CME Interactivity over the years

CME providers should acquire skills in improving interactivity (Parboosingh, 2011).

Interactivity over the years...

1980:

• Panel discussions and Q&A Sessions at the end of lecture 
• Great if you are asking the question

1990:

• ARS, polls, and simple feedback 

2000:

• Case-based or "Hey this talk actually relates to patient care!"
• Internet-based CME

2010:

• Cognitive clinical simulations 
• Hands on clinical simulations and skill sessions
• Role playing and live acting
• Standardized patients
• Game shows
• Reflective learning
• Mobile technology (including smart phones, and tablet computers): A convenient and novel training tool based on touch-based experience that is potentially more interactive.

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Reference

1. Enhancing practice improvement by facilitating practitioner interactivity: new roles for providers of continuing medical education. Parboosingh IJ, Reed VA, Caldwell Palmer J, Bernstein HH. J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2011 Mar;31(2):122-7. PMID: 21671279