AMEE is thrilled to announce a dedicated track on Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) at our upcoming conference in Basel, Switzerland
from 24-28 August 2024. This initiative aims to deepen the understanding and
enhance the practice of CPD across diverse health profession environments.
The CPD track at AMEE 2024 will feature an array of sessions designed to cater to educators, administrators and health professionals invested in lifelong learning and professional growth.
Highlights include:
- The
Future of CPD: Integrating Generative AI: Explore the cutting-edge
intersection of CPD and AI technology, where ethical considerations meet
innovative potential. Learn how AI can revolutionise CPD content delivery,
assessment and personalisation.
- Accreditation
in CPD: The How and Why: Led by Reinhard Gribenow this workshop will
navigate the varying accreditation landscapes across regions, offering
insights into achieving accreditation for both CPD activities and provider
organisations. Participants will learn to craft CPD activities that meet
stringent accreditation standards.
- Are
We Doing Enough to Prepare Lifelong Learners?: This reflective
session, guided by Dujeepa Samarasekera and Ricardo Leon-Borquez, will
challenge current educational models and explore innovative strategies to
better prepare health professionals for continuous learning throughout
their careers.
- Reports
from the AMEE CPD Systems Assessment Project: Discover insights from
AMEE’s comprehensive review of CPD systems in over 40 countries. This
session will reveal global trends, regional differences and the common
barriers faced by health professionals in accessing quality CPD.
- Opportunities
for Commercial Support of Independent CPD: Engage with industry
leaders like Pam Beaton, Boehringer Ingelheim and Angelo Carter, Pfizer to
explore funding avenues for CPD activities. This session will dissect the
processes and best practices necessary to secure independent, unbiased
financial support for educational initiatives.
- Strategies
for Developing and Providing CPD in LMICs: With Vaibhav Srivatava from
Insignia Learning and Craig Fitzpatrick from the World Continuing
Education Alliance, this session will address unique challenges in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs). The focus will be on creating
accessible CPD solutions that are both impactful and sustainable.
- Patient’s
Voice in the Development of Healthcare Professionals and Teams: This
transformative workshop will delve into integrating patient perspectives
into CPD programs, enhancing the relevance and impact of health professions
education.
AMEE 2024’s CPD track not only promises to broaden the scope
of continuing professional development but also aims to foster an environment
where innovative ideas and evidence-based practices lead the way in advancing
health professions education globally. Join us to connect, grow, inspire in the
dynamic field of CPD.
We look forward to welcoming you to Basel for a stimulating
exploration of the future of continuing professional development.