Continuing Medical Education and Lifelong Learning

Callie D McAdams; Michael M McNally

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.015

Continuing Medical Education and Lifelong Learning

Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Aug;101(4):703-715. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.015.

Authors

Callie D McAdams¹, Michael M McNally²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee, 1940 Alcoa Highway, Building E, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA.
² Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee, 1940 Alcoa Highway, Building E, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA. Electronic address: mmcnally@utmck.edu.

PMID: 34242611
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.015

Abstract

Continuing medical education is an ongoing process to educate clinicians and provide patients with up-to-date, evidence-based care. Since its inception, the maintenance of certification (MOC) program has changed dramatically. This article reviews the development of MOC and its integration with the 6 core competencies, including the practice-based learning and improvement cycle. The concept of lifelong learning is discussed, with specific focus on different methods for surgeons to engage in learning, including simulation, coaching, and communities of practice. In addition, the future of MOC in continuous professional development is reviewed.

Keywords: CME; CPD; Coaching; Competency; Education; MOC; PBLI; Simulation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Certification / standards
Clinical Competence / standards*
Education, Medical, Continuing / methods
Education, Medical, Continuing / standards*
General Surgery / education*
General Surgery / standards
Humans
Learning*
Specialty Boards / standards
Surgeons / education*
Surgeons / psychology
Surgeons / standards*
United States