The truly laughable cost of CPD — at least $8000 lost in unearned income

Dr Craig Lilienthal
Dr Craig Lilienthal.

Having now completed my 2023 CPD requirements for the Medical Board of Australia’s accreditation process, I thought I might try to determine just what it cost me to satisfy this lofty goal.

Here, I feel the need to divide these “expenses” into the personal, administrative and financial aspects of my life.