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PubMed Uncertainty: Smart Alternatives for CME Professionals


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What would happen if the go-to resource for your CME research—PubMed—became unreliable or inaccessible? Would your workflow survive the disruption?

As CME professionals, we depend on PubMed for high-quality, evidence-based research. But with looming funding changes it’s time to rethink how we source medical literature. This episode unpacks the latest developments and gives you a proactive plan to safeguard your research process.

  • Learn why PubMed's future is uncertain and what that means for CME professionals.
  • Discover alternative medical research tools that can fill the gaps if PubMed access is disrupted.
  • Get expert-backed strategies to diversify your literature search and stay ahead of potential research barriers.

  • Hit play now to future-proof your CME research strategy and ensure uninterrupted access to high-quality medical literature!

    Time Stamps

    00:00 Introduction: The Importance of PubMed for CME Professionals

    00:32 Potential Threats to PubMed

    02:21 Speculative Changes and Their Implications

    02:40 Preparing for Potential Disruptions

    03:03 Alternative Research Tools and Strategies

    04:06 Staying Informed and Connected

    04:26 Conclusion and Call to Action

    Resources
    1. Europe PMC – A free resource for accessing biomedical literature, serving as an alternative to PubMed.
    2. Wayback Machine – A digital archive that allows retrieval of past versions of web pages, including government health pages.
    3. DeepDyve – A subscription-based service that archives PubMed files daily and provides access to research papers.
    4. EU Clinical Trials Register – A database of clinical trials conducted in Europe, cross-referenced with ClinicalTrials.gov.


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      Write MedicineBy Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer, Educator, Researcher

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