Integration and innovation

Medical and health consortia improving continuing medical education in China

Dados Bibliográficos

ID22073113
AutoresKang An (0009-0004-4437-225X, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Jinyi Zhang (0000-0003-1577-2882, University of Ulster), Xingyou Wang (0000-0003-3239-6487, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College), Yi She (0000-0002-6206-8540, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Shuangqing Li (0000-0001-7208-2015, Sichuan University, autor correspondente), Sheyu Li (0000-0003-0060-0287, Sichuan University, autor correspondente)
Ano2025
Volume13
Páginas1633363-1633363
Data de publicação2025-10-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditoraFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1633363
PMID41112659
OpenAlexW4414742811
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas4
Referências citadas70

Background: Primary health care (PHC) is the cornerstone of the healthcare system in China. The medical and health consortia (medical consortia) integrate resources of continuing medical education (CME) to bridge competency gaps among healthcare providers. This narrative review aims to explore the innovative models of CME within the framework of medical consortia. Methods: Searches were conducted in both Chinese and English databases to broaden the scope of the review, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and PubMed. Chinese policy documents were retrieved from official websites of China's National Health Commission. The review analyzed existing policy documents (2010-2025) and relevant literature, supplemented by an institutional application example of the West China Hospital-Fangcao Community Health Service Center Medical Consortium to explore challenges and recommendations. Results: China developed a series of policies to promote the construction of medical consortia, with a focus on resource-sharing between tertiary and PHC institutions. A literature search yielded 196 articles, including qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and reviews, of which 48 met inclusion criteria in the review. Seven policy documents were included in the analysis. The synergy between medical consortia and CME brought benefits to both healthcare providers and the health system. Key innovations included clinical scenario-oriented training, remote consultation, and flexible training modalities. However, the reviewed literature highlighted persistent challenges, including regional disparities in resources, limited financial incentives for general practitioners (GPs), and a shortage of qualified trainers. Overcoming barriers such as regional resource disparities and improving the intrinsic motivation of GPs remained critical to the implementation of CME. Conclusion: Medical consortia offer platforms for the delivery of CME, while CME supports the development of medical consortia. These innovations enhance collaboration between specialists and GPs, thereby optimizing patient referrals and follow-up care

China · Continuing education · Continuing medical education · Health care · Medical services · MEDLINE · Global Health and Surgery · Healthcare Systems and Reforms · Innovations in Medical Education