Factors That Motivate Physician Faculty Members in a Medical School to Teach CME Courses.

Younghouse, Robert H., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ347520

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Publication Date: 1987

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Factors That Motivate Physician Faculty Members in a Medical School to Teach CME Courses.

Younghouse, Robert H., Jr.

Journal of Medical Education, v62 n1 p63-65 Jan 1987

A study found that physician faculty teach continuing medical education (CME) courses because of their enjoyment of teaching and the opportunities for keeping current in the field of expertise, interaction with professional colleagues, keeping current on matters of patient care, and gaining recognition among peers and colleagues. (MSE)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical School Faculty, Physicians, Professional Continuing Education, Professional Education, Rewards, Teacher Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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