How to remedy insufficient continuing education credits in medicine

Insufficient credits in medical continuing education can be remedied through five methods: remedial courses, attending academic conferences, online learning, publishing papers, and internal training within the institution.

1. Supplementary courses: When credits are insufficient, priority should be given to national or provincial continuing medical education programs, which usually award Class I credits and have high recognition. Attention should be paid to the course catalogs published on the official websites of the Continuing Medical Education Committees of various provinces, such as the annual "Clinical Skills Enhancement Training Course" held by West China Hospital, which can earn 5 points. Pay attention to the course validity period when registering, and some courses require completion of assessments within the year.

2. Academic conferences: Participating in academic conferences hosted by authoritative institutions such as the Chinese Medical Association can quickly accumulate credits. For example, full participation in the "Chinese Medical Association cardiovascular Annual Meeting" can earn 3 points, and online participation requires keeping a viewing record of no less than 6 hours. It is recommended to choose specialized conferences related to the scope of practice, which not only meet the credit requirements but also enhance professional abilities.

3. Online learning: The National Health Capacity Building Continuing Education Center and other official platforms provide certification courses, complete grass-roots diabetes prevention and treatment courses, and pass the exam to get 2 points per course. Pay attention to selecting courses with the "CME" logo to avoid studying on non certified platforms that may result in invalid credits. It is recommended to complete 1-2 courses per month to maintain continuous credit accumulation.

4. Publishing papers: Publishing papers in core journals can earn 6-10 points, while regular journals can earn 2-4 points. Clinical case reports, reviews, and other genres can also earn corresponding credits. It is necessary to confirm the journal grading standards with the science and education department of the unit in advance, and some units will provide additional credit rewards for SCI papers. Suggest collaborating with colleagues to improve publication efficiency.

5. Unit training: Case discussions, teaching rounds, and other activities organized within medical institutions can earn 0.5-1 points per session after being recorded. For example, in the monthly "Multidisciplinary Consultation for Difficult Cases" held by tertiary hospitals, participating 3 times can earn 1.5 points. It is necessary to keep attendance records and training materials, and apply for credit recognition at the end of the year.

Credit management files can be established in daily work, and the "Medical Education Management" APP can be used to track the progress of credit acquisition. Combining academic conferences, paper writing, and professional title evaluation requirements, selecting cardiologists can focus on participating in ESC guideline update and interpretation meetings, while accumulating credits and cutting-edge knowledge. Regularly communicate with the science and education department of the unit to understand the latest credit policy adjustments and avoid the impact of rule changes on re examination.