December 1, 2008
Cover Story
Continuing Medical Education Profession Launches Certification Program
It took three years and more than 70 volunteers to create the first continuing medical education certification program....
Checkup with Editor Tamar Hosansky
CME and the Obama-Biden Healthcare Plan
With its focus on physician performance improvement, evidence-based medicine, and measurable outcomes, the priorities set forth in the Obama-Biden Plan for a Healthy America align with those of the CME community. ...
Second Opinion, Reader Reactions
Reactions to the updated PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals; and presidential election
Readers react to updated PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals; and the presidential election...
Vitals
Thumbs Down For Accreditation Council for CME’s Proposed New Model for Commercial Support
The Accreditation Council for CMEs proposed new model for commercial support receives widespread criticism...
Push for Performance Improvement Continuing Medical Education
CME must change focus from traditional formats to performance improvement to help solve the U.S. healthcare crisis ...
Institute of Medicine Tackles Conflict of Interest
Conflict of interest in medical research, education, and practice has been one of the most hotly debated topics that the Institute of medicine has ever tackled...
Global Pharma Crackdown
Guidelines and regulations regarding pharmaceutical industry marketing and continuing medical education are increasing worldwide...
Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum Addresses Industry Future
Find out how pharmaceutical companies need to position themselves for future success during a keynote address at the Fifth Annual Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum...
Consult
A flight attendant’s comment spurs me to examine the deeper meaning of continuing medical education
Sometimes it takes someone outside a particular environment to truly analyze it. This is what happened to me on a recent plane flight after I described...
CME’s Role in Addressing the Nation's Growing Healthcare Crises
It's time for continuing medical education professionals to stop arguing with each other and focus on addressing the nation's growing healthcare crises...
Continuing Medical Education Professionals Must Collaborate
Regarding the future of continuing medical education, two things are for sure: Its future is built on partnerships, and we are all under the same roof ...
Motivating Staff in Difficult Times
The more the economy sinks, the more important it is for you to raise your spirits and support your staff...
Features
Continuing Medical Education Professionals Find Happiness Together in Life and Work
Brandy and Stephen Lewis are partners in life and work. Here's how they keep a happy balance....
The economic downturn hits medical meetings
Rough economy and stricter regulations are forcing medical association meeting planners to revamp their annual meetings...
Getting Started With SMMP
A step-by-step action plan for starting a strategic meetings management program....
Sites
Back Bay Opening
Located on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay area, the The Mandarin Oriental, Boston opened its doors in October. The 14-story hotel features 136 guest...
The Midwest
Let's face it For groups planning a national meeting, airport hassle deters attendance. The convention centers know this and McCormick Place and the Donald...
Florida Meeting Planner's Guide
The word in Florida when it comes to meetings is luxury. Enhancing the line-up of plush properties are the massive, multimillion-dollar refurbishments...
Ethical Hypothetical
How to manage satellite symposia at medical meetings
Are medical societies violating the rules when they solicit satellite symposia funding from pharmaceutical companies?...
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