Attitudes and Experiences of Early and Midcareer Pediatricians With the Maintenance of Certification Process

Doctors’ engagement with a formal system of continuing professional development in Ireland: a qualitative study in perceived benefits, barriers and potential improvements

“…13 This perception that CPD is more 'for show' than of any real value for patient outcomes has been found more explicitly in a study of paediatricians in the USA, which found that under half of participants agreed that participating in mandatory CPD activities helped them to meet their lifelong learning goals, while only 1 in 10 agreed that participation helped their patient care. 11 These negative perceptions toward CPD are notable, as negative attitudes have been found to impact motivation and engagement with activities, especially when the activity is seen as burdensome. For example, Deitrich et al 14 found that tasks with a low perceived value and a high perceived cost are associated with less motivation and effort.…”

What we measure … and what we should measure in medical education

“…mortality) to specific providers. Nevertheless, the stakeholders are demanding, and have a right to, information that supports, or refutes, the use of specific assessments …”

“…Nevertheless, the stakeholders are demanding, and have a right to, information that supports, or refutes, the use of specific assessments. 48 The introduction of new assessment modalities and new measured constructs magnifies validity concerns. Often, it is very difficult to define the construct of interest, let alone measure it.…”

Identification of Alternative Physician Assistant Recertification Models: An Analysis of the Landscape and Evidence Surrounding Approaches to Recertification in the Health Professions

“…88 Surveys of pediatricians and neuroradiologists revealed greater confusion about requirements, greater burden related to activities, and lower impact ratings for practice improvement (Part IV) requirements compared to self-assessment (Part II) MOC requirements. 58,89 Most family physicians, internists, and dermatologists participating in web-based practice improvement (Part IV) modules rated them as relevant to their clinical practice and likely to either change or reaffirm their clinical practice. [90][91][92] Findings with regard to specific activities for practice improvement (Part IV) MOC credit were mixed: family physicians participating in modules collaboratively with facilitation via coaches valued this support and reported increased self-rated competence in QI and confidence to undertake another QI project; 93 radiation oncologists participating in an online safety module rated it easy to use but not likely to enhance practice; 94 and anesthesiologists participating in simulation activities for credit found them relevant and likely to change practice; [95][96][97] but, anesthesiologists participating in a pilot or patient and peer review activities found them burdensome and providing limited actionable information.…”