“…Based on the literature, there are five broad categories of motivations as to why medical practitioners participate in CPD activities. 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 These include: (1) the expectation to be knowledgeable and up-to-date, (2) a topic of interest, (3) to improve behaviour or skills learned, (4) to learn more about a specific condition, and (5) the need for social contact with other practitioners and to escape from the daily work routines. 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 Irrespective of the motivating factor, for learning to be effective it must be based on sound educational principles.…”