Healthy Skepticism Library item: 11795

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Publication type: Journal Article

Marlow B.
Is continuing medical education a drug-promotion tool?: NO.
Can Fam Physician 2007 Oct; 53:(10):1650-2,
http://www.cfp.ca/cgi/content/full/53/10/1650-a

Abstract:

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has been accrediting continuing medical education (CME) programs for several decades. Since the inception of our Maintenance of Proficiency (Mainpro®) accreditation system in 1998, our CME and continuing professional development (CPD) standards have undergone a steady and continuous process of rigorous upgrading, revision, and improvement.

For family physicians to obtain and maintain their designations with the College, they must comply with the very detailed and strict regulations governing the many components of Mainpro. Similarly, CME and CPD organizations, including pharmaceutical companies, must adhere to fastidious criteria in order to have their programs recognized and accredited by the College…

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