Like travel, CE should expand our horizons

摘要

In nearly 50 years of involvement in veterinary medicine, one of my hobbies was organizing continuing education (CE) programs on a local, national and occasionally international level. I realized early on that it was a great way to hear from experts on topics I was interested in and also to meet the giants of our profession.Years ago I was speaking with a lifelong learner, Dr. Larry Lippincott of Los Angeles, when I wondered aloud why some subjects attracted just a handful of attendees while others spilled over into the hallway. Dr. Lippincott pointed out a truth that I'vefound applies not just to CE but also to personal preferences in food, travel, societal interactions and even politics: People tend to go where they're comfortable. We're drawn to people like ourselves.