Distance learning technologies in continuing medical education: advantages and disadvantages

Abstract

In the context of the application of distance learning in the framework of continuing medical education, the author identifies the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. The study revealed that one of the significant drawbacks is the quality of the material offered to listeners. As ways to improve the quality of content, the author proposed to develop and implement content requirements for DPO programs implemented within the framework of continuing medical education; to develop a list of topics for which training in the DPO format is unacceptable.