Orientation

Welcome! Before you begin, this self-study CME Web site has several important features and options.

Navigation
The main informational sections are outlined at the top of the screen.

Activity
This CME activity is a video and slide presentation. As the video lecture proceeds, the slides advance automatically. We recommend that you:

Read the introductory information: "orientation," "purpose, audience & acknowledgements," and "about CME self study & credit."
Go to "presentation" to watch to the lecture and see the slides.
Go to "CME test & credit request" to complete the knowledge test and the form registering for credit and evaluating the activity.

The presentation requires a specific computer operating system (Windows 98, 2000 or XP), web browser (Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater), and media player (Windows Media Player). See the “technical specifications” below for more detail.

Immediate Feedback and Credit
The knowledge test is immediately scored and correct answers explained. If you request CME credit, you immediately receive your certificate.

Funding – No Fee
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals provided an unrestricted educational grant for this self-study CME activity. No fee is charged for participating in this CME activity.

Technical Specifications
Before the presentation starts, your computer will be automatically checked for following items needed for the presentation.

a PC computer with a Microsoft Windows Operating System: 98, 2000, or XP. (Windows NT and MAC operating systems are not supported at this time)
a dialup or full-time connection to the Internet. (A 56Kbit baud modem on dial-up connection is adequate, though faster connections will result in improved performance.)
a web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher that is “Javascript enabled.” AOL users must update their browsers to IE6.0. (Netscape and other web browser are not supported at this time.)
a media player: Windows Media Player 7.1 or better.
a screen resolution of 800 x 600 or greater.

Privacy
We respect the privacy of individuals using our Internet self-study CME activities. The procedures to maintain your privacy are described in our Privacy Policy Statement.

Medical Disclaimer
The University of Michigan Health System web site does not provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional service obtained through information provided on this site or any links to this site. Use of the UMHS web site does not replace medical consultation with a qualified health or medical professional to meet the health and medical needs of you or others. While the content of the UMHS web site is frequently updated, medical information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies or typographical errors.

Next > Purpose, Audience, Author, and Acknowledgements

Office of Continuing Medical Education
Department of Medical Education
University of Michigan Medical School
Towsley Center for CME
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0201
Phone: (734) 763-1400 or (800) 800-0666
Fax: (734) 936-1641
E-Mail: OCME@umich.edu