How to remedy insufficient medical credits

insufficient medical credits can be supplemented through continuing education courses, academic conferences, online learning platforms, internal hospital training, and publishing academic papers.

1. Continuing education: Participating in national or provincial continuing medical education programs, completing the prescribed class hours and passing the assessment can earn corresponding credits. It is recommended to choose courses related to one's own major. For example, clinical physicians can follow the annual continuing education plan released by the Chinese Medical Association and earn at least 25 Class I credits per year.

2. Academic conferences: Participating in medical professional academic conferences is an efficient way to earn credits. The annual meetings held by the specialized branches of the Chinese Medical Association usually offer 3-6 Class II credits, and meeting notices, attendance records, and credit certificates need to be kept. It is recommended to prioritize offline meetings, with some meetings offering online live credits.

3. Online learning: Official platforms such as the National Health Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center provide online courses, and students can directly apply for electronic credits after completing their studies. More than 3000 courses are updated annually on platforms such as Huayi.com, which support mobile learning and are suitable for medical staff with tight schedules.

4. In hospital training: Make full use of the hospital's internal training resources. Most tertiary hospitals organize monthly business learning and award 0.5-1 Class II credits each time. Focus on participating in practical activities such as case discussions and multidisciplinary consultations, and some hospitals link credit acquisition with professional title promotion.

5. Academic output: Published papers can be converted into credits, with 10 Class I credits for the first author of Chinese series journals and 6 credits for core journals. Academic achievements such as participating in textbook writing and obtaining patents can also be converted into credits, and original proof materials need to be provided to apply for recognition from the Continuing Medical Education Committee of the province where they are located.

Medical personnel should establish credit management files and use the Continuing Medical Education Credit Management System to regularly check credit acquisition status. It is recommended to break down the annual credit target into quarters and select learning content based on professional development needs to avoid concentrated credit supplementation at the end of the year. Some provinces allow make-up credits from previous years, but late fees must be paid and a statement of the situation must be submitted.