The Almanac
A monthly newsletter containing news and
opinions about the CME arena, Alliance activities, activities of other CME
organizations, job opportunities and updates on changes in the CME field.
Continuing Medical Education: A Primer
An
Alliance-sponsored textbook on the elements of CME and how to be a successful
CME manager. The second edition was published in 1992.
The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
A quarterly, peer-reviewed scholarly journal on the scientific and policy
aspects of continuing education in the health field. The Journal
regularly includes articles by members of the Alliance.
Continuing Education in Health Care -- An Educational Video
Series
An educational series consisting of seven video modules and a
loose-leaf workbook. The modules are designed to help members understand or
educate others about the body of knowledge relevant to CME.
Professional Self-Assessment Program (PSAP)
Members
may participate in a Professional Self-Assessment exercise designed to assess
individual strengths and weaknesses and identify educational meeds in a wide
range of competencies grouped into six areas of responsibility, such as
management and strat egic leadership. The PSAP is updated regularly to reflect
changes in the environment.
The Research and
Development Resource Base (RDRB) in CME
A regularly updated
database of approximately 4,000 articles on CME, available to members at a
reduced charge. It is valuable for developing research proposals, evaluating
change, and planning new continuing education interventions and activities.
Family Medicine Review
Glaxo
Wellcome Inc., The Sattinger Group, Inc., and The University of Arizona Health
Sciences Center have strived to cover the majority of contemporary issues that
pertain to family practice. This book is provided for you to use as a personal
education tool to assist you in meeting your continuing education needs.
Discounts for Meetings and Products
Member prices for
meeting and conference registrations and Alliance products are substantially
lower than for nonmembers.
The
Association of American Medical Colleges
Information of broad
interest related to academic medicine in the areas of medical education,
biomedical research, health care for the nation, related policy issues , and
more.
The Medical
Journal of Australia
Online peer Review Trial: an experiment in electronic medical publishing ahead of print. This project will make key Australian medical research available faster than traditional publication and looks to improving the quality of the final published article.
A meeting place to promote understanding amongst various groups involved in healthcare delivery. It is also a learning resource on managed care, health care economics, and health care reform.
