In conversation with Ronald Cervero

In the second of a series of conversations with the JCME 2025 Special Collection Editorial Board members, Guest Editor Steven Kawczak (Co-Medical Director, Center for Continuing Education, Cleveland Clinic) is in conversation with Ronald Cervero (Professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Health Professions Education F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, "America's Medical School” Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences).

It is now 10 years since the publication of the seminal paper that he coauthored with Julie Gaines in the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions. “The impact of CME on physician performance and patient health outcomes: an updated synthesis of systematic reviews”https://doi.org/10.1002/chp.21290

In this episode you will hear about:

The origin and background to the influential 2015 paper on the effectiveness of CME

Leveraging and improving interprofessional teamwork

CME/CPD that improves performance of healthcare professionals, teams and caregiving organisations.

Enhancing efficiency and cost effectiveness

Improving engagement, organisational improvement and decreasing burnout of health professionals.

CME/CPD as a trusted resource and a mechanism to ensure content integrity and independence from commercial influence.

More information about the 2025 Special Collection, including the types of articles accepted, Article Publishing Charges, and the waivers and discounts available, can be found on the journal website: jcme.org