Fall 2026

CE News Editor, Ginny Jacobs, reflects on her recent participation at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES). CES has a history of launching innovative products from VCRs to electric cars. This year’s meeting featured how technology like wearable devices has allowed patients to improve their healthcare experience at home. The innovative mindset fostered in CES should be embraced by CPD professionals.

The article by Natalie Sanfratello emphasizes the importance of integrating educational opportunities into Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives from the onset. It details a program designed to enhance cognitive screening for older adults in a family medicine clinic through three accredited educational sessions that engaged frontline clinicians. By actively involving clinicians and responding to their feedback, the program transformed them into active partners rather than passive observers, ultimately enhancing the success of the QI efforts.

The SACME listserv, active since 2004, serves as a platform for problem-solving and resource exchange among CME/CPD members. A qualitative study will analyze 22 years of thematic changes in dialogues, transitioning from compliance to scholarship and intelligence eras. With AI tools aiding analysis, SACME invites all members, especially early-career researchers, to participate and contribute to the project, enhancing understanding of evolving CME/CPD issues and methodologies.

SACME’s mission is “To create and sustain a community of professionals that shapes the future of CPD/CE through leadership, collaboration, and scholarship”. In accordance, SACME offers a variety of educational opportunities. Virtual Research Roundtables (VRRs) explore methods for conducting scholarship in CPD/CE. Whether an overview of qualitative research, a deep dive into Delphi studies, or tips for conducting focus groups, VRRs seek to enhance and expand our skills and capacity to answer interesting questions in our field. For example, recently, Giuseppe Aleo, Ph.D. presented a session on “How to Conduct a Delphi Study”. Here Jessica Walter, Ed.D., MA, Chair of SACME’s Scholarship Committee, provides a brief summary of that session.

Vjeko Hlede’s observation of minimal note-taking during AMEE sessions suggests a shift in learning dynamics, potentially signaling a post-knowledge era. Participants engaged through a conference app, echoing a hyflex format blending in-person and online interactions. This evolution prompts questions about competence definitions in contexts rich with technology, and how performance data can inform continuing professional development while addressing privacy and governance issues.

Mark your calendar for May 2-5, 2027 to join colleagues, innovators, and leaders in academic continuing medical education for the SACME 2027 Annual Meeting, set against the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of Montréal. Known for its dynamic blend of European charm and North American energy, Montréal offers the perfect setting for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and lasting connections.