Beyond Technical Updating: Why Civic Reasoning Matters in Continuing Medical Education.

Abstract

This letter responds to Erlande's framing of civic education as community capacity building for primary care by arguing that its relevance also extends to continuing medical education (CME). In post-infodemic practice, clinicians need not only updated technical knowledge but also the ability to address misinformation, communicate uncertainty, and engage communities marked by uneven trust in expertise. The letter suggests that CME should more explicitly incorporate locally grounded public problems, communication training for contested digital environments, and reflective attention to accountability to marginalised communities. Civic reasoning, in this view, is part of contemporary professional competence rather than an optional addition to CME.