Lists by state and province the current continuing veterinary medical education (CVME) requirements in the United States and Canada and provides additional analysis and comment on CVME requirements. (EV)

Survey responses from 212 physicians were compared with previous research. Results were used to attempt to validate rules they used to identify educationally influential physicians with whom to consult. The important construct of informal influence appears to need further study. (Contains 27 references.) (SK)

In a survey of 165 physicians and 166 patients, the majority felt that manual medicine (musculoskeletal manipulation) was safe, beneficial, and appropriate in primary care. Only 40% of physicians had relevant training; 56% were willing to pay to acquire appropriate continuing education credits. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)

Senior medical students (n=23), family practitioners (n=16), general practitioners (n=41), and family practice educators (n=7) analyzed 12 sets of radiographs. Mean score across all groups was 73%, with no significant differences among groups. Experiential training did not appear to improve diagnostic skill. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)

A continuous improvement approach to upgrading nurses' administration of sedatives and analgesics included (1) data collection from charts, shift reports, rounds, and bedside examinations; (2) identification of clinical issues and needs; and (3) design of interventions using on teaching moments, competency-based modules, and instruction during…

Communities of practice (COPs) are effective environments for improving physicians' learning and practice. Continuing education providers can meet the learning needs of multidisciplinary COPs with the assistance of information/communications technologies that enhance physicians' information-seeking behavior. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

A survey of continuing educators (n=96) on the use of instructional development in continuing education for professionals is reported. Major factors associated with the use or lack of use of instructional development are discussed. Three models of the use of instructional development developed through selected cases are provided. (Author/DB)

Generic acquired immune deficiency syndrome programs for health professionals frequently lack specificity and sensitivity. This paper summarizes literature on knowledge and attitudes across and within professional groups and presents research designed to provide direction for considering the circumstances under which health professionals profit…

A study to determine if useful information about public health continuing education preferences could be obtained from a standard needs assessment survey instrument indicated a heterogeneous set of preferences. Factor analysis suggested consistent preferences on five factors; nonlinear relationships were found among preferences and size of service…

Considers the five parts in education for reference work: (1) the formal sequence of courses leading to a Master's degree in library science; (2) on-the-job training; (3) continuing education; (4) evaluation; and (5) the acquisition of substantive, multi-disciplinary knowledge. (three references) (MES)

A study that reviewed 43 Grand Rounds activities conducted by 12 departments in 5 affiliated hospitals suggested that Grand Rounds provides an important educational activity for medical students, graduate medical trainees, and practicing physicians. (JOW)

Provides a self-test designed to measure computer literacy of library personnel. Overall literacy levels are determined by assessing skills and knowledge in the areas of hardware, languages, operating systems, and applications. Suggestions for skill enhancement through private study and continuing education are offered and sources of further…

Discusses the evaluation of workshops conducted at the annual meetings of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training, factors affecting residency recruitment, and suggestions for enhancing workshop evaluations. (JOW)

A random sample of 661 U.S. and Canadian pharmacists (38 percent response) identified characteristics of pharmacy continuing education (CE) program clientele that might assist in marketing these programs. Attitude toward CE was related to sex, age, practice setting, and source of CE. Practice setting was of most value in targeting a potential…

The history of professional continuing education in pharmacy is chronicled since the establishment of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's Section of Teachers of Continuing Education in 1968. (MSE)