THE VALUE OF CPD FOR PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS

For the individual Rwandan physician, there are a multitude of benefits stemming from participation in Continuing Professional Development.

These benefits include :

• broadening the base of medical knowledge,
• acquisition of new skills,
• ability to deliver new services,
• development of the habit of reflection on one’s own practice of medicine
• increased professional satisfaction.

Participation in the CPD is also a great personal professional experience

Regular updating of one’s knowledge and skills serves as a model for younger physicians and demonstrates the value of a habit of lifelong learning.

In addition to the benefits to the physician, there are a host of benefits which CPD offers for the Rwandan public and the nation as a whole. These include :

• the assurance of the most up-to-date application of scientific knowledge to the specific problems of each patient,
• provision of a broader range of medical services,
• improved levels of patient confidence and trust,
• increased competitiveness of Rwandan medical care on a regional and international level,
• improved health statistics at a national level due of progressive improvement in medical care.

In combination, these benefits provide a solid justification for a robust program of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and CPD for every registered health practitioner in Rwanda.

PROGRAM VISION

The CPD Program will ensure the highest quality of medical care to the population of Rwanda through a variety of structured educational opportunities that incorporate the most current medical knowledge, skills, and ethical attitudes in all disciplines of medicine and dentistry with the support of the Rwanda Medical Council and other stakeholders.

PROGRAM VALUES

The CPD Program is built upon long-accepted and honored values of the medical profession, including :

• Professionalism

• Integrity and trust

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Commitment to quality service