Wisconsin CME Ties to Pharma Makes the News
March 31, 2009
The Chronicle of Higher Education news blog on march 30th includes a story on CME practices at the University of Wisconsin. The headline, like many reporting on industry support for CME, is a bit sensational – “U. of Wisconsin’s Industry-Backed Courses Mislead Doctors and Could Hurt Patients”. A little disappointing for this publication. The article picked up by the Chronicle was published by a Wisconsin newspaper the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. That article contains several inaccuracies but it is worth the read.
Another pharma/CME bashing. If this doesn’t stop soon say bye bye to pharma funding for CME. Some may think that is a good idea. Soon pharma may agree. Your thoughts?
Entry Filed under: CME, CME Issues, Continuing Medical Education, Continung Professional Development, Pharma Funding, Physician Continuing Education, Physician Education. .
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