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Course Chairs:
Ronald H. Goldschmidt, MD
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Director, Family Practice Inpatient Service
San Francisco General Hospital
Norma Jo Waxman, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Assistant Director, Continuing Medical Education,
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Presented by the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, The Family Medicine Board Review Course provides a review of common problems encountered in primary care. The format is designed to help prepare eligible candidates for the American Board of Family Medicine examination. The percentage of time devoted to different specialty areas in the program parallels that of the ABFM exam. Presentations will cover a broad range of important clinical information in a board review format. A syllabus with outlines of all lectures as well as extensive ABFM style questions and answers is given to attendees.
| Credits |
Earn up to 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ |
| Released |
August 21, 2005 |
| Expires |
August 21, 2008 |
Topics & Speakers
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Date of Original Release: August 21, 2005
Credit Expiration Date: August 21, 2008
The activity was planned and produced in accordance with The Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Video Program Information
Target Audience: Clinicians interested in expanding their knowledge of primary care including Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, OB/GYNs, Nurses.
Estimated Time to Complete this CME Program: 21 Hours.
Method of Physician Participation: Review DVDs and/or CDs of conference sessions.
Evaluation Methods: Participants will complete a comprehensive activity evaluation to assess knowledge gained from reviewing the program.
Credit Designation
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse Credit: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 21 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Aug 21, 2005.
Visit www.cme.ucsf.edu for complete information on pcoming University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine programs. Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Be prepared for the ABFM certification and recertification examinations.
- Improve their recognition and management of common inpatient and outpatient family practice issues such as diseases of neonates and children, dermatologic problems, diabetes, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease and hepatitis, angina, dementia and stroke, musculoskeletal problems and medical and surgical emergencies.
- Refine their approach to the use of antibiotics and the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Develop an understanding of obstetrics and office gynecology.
Faculty Disclosure
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essentials Areas, Elements, and Criteria regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Full faculty disclosure of relevant financial relationships has been conducted and all identified conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with the ACCME Updated Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty have disclosed inclusion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices in their presentations. A complete faculty disclosure list is included in the syllabus.
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