MISSION STATEMENT
Preamble:
Indian Medical Association of Southern California is devoted
to the promotion of the science and art of medicine and the
care and well-being of patients, protecting and improving
the public health and the betterment of the medical profession.
The mission statement for continuing medical education is
reflective of the IMASC’s commitment to these goals
and it’s the CME Committee’s view that continuing
medical education is a vital element for improving the quality
of patient care.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the IMASC, as an accredited provider of CME,
is to improve the quality of healthcare and advance the practice
of medicine by providing scientifically accurate, up-to-date
and relevant CME.
Goals & Expected Results:
The goals of IMASC and the expected results of its CME program
are to:
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Provide Category 1 educational activities that: |
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Are consistent with the status of the State of California
and ACCME Essentials |
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Improve the quality of patient care delivered |
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Improve the knowledge and clinical skills of healthcare
providers |
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Promote skills in medical leadership and professional
ethics |
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Foster leadership to improve patient care in diverse
and rapidly changing healthcare settings |
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Demonstrate relevant, measurable outcomes based improvements |
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Provide a forum for its members to share and exchange
their knowledge in an informal setting on a regular basis
and to allow interaction with experts among the members
of the organization and from experts from the medical community
at large |
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Provide education to the membership in an effort to assist
them with meeting regulatory education requirements. |
Scope:
The scope of the CME effort is primarily targeted to physicians
residing in the State of California, but remain relevant
for all healthcare providers. The educational activities
provided are consistent with goals of the CME program of
the IMASC.
Target Audience:
The target audience is physicians representing the full range
of medical practice including primary care physicians, specialists,
medical staff leaders, chiefs of staff, managed care medical
directors and physicians with a need for information and
knowledge about medico-legal and public health topics. Other
potential participants include allied professional staff
who work collaboratively with physicians.
Types of Activities:
The general types of activities offered range from conferences
of one or two hours’ duration to longer symposia of
one or more days in length. Educational activities presentation
methodology uses a range of educational methods. These include
didactic, interactive demonstrations of techniques, panels,
and small group workshops.
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