An innovative approach to in-service training of maternal health staff in Cambodian hospitals.

Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility of implementing evidence-based continuing medical education (CME) to improve key skills among maternity staff in Cambodia.

Methods: A skills-based CME program was implemented in 33 Cambodian hospitals. Each clinical skills practice (CSP) module consisted of a 1-day practice session, focusing on three maternal and newborn interventions, followed by support visits to participating hospitals.