CME & Lifelong Learning

CEJA Report on Industry Funding of CME Needs More Study, Say AMA Delegates
bbein@aafp.org Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:30:00 -0500
An AAFP-supported report aimed at guiding physician-learners and CME providers in managing their relationships with industry got as far as being recommended for adoption by the 2009 AMA House of Delegates here. But in the end, delegates referred the report for more study, citing concerns that it needed added clarity and further refinement.
'2-for-1' EB CME to Sunset in 2011
bbein@aafp.org Fri, 15 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500
Physician-learners, take note: The AAFP will end its award of "2-for-1" credit for its evidence-based CME, or EB CME, on Jan. 1, 2011. Meanwhile, the Academy is continuing to explore new opportunities for members to earn credits to meet continuing education requirements as part of its ongoing commitment to evidence-based education.
Downloadable Fact Sheets Dispel Myths About CME Bias, Conflicts of Interest
ann@aafp.org Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:10:00 -0500
CME providers, physician-learners and other stakeholders who follow the latest "hot topics" in continuing professional development now can download two fact sheets developed by the AMA National Task Force on Continuing Medical Education Provider/Industry Collaboration, known as NTF.
Just-released METRIC Module Tackles Depression
sporter@aafp.org Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:55:00 -0600
The Academy's performance improvement program known as METRIC, or Measuring, Evaluating and Translating Research Into Care, recently launched a new module on depression that will be of special interest to family physicians. Bruce Bagley, M.D., AAFP's medical director of quality improvement, said the latest module -- Depression: Improving Patient Care -- will help physicians organize their approach to treating patients with depression.

 

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Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education - The main accreditation body for CME courses. Lists accredited providers and explains the accreditation process.
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American Academy of Continuing Medical Education - AACME is a worldwide accreditation body for continuing medical education. Promotes global excellence in public health, by defining, reviewing, and publicizing CME standards related to CME structure, process and outcome.
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American Academy of Family Physicians - CME - Online CME resources for AAFP members and other resources for non AAFP members.
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American Association for Respiratory Care - Continuing education for Respiratory Care professionals.
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American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. - Non-profit orginization specializing in healthcare, managed care, and risk management certification.
Meta Description: [ ABQAURP is the only Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) organization with courses and certifications developed, administered, and evaluated through the National Board of Medical Examiners� (NBME) testing expertise. The NBME�s involvement in the online cme and ceu certification process serve... ]

American College of Physician Executives - Educational programs, publications and career development.

ECAH, European Council for Accreditation in Hematology - EHA and ESH are implementing The European Council for Accreditation in Hematology (ECAH), to promote Continuing Medical Education (CME) for hematologists, to accredit CME activities and self-learning tools, and to ensure that CME is conducted according to pre-established standards.
Meta Description: [ The European Hematology Association (EHA) is a scientific society aiming to support the development of both basic and clinical research and education, and to promote pan-European communication in the field of hematology. ]

European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology - EBAC works in accordance with standard procedures established by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to accredit international CME activities.

International eHealth Association - Our nonprofit association organizes educational events and provides elearning for telemedicine, telehealth, reducing medical error, clinical information systems, and health informatics.

Maternity and the Newborn - A forum of the Royal Society of Medicine for the presentation and discussion of issues at the cutting edge of pregnancy, birth, and care of the newborn.

Pan American Allergy Society - Provides continuing medical education in the fields of allergy and sensitivity disorders. Includes information on history, officers and directors of the Society, member directory, and scheduled education events.
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