RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Challenges facing continuing medical education and the Saudi Council for Health Specialities JF Saudi Medical Journal JO Saudi Med J FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City SP 3 OP 5 VO 22 IS 1 A1 Ali M. Al-Shehri A1 Abdulaziz S. Al Ghamdi A1 Ali I. Al Haqwi A1 Saud A. Al-Turki YR 2001 UL http://smj.org.sa/content/22/1/3.abstract AB As we leave the 20th century, continuing medical education faces many challenges in relation to its effectiveness, efficiency and quality. The young and promising Saudi Council for Health Specialties produces a document on accreditation of continuing medical education, which indicates its interest in this vital subject. This paper aims to enrich the approach to continuing medical education in Saudi Arabia by reviewing the main relevant challenges reported in literature and suggesting that the Saudi Council for Health Specialities may consider developing and implementing a continuing medical education charter that addresses the needs of all stakeholders and emphasizes high quality and cost-effective provision.