BCHS awarded full accreditation by
state medical society
Battle Creek Health System's Department of Continuing
Medical Education (CME) has been granted a full four-year
accreditation by the Michigan State Medical Society
(MSMS) Committee on CME.
The MSMS assures that quality continuing medical education
activities are available to Michigan physicians through
review, evaluation, and accreditation. There is general
agreement among physicians, educators, and CME administrators
that the most effective CME is that which is an integral
and regular part of the physician's practice.
"Educational activities at national meetings,
medical schools, and other remote sites generally provide
valuable updates to physicians," said Dr. Alfred
Hamady, local physician and a member of the state CME
accreditation committee. "But some of those educational
opportunities may not be as responsive to a specific
physician's practice needs or be able to use a physician's
actual practice as a basis for educational planning
as a locally based CME activity. At BCHS, we strive
to make certain that every physician here has the opportunity
to participate in CME programs. This accreditation
validates their long hours of training and hard work
our physicians perform in bringing high quality medical
care to our community."
The BCHS CME component offers 160 hours of accreditation.
Programs include grand rounds; tumor boards; medical,
surgical and thoracic case reviews; family practice;
OB/GYN; pulmonary care; and symposiums. The Michigan
Legislature requires that, as a condition of annual
renewal of licensure, a physician must complete over
a three-year period at least 150 hours of CME courses
or programs approved by the Michigan Board of Medicine.
Dr. Stephen Smiley served as chair for the CME Committee
at BCHS.
Battle Creek Health System is accredited by the Joint
Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
and has earned the Joint Commission's 'Gold Seal of
Approval.' BCHS provides excellent health care for
the community and promotes wellness for the whole person
with access and compassion for all. For the latest
medical information, visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132.
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