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OPINIONS AND APPROACHES TO CONTINUING EDUCATION AMONG OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGISTS

From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Office of Educational Development, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC.

This national survey of Fellows of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists found that obstetrician/gynecologists are actively involved in continuing medical education activities and appear satisfied with the resources available, yet desire additional opportunities for lifelong learning. Traditional resources (eg, journals, seminars) are used much more extensively than newer, electronic resources (eg, video cassettes, cable television), probably as a result of unfamiliarity with these latter methods and limited access to them. However, the majority of Fellows want increased exposure to these newer educational programs. Relevance of content, caliber of faculty, and potential for professional growth were important factors in choosing continuing medical education programs. Strong interest was expressed in individualized learning programs designed in collaboration with university faculty. These findings are of value in producing future educational programs for practitioners in obstetrics and gynecology.