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Obstacles to Continuing Education Randy Jones, DMD, <strong>LVI</strong>M
An obstacle is defined as one that opposes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress. Primary incentives to pursue continuing education: • Personal gratification • Financial gain • Peer recognition • Patient recognition Primary obstacles in attending continuing education: Distance Some places are just too far away or too hard to get to. Some people just cannot fly every time - especially not from coast to coast. Often times, traveling adds an extra day away. It would be so much easier if it were a short drive away. Time Requirements You do not have the time. If you were to take a week out of your practice you would think it was not cost effective. It does not seem to make sense to close the office and pay the team while you are gone. That is just too much time away. Cost In addition to lost production time while away from the office, there are fees associated with the course as well as travel expenses. You have to consider the cost of airfare, hotel, meals, and of course entertainment. You can not afford that - especially not for a continuum of courses. Is there a perception that there is no more to learn – at least not enough to value the expense? Do you feel like you know it all without even seeing what the course really has to offer? Convenience You can not inconvenience your patients, let alone your family. Your patients have been scheduled for six months to see you at their hygiene visit. Time away would not be fair. Who will take the kids to soccer while you are gone? What will your spouse think - left there all alone while you are away whooping it up? No, you can not do that to your patients and family. Or can you? Overcoming obstacles to continue education: Distance The obstacle of distance is easily overcome. You need to get out of the office, and out of your normal environment to concentrate effectively and get the most out of what is being offered. You can not do it at home with all the distractions. A new environment renews the mind. Where else can you go and talk to others in a situation similar to yours? Where else can you get your questions answered immediately? Not only is support offered while you are there, but oftentimes it is available later through personal contact or electronic forum discussion. Time Requirements How can you take almost a week off to go to a course? You can if it is to attend the most advanced, up-todate, exciting education in the world. Technologies advance quite rapidly and it is important to go where you can keep up with them easily and accurately? The education experience itself continues to get better through modern PowerPoint presentations, humor, personal experiences, informative content and interesting dialogue. A first-class faculty that works extremely hard to keep you mainstreamed with the most current and useful dental information is paramount. Great food and an impeccable facility add to the experience. The instructional quality should be very high and the <strong>LVI</strong> VISIONS • JANUARY • FEBRUARY • MARCH • APRIL 2008 53
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