CME preferences and perspectives among practicing radiologists.

Abstract

Rationale and objectives: To evaluate radiologists' perspectives regarding American Medical Association Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (Cat-1 CME) activities in private practice (PP) and teleradiology (TR), as well as American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Certification (ABR MOC) program participation status.

Materials and methods: An electronic survey informed by existing literature regarding physician Cat-1 CME use and opinions was distributed via email to a national radiology practice. The survey was open for seventeen days in 2023, with a single reminder. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson Chi square hypothesis testing and logistic regression modeling.

Results: Response rate was 19.2 % (599/3112). Of the 588 ABR certified, 65.6 % (n = 386) of respondents participated in ABR MOC, 50.9 % (n = 299) were in TR and 43.4 % (n = 255) were in PP. PP was associated with a greater participation in the ABR MOC program than TR (p0.05). Format (42 %) and content/topic (35 %) were the most important reasons for CME selection. PP radiologists preferred live in person lectures 1.94 times over TR. ABR MOC participants were 1.82 times more likely to select "cost" as the most important reason for choosing a Cat-1 CME activity, had lower odds of agreeing that Cat-1 CME helped maintain and improve skills, and had lower odds of being satisfied with Cat-1 CME activities available.

Conclusion: TR and PP settings in addition to ABR MOC participation status are associated with differences in Cat-1 CME-related preferences and perspectives.