Doctors: Specialties and Training (cont.)
Medical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Joseph A Salomone III, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James S Cohen, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEContinuing Medical EducationMost states require a minimum of 25-50 hours of continuing medical education credits each year. In addition, most physicians regularly read 2-3 medical journals each month and attend hospital Grand Rounds lectures and other training and certification courses for new procedures, therapies, and regulations. |
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