CME

The medical council realized that medical education was not a continued process for many medical practitioners, and made it compulsory. One now requires 6 credits per year, or 30 in 5 years. Suddenly there was a spurt in educational activity - both teaching and learning. I dislike speaking in conferences, because I cannot understand why one should spend a few thousand rupees to attend a conference, which is actually an academic activity. Probably it has to do with relaxation or 'sharpening the axe' as in management. I prefer to teach and learn for free. So we organized a continuing medical education program in our department, and kept it free for all. The stalwarts were skeptical that anyone other than our own residents and staff members would attend. We posted an electronic notice on our intranet, and sent two notices to two other colleges run by the civic corporation. We had 178 registrations, though only 154 could make it. The skeptics were stunned, and the all others were thrilled. We showed 8 videos of different operations, each followed by interactive discussion. It was appreciated by all. For those of you who want to attend the next one for free, block 31st of March 2011, 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. It is on 'labor - update'.