- Author:
Alvin B. MARCELO
1
;
Rowena Natividad F. GENUINO
2
;
Mary Rose PE-YAN
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
- Keywords: Webinar; Online; Professional
- MeSH: Education; Medicine
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2025;59(7):7-12
- CountryPhilippines
-
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.
METHODSThematic 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.
RESULTSThe 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.
CONCLUSIONThe 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.