Key points • The effectiveness of large-group sessions in continuing medical education can be enhanced by using rigorous needs assessments and increasing interactivity and engagement in the learning process. • Other interventions that show promise include small-group learning, communities of practice and distance-based education. • Self-directed learning may be enhanced by the addition of portfolio-based learning and self-assessment exercises. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2817343/pdf/1820e89.pdf

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