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In education, college or university-sponsored programs that range from skills building seminars to a degree program.<\/p>\n

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Formal education obtained by a health professional after completing his degree and post-graduate training. Such education is usually intended to improve or maintain the professional’s competence. For physicians, some, but not all. States require a specified number of hours of recognized continuing education per year as a condition of continued licensure. The AMA conducts a voluntary program of recognition for physicians completing required amounts of recognized continuing education.<\/p>\n

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Regular courses or training designed to bring professional people up to date with the latest developments in their particular field.<\/p>\n

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