Definition and importance of continuous education

• Trevor Gibbs
• L.V. Khimion

Abstract

Such concepts as evidence based practice and system ensuring clinical practice standards are becoming part of a practicing physician’s life. There emerged (and in many countries they are coming to the forefront in medical education) such concepts as certifica­tion, recertification, independent evalu­ation and qualification confirmation. Are these concepts alien to standard practice reality? Must a clinician study all his life to be able to work as a general practitioner? Does continu­ous education start after graduation from a university? In order to answer all these questions in the paper we will follow the history of continuous educa­tion development and issues pertaining to its use in every day practice.

Keywords:• Continuous medical education • Clinical practice • Advanced studies

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