Women’s health topics are at the forefront of the conversation about healthcare access and quality in the US. And with good reason. Dedicated practitioners and administrators may make the US health system among the best in the world but its benefits still fail to reach millions of women annually. The…
For nurses, change is the name of the game. They are always adapting to new healthcare environments. This effort and sacrifice were no more apparent than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite challenges, the future of nursing is bright. New responsibilities and roles will emerge within rapidly changing technological and healthcare…
Quality continuing medical education, whether it be delivered online or in person, should be an effective teaching tool, designed by medical experts to contain up-to-date information practitioners can implement immediately. While these criteria signal a CME activity is of value to the learner, it is not a complete picture of…
Professional medical associations like the AMA work in conjunction with continuing medical education organizations and providers to serve medical professionals and the public at large. These groups work to promote high standards of professional and ethical conduct, represent their members in matters of public interest, and generally aim to be…
As a clinician, your workday is chaotic and distractions are everywhere. With 74% of US workers reporting significant distraction at work, it can safely be said that this phenomena is certainly the case for modern doctors, nurses and other clinicians with clinical, administrative and managerial duties. Combine these duties with…
Healthcare organizations invest heavily in learning management systems (LMS) and services. While continuing education programs used to consist entirely of on-site classes that were often jam-packed over the course of several days, this approach has since shifted. While destination conferences with live proctors hold clear benefits for in-person learners, (in…
Exciting advancements are being made in the continuing and professional education industries. This is especially true with the application of new technologies driving a veritable revolution in patient care. The injection of digestible performance metrics, personalization and AI into learning environments has the potential to improve learner engagement and performance….
While college lays the foundation, graduation does not mark the end of professional development. Keeping up to date on medical advances and compliance requirements is vital. Many healthcare professionals are discovering the importance of continuing education due to its positive impact on patients and organizations. Continuing education is an activity…
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is causing seismic shifts in how the industry as a whole makes decisions and solves problems. No aspect of the industry will be untouched with administrators, clinical staff and support staff all bracing for changes to their current roles due to the…
Emerging trends in healthcare look much different for 2022 than they looked in previous years due to the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic is still very present in our lives. Even with positive momentum, medical practices have definitely been impacted in many ways as the…
Technology has been on an impressive upswing since the COVID-19 pandemic entered our worlds. Though this virus has taken many lives and negatively altered others, some positives in the medical industry have occured when it comes to managing care. The pandemic increased the growth of home health care trends, with…
To defend against dangerous pathogens, the body’s second line of defense—adaptive immunity—is key. Although it might be slow to respond when compared to the body’s first line of defense (the innate immune system) the adaptive immune system is a complex system that focuses on precision and memory rather than speed….
The way you interact with patients is critical in determining your success as a physician. Approaching your patients with a compassionate and supportive attitude, whether in-person or remotely, ensures a positive patient-doctor relationship and better health outcomes. Remote communication can get lost in translation easily if you’re not intentional about…
Q. How many CMEs are approved for this course? A. Most live conferences are approved for 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Please check the individual event webpage for continuing medical education credit details. Q. What is the typical schedule for a five-day course? A. Our 5-day medical seminars…
In a recent interview with Rick Scott, CEO of CME Seminars, we learned how this company is different. It has been designed for busy medical professionals from the start. Q. How did you become interested in continuing medical education? A. With a background in finance and operations, I was asked…
As we stand at the threshold of 2021 and look backward at 2020, it has been a very tough year for all, but especially for our healthcare heroes. The personal risk and sacrifice, the long work hours, the emotional and physical toll of the past year were unprecedented in our…
