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ABU DHABI / Emirates Business
High quality continuing medical education (CME) will help GCC physicians improve their care of patients in the UAE and across the region, US based healthcare experts said ahead of the upcoming Arab Health Exhibition and Congress.
And with the UAE’s vision to rank among the world’s top 20 healthcare markets in the next four years, there is a renewed focus on the quality of education offered to the country’s medical practitioners. “We are confident that the UAE can achieve this ambitious target, and giving healthcare professionals credible, evidence-based CME programs will support realizing that goal,†said Steven Kawczak, PhD, Director of Professional Development at US based Cleveland Clinic.
“The field of medicine is constantly evolving, including new research findings, emerging technology, and changing policies. This dynamic environment makes it crucial that healthcare practitioners stay up-to-date on the latest medical advancements and standards of quality care. CME serves as the catalyst to bridge that gap and improve patient care,†Dr. Kawczak added. The UAE healthcare landscape has witnessed significant improvement over recent years. According to the 2016 Legatum Prosperity Index, which is issued annually by the Legatum Institute, the UAE jumped from the 34th position in 2015, to the 28th position in 2016, in the report’s global healthcare rankings. The country remains committed to improving the level of care it offers residents, and aims to rise to the 20th position in the next four years, according to the Government’s Vision 2021 goals.
Following global best practices, CME is a requirement for most GCC healthcare professionals so that they may continue practicing in their fields.