In education, college or university-sponsored programs that range from skills building seminars to a degree program.
Formal education obtained by a health professional after completing his degree and post-graduate training. Such education is usually intended to improve or maintain the professional’s competence. For physicians, some, but not all. States require a specified number of hours of recognized continuing education per year as a condition of continued licensure. The AMA conducts a voluntary program of recognition for physicians completing required amounts of recognized continuing education.
Regular courses or training designed to bring professional people up to date with the latest developments in their particular field.