About Yale CME
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education as a provider of continuing medical education. The school offers a variety of continuing education programs directed both at practicing physicians and at physicians whose interest is in the basic sciences.
Mission
The Office of Continuing Medical Education at the Yale School of Medicine supports the mission statement of the school by educating and nurturing creative leaders in the health care professions while promoting curiosity and critical inquiry in an inclusive environment enriched by diversity. Our program delivers evidence-based content by renowned Yale and visiting faculty through innovative activities designed to enhance health professionals’ competence.
Target Audience
In the tradition of the Yale School of Medicine as a world-class institution, the target audience of Yale CME includes the broad range of the medical profession, from full-time practitioners to academic physicians with special interests in research and teaching, primary care providers, and other allied health care professionals locally, nationally and internationally.
Content Areas
The activities sponsored by Yale CME include primary care, specialty, and subspecialty topics in the field of medicine. The scope of these activities involves the body of knowledge and skills generally recognized and accepted by the profession as within the basic medical sciences, the discipline of clinical medicine, and the provision of health care to the public.
Types of Activities
Yale CME provides content and material tailored to complement the participant's needs and schedule through the following educational activities: conferences and workshops; remote courses; enduring materials; and online learning. Content is based on evidence and changes according to ongoing needs as determined by Yale faculty and national measurements.
Expected Results
As a CME program dedicated to the dissemination and discovery of new knowledge towards the betterment and health of society, Yale CME provides unbiased educational activities presented renowned Yale and visiting faculty, that are intended to enhance physician and other health professionals' performance. Outcomes measures assess how these programs influence behavior for the purpose of improving health outcomes and patient care.