The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education provides professional development opportunities that enhance physicians' ability to care for their patients. We recognize the critical role that continuing medical education plays in preserving excellence in patient care and improving the well-being of patients and the community. We are committed to providing educational opportunities that strengthen participant competence, performance, and patient outcomes.
Our Purpose
- To provide quality education to health care professionals throughout Michigan, the nation, and worldwide.
- To recognize the critical role that CME plays in the preservation of excellence in patient care and the enhancement of the well-being of patients.
- To evaluate and modify our programs continuously to ensure quality.
- To organize and direct in accordance with the current AOA and ACCME continuing medical education guidelines.
- To assist physicians in meeting their CME licensure requirements.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, dentists, and other allied health professionals worldwide.
Content Areas
CME content and activities are based on the needs of our audience and built upon the core competencies of:
- Patient care
- Medical knowledge
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Professionalism
- Systems-based practice
Accreditation
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Types of Activities
The college provides a wide array of educational activities, including live conferences and seminars, multi-day manual medicine courses, faculty development programs, web-based CME, and enduring materials. We also work with area hospitals to provide CME credit for medical grand rounds and case based-programs.
Results
Our CME programs fulfill our mission of advancing physician competence and clinical performance by providing high-quality activities. MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to a CME program with the expected result of a change in a physicians’:
All CME programs are evaluated to ensure that these results are met.
- Strategies, skills, and abilities to perform a task
- Perceived self-efficacy in clinical practice
- Patient health outcomes
All CME programs are evaluated to ensure that these results are met.