Articles tagged with Continuing Education
A new study shows that web-based academic discussions are a cost-effective and effective method of continuing medical education for orthopaedic surgeons. The interactive Orthochina.org wiki project, launched in 1998, allows professionals to share real patient cases and engage in collaborative discussions.
A review of medical literature found that physicians' self-assessments are less accurate than external observations of their competence. The authors recommend shifting the focus from unguided physician self-assessment to processes that provide iterative feedback and support learning.
Research by Dr. Dennis Foth and Dr. Gordon Thompson found that mental declines related to aging are not universal and can be improved with a lifetime of good mental habits. Activities such as reading, traveling, and learning new skills can help maintain cognitive abilities throughout life.
Kansas State University professors Dann Fisher and Swanson advocate for a new national rule requiring three hours of accounting and business ethics coursework for certified public accountants. The proposed rule aims to prevent corporate ethics scandals like Enron and Arthur Andersen by emphasizing moral judgment in accounting graduates.
The University of Pennsylvania has launched TECH.21, a national technology lab focused on improving adult education and literacy. The initiative aims to provide near-term and long-range answers on the effectiveness of educational technologies, partnering with organizations across the US.