There are great advantages of online learning as it can be accessed anytime of the day, anywhere and for any number of times. The 24×7 access and easy search option is a boon during practice. This will function as a Realtime coach helping you to improve your skills. Please listen to the renowned Indian American surgeon and author Dr.Atul Gwande talk about a coach in medical field.
It is well known that the captive attention of a listener during a lecture can be for a maximum of 18 to 20 minutes, limiting the grasp of the content and understanding. So he/she has to listen to the subject repeatedly which may not be available following a CME, while the online content can be accessed any number of times enabling a better grasp and understanding. Besides a CME involves your time away from practice, travel and a lot of money.
On completion of graduation, books are used only as reference tools but may not be readily available and striking a particular reference is difficult and sometime not possible at the crucial time. Online courses have done away with these disadvantages. Best way of learning and sharing are one to one physical exchange as it happens in a course leading to award of a degree or fellowship or certificate. The next best is the online virtual learning and sharing like www.sonoshare.in
