333 Blockley Hall
423 Guardian Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education provides training and education to practicing physicians, allowing them to increase their knowledge and improve their patient care. Through its continuing medical education (CME) initiatives, this office of the University of Pennsylvania's prestigious medical school is committed to providing life-long learning opportunities to doctors and other medical professionals across a wide range of medical specialties.

CME activities offered by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education cover a wide range of subject areas. Most activities concentrate on providing updated clinical information and giving an overview of the latest research in a variety of therapeutic areas. Content areas may also include alternative and complementary medicine, bioethics, development of business and leadership skills, and reviews of new diagnostic techniques or procedures.

Most activities developed by the University of Pennsylvania school of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education are intended for practicing physicians and the majority of participants come from Pa., N.J. and Del. (though the programs regularly attract participants from across the United States and around the world). In addition to physicians, research faculty, staff (such as residents, fellows and medical students) and other healthcare providers may take advantages of the CME program at the University of Pennsylvania.

The University of Pennsylvania school of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education is part of Penn's School of Medicine, which provides a unique resource for the office and strong foundation for all the CME activities it develops. The continuing medical education program draws its strength from the faculty leaders and experts at the School of Medicine, which has strong research and clinical programs. The school's various departments, centers and institutes help create CME activities that bring the latest in medical knowledge to a wide range of practicing medical professionals.

Quick Facts:

The University of Pennsylvania school of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education has been accredited and commended by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

The University of Pennsylvania is home to the first medical school in the United States.

The university teaching hospital at the University of Pennsylvania was established in 1874.

The University of Pennsylvania's 12 schools are all located within walking distance of each other on the university's campus in West Philadelphia.

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