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. 1984 Nov;30:2405-2406, 2408-2410.

Do Family Physicians Differ From Specialists? A Particular Care in Continuing Medical Education Patterns

Lynn Curry
PMCID: PMC2154107  PMID: 21279066

Abstract

This study contrasts specialists with family physicians in use, preference for and perceived effectiveness of different CME methods. Results indicate that FPs differ substantially from specialists in their CME choices. CME providers can utilize the patterns reported here in designing continuing education programs to match more specifically the learning habits of their clients. Individual physicians can also plan their CME choices in the light of these differences.

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