Continuing Medical Education
Mission and purpose
HonorHealth is a leading provider of continuing medical education for physicians, committed to advancing healthcare delivery by providing exemplary educational opportunities for medical professionals. The mission of the HonorHealth CME Program is to inspire continuous learning, promote evidence-based practice and empower physicians and other healthcare professionals to lead innovation and change in healthcare.
Goal of the CME program
The HonorHealth CME Program aims to enhance patient care by providing advanced education for healthcare providers. The educational activities offered by HonorHealth CME help interprofessional learners acquire knowledge that drives change in practices and patient outcomes. To achieve this objective, the CME Program engages in collaborative efforts across the system’s hospitals, medical groups, the ACO and the Research Institute to provide activities that inform learners about the latest medical developments. Additionally, our interactive sessions engage learners, contributing to improved research and practice in the science, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease.
CME learning trends
Projection goals for 2024
In 2024, HonorHealth's CME program aims to expand its reach and impact by increasing joint providerships. This strategic approach seeks to elevate awareness of HonorHealth's CME initiatives and the diverse learning opportunities it offers. The projected expansion of HonorHealth's CME program from 38 to approximately 60 activities represents a substantial percentage increase of approximately 57.89%. The anticipated rise in participation rates, estimated at approximately 2,266 additional physician participants and 1,259 other learner participants, highlights the growing demand for high-quality CME opportunities.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Arizona Medical Association on behalf of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), our program ensures that certified CME activities meet the highest standards set by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the ACCME.
CME Program Planner
The HonorHealth CME office offers consultation for education planners interested in obtaining AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties, collaborations with the following boards have increased the number and type of CME activities that meet Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
- American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS)
- American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
- American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
- American Board of Surgery (ABS)
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
Joint providership
Joint providerships with the HonorHealth CME program offer numerous benefits to organizations seeking to expand their educational reach and impact. By collaborating with HonorHealth, organizations gain access to a broader audience of healthcare professionals, facilitating the dissemination of educational content and initiatives to a wider spectrum of learners. Moreover, partnering with an accredited CME program enhances the credibility of educational activities, ensuring that participants receive accredited continuing medical education credits. Organizations can also leverage HonorHealth's expertise, resources and infrastructure dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality CME activities. Joint providerships provide opportunities for networking and collaboration within the medical community, enabling organizations to establish valuable connections with healthcare professionals, experts and institutions. By aligning their educational objectives with HonorHealth's mission and vision, organizations can enhance the effectiveness and relevance of CME activities, contributing significantly to the professional development of healthcare practitioners.
HonorHealth may engage in joint providerships with non-accredited organizations subject to approval by CME Leadership. For more information, contact CME.
The HonorHealth CME Office
The CME Office offers guidance in developing education that qualifies for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Other services include tracking and generating reports of accrued credits and providing information for physicians seeking educational activities.
The CME team
Paramvir Sidhu, MD
CME chairman
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Catherine Wagner, Ed.D.
CME manager
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Jenna Brocchini
CME coordinator
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Asia Powell
CME coordinator
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Faculty development
Faculty development at HonorHealth is dedicated to empowering medical education faculty members in their vital role as educators. These faculty members play a pivotal role in teaching medical students, residents and fellows in the classroom and at the bedside. Our program aims to enrich the learning experiences of residents, fellows and medical students, enhancing patient care and patient outcomes.
The HonorHealth Faculty Development Program encompasses a spectrum of educational initiatives spanning undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. We employ adult learning methodologies, foster collaborative learning environments, integrate interactive learning modules and simulations and provide personalized consultation to facilitate the professional growth of our participants.
Faculty development resources are made accessible through various channels, including:
- Modules and short videos available through Bridge
- Comprehensive library services
- Faculty education modules tailored to address specific needs
- Engaging faculty development workshops focused on continuing medical education
- Residents as Teachers
- Participation opportunities in our Research, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (ResQIPS) program
Medical simulation training
The Office of Academic Affairs is committed to promoting simulation education and training for our residents, fellows and HonorHealth network, emphasizing patient safety and early acquisition of complex skills. Our comprehensive network-wide simulation program supports interdisciplinary, high-quality simulation-based training at or near the point of care.
Mission
We aim to optimize outcomes through simulation while fostering an educational framework that champions safe, interprofessional and team-based care for all learners.
Background
Simulation has emerged as a cornerstone of medical education, empowering our students, residents, fellows and practitioners to hone patient care's technical, cognitive and behavioral dimensions. Within our controlled environments mirroring clinical scenarios, learners engage in deliberate practice to refine routine and perishable skills. Leveraging task trainers, high-fidelity manikins and patient actors, our learners embrace hands-on experiences that complement didactic lessons, consistently striving to exceed expectations and uphold HonorHealth’s commitment to advancing the health and well-being of our community.
Goal
Our overarching goal is cultivating comprehensive, interdisciplinary simulation education programs that elevate patient experiences and outcomes. We are steadfastly dedicated to nurturing and retaining the finest physicians, interprofessionals and staff nationwide.
Simulation labs
Dedicated educational spaces are tailored to foster the technical proficiency of our clinical learners within simulated environments. Each program boasts dedicated faculty members who oversee specialized curricula tailored to the unique needs of respective specialties.
Locations
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center – Military Partnership Simulation Center
- Hi-fidelity simulations
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center – Learning Center and Simulation Lab
- Rapid response and code scenarios
- Standardized patient simulations
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center – Women’s Center
- Advanced obstetric patient simulations
- HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center – Cowden Center
- Surgical Skills Lab
- Nursing simulation center
Contact us
For more information, please email us.