With medical knowledge growing at an increasing rate, the need for continuing medical education (CME) has never been greater
The widespread availability of microcomputers now makes the advantages of computer-assisted education feasible,
Computer software can sometimes be written to transmit information in different ways.
For example, a relationship between two variables may be presented in one or more of the following ways: written text, table, graph, static image, an animated series of images, an interactive object or a 3D re-creation of the physical model.
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education: knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
 Traditional modes of instruction continue to provide the bulk of medical education.Attending lectures and conferences, consulting with colleagues, and reading books or journals are the predominant learning modalities.
The business of providing instruction that meets prescribed guidelines for receiving credit is now a multimillion dollar activity. Computers can provide education locally at less cost per hour than traditional lecture courses, especially if the traditional courses involve travel.
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Keeping up with current information is vital to maintaining competency as a physician |
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