Definition and importance of continuous education(Russian version edited by Z.Z. Balkizov)

• 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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