About Us
Mission statement
Continuing Medical Education (CME) offers educational opportunities that foster excellence in patient care. In concert with the overall mission of the UC Davis Health System, our endeavor is supported by the Continuing Medical Education Advisory Committee to ensure that activities comply with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. We support the concept of continuous education of the healthcare professional through research and demonstration of effective life-long learning.
Content areas
Educational needs of the physician are addressed by offering training in every specialty and sub-specialty, with emphasis on multidisciplinary programs. Using data from annual needs assessments and program evaluations, presentations are designed to reinforce medical knowledge and impart updated information about health care delivery. New skills and technology are introduced to improve the quality and safety of care delivered by the physician and other health care professionals.
Target audience
The target audience consists of university faculty, Northern California physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and state, national, and international medical communities. As the leading academic healthcare provider in our area, special emphasis is also directed toward the rural areas with special health care needs. Medical students and residents are invited to attend CME educational events at no charge.
Types of activites provided
Educational activities include single- and multiple-day conferences, grand rounds, presentations at rural sites, individualized tutorials, clinical traineeships, live teleconferences and web-based internet activities. Presenter and participant interactions are encouraged by utilizing computerized audience response systems, panel discussions, break out sessions related to specialty tracks, hands-on laboratories and case presentations. Live teleconferences are transmitted to multiple sites, allowing for interaction with participants from rural areas. Events are archived on the UC Davis web site to provide learning opportunities that can be accessed at the physician’s convenience. Expert faculty are drawn from the university and from the community at large to maximize program effectiveness in their specialities. Program planning, needs assessment, evaluation, and a full range of marketing and meeting management services are provided, including accreditation management and oversight, as well as leadership to create innovative opportunities for CME.
Expected results of the program
The program strengthens the reputation of the UC Davis Health System through the scope and diversity of its educational activities. Detailed program evaluations, participant surveys and CQI results extract outcome measurements enabling us to achieve excellence in teaching, research and patient care.
