How to Turn CME Requirements into Vacation Fun

Mandatory CME easily reaches 50 hours per year for many physicians. Add in the maintenance of certification requirements for some specialties and the time commitment, and it can turn into a part-time job just keeping up. 

That said, why not make it fun? Most, if not all, CME could turn into a vacation experience if you chose wisely. 

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