Penn State Hershey College of Medicine - Continuing Education

The Department of Continuing Education provides a variety of programs for physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel within the central Pennsylvania region, nationally and, at times, internationally.

Mission:
Continuing Education in the College of Medicine works to extend the academic expertise of the campus’s clinical and basic sciences. The Office’s portfolio comprises content that assists physicians and other health-care professionals to continue lifelong learning and improve their competence and performance, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Goals:
• Extend the academic expertise of Penn State Health’s clinical and basic sciences by disseminating research and knowledge on prevention, treatment, and practice to help improve patient outcomes
• Provide accredited continuing medical education for internal and external audiences based on identified needs and practice gaps
• Respond to requests from external health-care professionals, agencies, and organizations
• Collaborate with organizations to deliver educational initiatives for a national audience