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Richards, Robert K.; Cohen, Rita M. – Journal of Medical Education, 1980
Based on a literature review, reasons for physician participation in traditional continuing medical education programs are categorized as: professionalism, an interest in topics, a means of validating or modifying prior learning, a means to attain a learning objective, and a change of pace. Inner motivation is seen as a more important reason than…
Descriptors: Certification, Conventional Instruction, Credentials, Educational Objectives