Letter to the editor: Association between participation and compliance with Continuing Medical Education and care production by physicians: a cross-sectional study. einstein (São Paulo). 2015;13(1):1-6

The manuscript “Association between participation and compliance with Continuing Medical Education and care production by physicians: a cross-sectional study” illustrates the ongoing challenge physicians face in keeping updated in order to offer their patients high-quality care. However, this need for Continuing Education is barred by the significant workload and dedication required by the profession.(1) A possible solution some teaching institutions have found for increasing participation and coverage of Continuing Medical Education is internet-based distance learning, so-called online courses. This type of teaching grants these classes a global reach, especially if they are presented in English, and can draw a broader audience of physicians from a variety of cities and countries. An online course does not require physical structure, a problem many institutions face. Additionally, it offers