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Continuing medical education and continuing medical education accreditation in Spain

Pardell, Helios MD, PhD^1,3; Sierra, Guillermo MD, PhD^2,4

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¹ Spanish Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (SACCME), Spanish Medical Association, Madrid, Spain

² SACCME

³ Director

⁴ President

Consejo Catalán de la Formatión Médica Continuado, Córcega, 257, 08036 Barcelona, Spain

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 23(4):p 244-246, Autumn 2003. | DOI: 10.1002/chp.1340230508

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Abstract

Nearly all Spanish physicians are employed by public or private institutions, and employers are enabling the continuing medical education (CME) of physicians. In view of coexisting CME accreditation systems in Spain, we conclude that a common approach is needed. We recommend establishing formal relationships with American and European systems to ensure consistent accreditation and mutual recognition of CME credits and improvement in accreditation.