The latest installment of the #PWChat series centered around trends in continuing medical education.
Below are the highlights from the chat. You can read the full transcript here, by scrolling through the questions and answers provided by participants in reverse chronological order.
Welcome to the latest #PWChat, with co-host Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc (via @AccreditedCME) on trends in continuing medical education (#CME). Our plan is to go until 3pm EST, officially, but let’s keep the convo going well after! pic.twitter.com/h8llRYR8oE
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
Q1: How has continuing medical education evolved in the last few years, particularly prior to the #COVID19 pandemic?#PWChat pic.twitter.com/kn1eIRJ5s8
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
Clinicians must have access to the right type of information and learning experiences to drive practice and performance, and free of bias or marketing. How #HCPs learned to practice ten, five, or even one year ago may have become redundant. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Educational technology has allowed #CME to be deployed in a variety of nimble and engaging ways to create individual and group learning experiences like never before. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Medical information is always changing. Self-awareness of our own strengths and limitations is the first step to improvement. Avoid making assumptions and instead, open yourself up to new learning experiences. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
. @AccreditedCME Agree with all.
For physicians though – there is so much burden placed on their time.
Institutional support for new learning experiences is imperative. #PWchat #indeliblemd— Jasminka Criley MD, FACP, FHM (@criley_md) May 12, 2021
A1. I think there are many more options available. Everyone has their own preferred learning style. #PWchat
— Linda Girgis MD (@DrLindaMD) May 12, 2021
The ACCME has been progressively liberating our expectations to ensure that wherever and however physicians are learning, that #CME is there. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Ultimate goal: constant and never ending improvement#pwchat #healthmd #indeliblemd
— Jasminka Criley MD, FACP, FHM (@criley_md) May 12, 2021
A1 Susana@entrenarse here,Prior to covid most online courses were basically Q&A. After covid online learning with new tools and sophisticated tech platforms, is a better option.Probably the best option for CME is blended learning #PWChat
— SUSANA SCAGLIONE (@ScaglioneSusana) May 12, 2021
Q2: What role has the #COVID19 pandemic played in the evolution of continuing medical education?#PWChat pic.twitter.com/nqrqNLszvT
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
#CME remains a crucial resource in our healthcare ecosystem helping to accelerate the safety and effectiveness of patient care. I shared my thoughts on evolving CME amid a global pandemic here: https://t.co/BpnWUTltqI
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
The ACCME will strive to offer whatever support and guidance we can, and help information flow. Together we will continue to provide the highest quality of trusted education to drive improvements in patient care. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
I'm not aware of any requirements that are format-specific such as being in person. #CME and #CE will remain flexible and offer a variety of learning approaches to reflect the diversity of learning preferences. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Prior to COVID, physical therapists, for example, were required to have a portion of their credits be in-person, with only a small % allowed to be from online courses#PWChat
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
A2 Virtual learning #PWchat
— Jasminka Criley MD, FACP, FHM (@criley_md) May 12, 2021
Q3: How can #CME be utilized to promote vaccine confidence, particularly in #healthcare professionals? #PWChat pic.twitter.com/JxhzzC9bpb
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
#CME has a critical role in promoting vaccine confidence. I'm very proud of our community of educators and providers that have reacted quickly to the call for vaccine education and offered important training to help #HCPs serve as vaccine advocates for their patients. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Yes. #CME can not only change knowledge and skills but also attitudes. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
It’s important that physicians lead by example and leverage the trust that patients have placed in us. #HCPs should listen to our patients’ concerns so we can most effectively instill confidence to accept the vaccine. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
A3: #Criticalthinking #honesty #transparency #Pwchat
— Jasminka Criley MD, FACP, FHM (@criley_md) May 12, 2021
Q4: How will #CME have to evolve in the post-pandemic period? #PWChat pic.twitter.com/kxaJhNEZV8
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
A4. Remote learning will be essential. #Pwchat
— Linda Girgis MD (@DrLindaMD) May 12, 2021
The pandemic has helped sharpen the focus on health disparities and inequities, as well as the importance of self-care for #HCPs at risk of burnout. It's our responsibility to listen to these needs and offer learning experiences that build insights and help us grow. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Q5: What skills will be necessary for #healthcare professionals to thrive in the post-pandemic world?#PWChat pic.twitter.com/SVYH6snoTX
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
#CME offers a range of learning activities designed to build or meet your competency expectations. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
#CME offers a range of learning activities designed to build or meet your competency expectations. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Self awareness is important.
Individual changes are not enough.
It is imperative to work on Institutional changes, as well. #pwchat #healthmd #indeliblemd— Jasminka Criley MD, FACP, FHM (@criley_md) May 12, 2021
Q6: How do you encourage physicians to obtain those skills?#PWChat pic.twitter.com/tSrHPawI4L
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
Currently, clinicians can leverage a search engine offered by the ACCME called https://t.co/1nDMejhwUJ to find activities to meet their needs. Our search engine will be undergoing improvements in the coming months so watch our channels and website for more info. #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Q7: What role does/can Twitter play in continuing medical education? Do you see a future in which #TweetChat transcripts could become accredited CME/CE courses? #PWChat pic.twitter.com/VIRjJRcwj8
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
Tweet chats and learning on social media are eligible for accreditation. https://t.co/VwAderBUDC #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
In a recent podcast episode, I explore the power of tweet chats in #CME with cardiologist Dr. Ritu Thamman @iamritu. Listen here: https://t.co/VwAderBUDC #PWChat
— ACCME (@AccreditedCME) May 12, 2021
Q8 (1/3): @AccreditedCME wants to know:
-How can #CME help you in the post-pandemic #healthcare environment?
-How can CME evolve to better meet your needs?
-How can CME help address #burnout & promote resilience in you & colleagues?#PWChat— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
Q8 (2/3): @AccreditedCME wants to know:
-How do you plan to participate in #CME as #COVID restrictions ease
–Do you anticipate returning to live events?
-Has COVID-19 changed your learning preferences?#PWChat— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
Q8 (3/3): @AccreditedCME wants to know:
-How can CME help you create & sustain high-functioning teams?
-If you could have CME be anything you envisioned, what would it look like?#PWChat— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
A8. CME should mirror what I see in clinical practice. There is knowledge that is not clinically relevant. I want knowledge I can easily incorporate in my practice. #PWchat https://t.co/VeHOHD9SWF
— Linda Girgis MD (@DrLindaMD) May 12, 2021
A8. CME should be easily attainable. Live events, virual or in real life, often clash with our practices. On demand CME is key. #PWchat. https://t.co/vzU2DvKHLv
— Linda Girgis MD (@DrLindaMD) May 12, 2021
We’re officially out of time, but PLEASE, let’s keep this very important discussion going!
In the meantime, we give special thanks to Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc (@AccreditedCME) for co-hosting and thank you all for joining and providing great insights and thoughts!#PWChat pic.twitter.com/MHMaPXQEHp
— Physician's Weekly (@physicianswkly) May 12, 2021
