To ensure that continuing medical education (CME) continues to evolve so that it offers educational activities that are relevant to physicians in keeping with the definition of CME, CME providers must respond to and prepare for emerging expectations. This article puts into context the impact of the current emphasis on lifelong learning in medicine, particularly the requirement for maintenance o...

Premiere Date: November 20, 2013 Expiration Date: November 20, 2014 Article Goal This article provides an overview of the changes in DSM-5 and a review of how DSM-5 relates to ICD-10-CM. Learning Objectives At the end of this article, readers should be able to: 1. Describe the relationship of DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM. 2. Recognize how DSM-5 can translate into changes in clinical practice. 3. Analyze...

To understand the role of inflammation and immune function in the risk of schizophrenia. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to: • Define the mechanisms responsible for a healthy immune system • Describe the effects of higher levels of inflammation on the CNS to promote mood disturbances and psychosis • Describe variable responses to antipsychotics an...

AAST Continuing Medical Education Article Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. The American College Surgeons is accredited by ...

David V. Feliciano, MD, Ernest E. Moore, MD, and Walter L. Biffl, MD, Indianapolis, Indiana AAST Continuing Medical Education Article Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American College of Surgeons and the Ame...

Based on a model of industry support that aligns with the emerging performance-improvement approach to continuing medical education (CME), a call to action is made for the transformation of commercial support. Today, commercial support, like the CME profession, is linked largely to educational activities of far less value to patients than the model now emerging to address professional practice ...

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION To successfully complete this activity, participants must read the content, and then link to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's CME website to complete the post -test and evaluation. Once you receive a passing grade, you can access and print INTERNET CME POLICY The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicin...

The theme of this series is the management of "every day" clinical problems that present to accident and emergency departments. Part of the aim of the series is to engage the readership in continuing medical education (CME)lcontinuing professional development (CPD) and authors have been asked to provide three questions and key references. If you would like to participate please send your answer...