Continuing professional development for rural physicians: an oxymoron or just non‐existent?

McLean, Rick

doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01173.x

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“…In 2000, ACRRM also developed a national radiology quality assurance (QA) and CME/CPD program for rural and remote non-specialist Australian doctors (Glazebrook et al 2005a). The Support Scheme for Rural Specialists has also been introduced in Australia to reduce professional isolation among rural medical specialists and has supported new formats for CME/CPD (Kurzydlo et al 2005;McLean 2006).…”

Section: Strategies To Enhance Cme/cpd Access For Rural Physiciansmentioning

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A framework for enhancing continuing medical education for rural physicians: A summary of the literature

2010

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Background: Recruitment and retention of rural physicians is vital for rural health care. A key deterrent to rural practice has been identified as professional isolation and access to continuing medical education/continuing professional development (CME/CPD). Aims: The purpose of this article is to review and synthesize key themes from the literature related to CME/CPD and rural physicians to facilitate CME/CPD planning. Methods: A search of the peer-reviewed English language literature and a review of relevant grey literature (e.g., reports, conference proceedings) was conducted. Results: There is robust evidence demonstrating that the CME/CPD needs of rural physicians are unique. Promising practices in regional CME/CPD outreach and advanced procedural skills training and other up-skilling areas have been reported. Distance learning initiatives have been particularly helpful in increasing access to CME/CPD. The quality of evidence supporting the overall effect of these different strategies on recruitment and retention is variable. Conclusion: Supporting the professional careers of rural physicians requires the provision of integrated educational programs that focus on specific information and skills. Future research should examine the linkage between enhanced CME/CPD access and its effect on factors related to retention of physicians in rural communities. A proposed framework is described to aid in developing CME/CPD for rural practitioners.

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A framework for enhancing continuing medical education for rural physicians: A summary of the literature

2010

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“…The lack of time for CPD is a commonly cited challenge for health professionals (McLean, 2006;Hegney et al, 2010). CPD is frequently completed outside of the workplace because of the lack of protected time for dedicated study during work hours.…”

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E-learning portal for professional development in cancer care

Shaw

McGregor

Sinclair

et al. 2014

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Purpose -Cancer care is complex and an integrated cancer pathway involves many health professionals in a variety of care settings using many skills. The widely distributed and heterogeneous nature of the cancer workforce raises significant challenges with respect to professional development. Cancer Learning is a government-funded initiative designed to provide access to a wide range of quality online learning resources for all health care professionals involved in the care of cancer patients and their families. The purpose of this paper is to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach -A multi-phase project, led by a consortium of national stakeholders in cancer care, informed the design, build, and deployment of Cancer Learning; an online, evidence based, information and learning portal to support professional development of health professionals across the continuum of cancer care in Australia. An action research approach allowed for an iterative process of ongoing dynamic evaluation and improvement of this workforce improvement resource. Findings -The National Government Agency, Cancer Australia's Cancer Learning online hub has been supporting the professional development requirements of cancer care professionals since the site deployment in 2007. Since launch, site usage continues to grow and evaluations have been positive. Time constraints of health professionals continue to be a major barrier to sustained online learning participation. Originality/value -This research recount of the development and implementation of an Australia first national online learning initiative highlights the rigorous approach undertaken for the delivery of a quality evidence-based resource for the professional development of all health professionals involved in the delivery of cancer care.

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“…In particular, a number of projects have highlighted how the use of technologies such as videoconferencing and web‐based modules have provided specialists with easy access to educational events that they may not have otherwise been able to attend. This has had a particularly positive effect within radiology and dermatology specialties, and colleges continue to sponsor educational activities for rural Fellows through videoconferencing technology 2 …”

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Helping medical specialists working in rural and remote Australia deal with professional isolation: the Support Scheme for Rural Specialists

Pond

Dalton

Disher

et al. 2009

Medical Journal of Australia

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There are well documented geographical, financial, social and professional barriers to continuing professional development (CPD) and peer support for rural medical practitioners, which significantly influence the recruitment and retention of health care professionals in rural areas. The Support Scheme for Rural Specialists (SSRS) provides a coordinated and collaborative framework to support the CPD and peer‐support needs of medical specialists practising in rural and remote Australia. Since 2002, more than 80 CPD projects have been implemented by specialist medical colleges under the auspices of the SSRS. Projects have provided educational up‐skilling or support for rural‐specific clinical practice improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening clinician competence and capability, and workforce retention.

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Continuing professional development for rural physicians: an oxymoron or just non‐existent?

Cited by 19 publications

References 2 publications

A framework for enhancing continuing medical education for rural physicians: A summary of the literature

A framework for enhancing continuing medical education for rural physicians: A summary of the literature

E-learning portal for professional development in cancer care

Helping medical specialists working in rural and remote Australia deal with professional isolation: the Support Scheme for Rural Specialists

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