to assist in developing ongoing education, aligning physician practices with the latest medical care standards, and optimizing their clinical performance to improve patient and community health.

Keywords

• Physician Education
• CME
• Curriculum Development
• eng