Development of the UP Med webinars for continuing medical education in the Philippines
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.8671
- Author:
Alvin B. Marcelo
1
;
Rowena Natividad F. Genuino
2
;
Mary Rose Pe-Yan
1
Author Information
1. University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
webinar;
online;
professional
- MeSH:
education;
medicine
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2024;58(Early Access 2024):1-6
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:This study aims to describe the design, development, and implementation of the UP Med Webinars as a method for delivering continuing medical education online.
Methods:Thematic analysis was done to organize information to describe the three phases of development: design, planning, and implementation of the UP Med Webinars for the period of 2015-2021.
Results:The University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society, in collaboration with seven units from the University of the Philippines Manila, contributed resources to the design of the UP Med Webinars. A committee on continuing medical education composed of alumni celebrating their silver jubilee led the planning each year. A total of 435 webinars were conducted from 2015 to 2021. Attendance steadily grew from less than 50 to more than 600 participants per session. These webinars covered a wide range of topics and were attended by medical professionals from different disciplines. Continuing professional development units were provided for free.
Conclusion:The UP Med Webinars was able to deliver post-graduate content online to healthcare professionals in the Philippine medical community. A well-organized set of partners collaborating to design and develop continuing medical education online was key to its continuous implementation and expansion.
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