Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Continuing Professional Development
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The Future of CME and Why It is Important for U.S. Healthcare
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Activity Description
Intended Audience
Physicians and other health care professionals engaging in Performance Improvement CME activities.
Elements of Competence
This CME activity has been designed to change knowledge and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialities areas of professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice.
Enrollment Information
- There are no pre-requisites for this activity
- There is no fee for this activity
- Enrollment begins: June 24, 2011
- Enrollment expires: June 24, 2013
Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand and explain how the formats and purposes of CME have changed over the past decade to meet healthcare needs
- Understand and explain the potential impact of PI CME on patient outcomes
Method of Participation
The estimated time to complete the activity and exam is 1 hour(s). To receive credit, a passing grade of 80% is required on a short multiple choice exam. You will have one opportunity to retake the quiz to achieve a passing score. After you have completed your exam and evaluation you will be able to automatically print your credit letter.
Instructions & Computer Requirements
Instructions
To receive continuing education credits, you will need to view the course, then complete the online quiz and evaluation. To do this, follow all the directions listed below.
- If you have not done so already, create a FREE user account. To do this click on the [Account Sign-up] button at the top of the screen.
- Click on [Register for Credit].
- To view this Online CME course, click the [Begin Course] link located in the upper right column under [Course Materials].
- After viewing the course, complete the online quiz and evaluation by clicking the [Quiz & Course Evaluation] link located in the upper right column under [Course Materials].
- Certificates for credit courses can be printed immediately after successful completion of the quiz and evaluation. Select the appropriate [View Certificate] box and print it for your records.
Computer Requirements
Free, current version of Internet Explorer,
Firefox,
Safari, or
Chrome. Some older browsers could produce error messages or not display the content correctly.
Free, current version of Adobe Flash Player
Free, current version of Adobe Reader
Faculty
Faculty
George C. Mejicano, MD, MS
Associate Dean of Continuing Professional Development
School of Medicine and Public Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Credit
Accreditation Statement: The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
It is estimated that this activity will require approximately 1 hour(s) to complete. Credit for this CME activity is available through June 24, 2013.
Continuing Education Units: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 1 hour(s).
NOTICE: The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health advises the participant that one or more presentations in this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.
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University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify the Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health.
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that the faculty, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests* in order to allow CME staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during the educational activity. For this educational activity all conflicts of interest have been resolved and detailed disclosures are listed below:
The presenting faculty reported the following:
George C. Mejicano, MD, MS
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Teena Nelson, MHA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Danielle R. Hepting, BS
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
* The ACCME defines a commercial interest as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests.
Commercial Support
Sponsored by The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Continuing Professional Development.
There is no commercial support for this activity.
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