About CME Self-Study and Credit

Method of Participation
This program consists of a series of videos, which the participant views on his or her computer. Program format is a series of 4 video clips accompanied by audio segments. This self study activity should take up to two hours to complete. A connection to the internet and a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher is required. It is designed to perform adequately when accessed using a 56 baud modem on a dial-up connection; faster connections will result in improved performance. Windows Media Player is the tool used to watch the videos from our Web site.

CME Accreditation and Credit Designation
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials and Standards, including the standards for CME Enduring Materials.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Participants must successfully complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better and the evaluation form to assure the issuance of credit.

Obtaining CME Credit
In order to obtain AMA PRA category 1 credit, participants are required to (1) complete the course of study provided in this activity and (2) complete and submit the electronic learning assessment test and the electronic credit request provided at the end of the activity. An electronic certificate of participation will be provided immediately, which participants can print for their personal records.

Release Date and Credit Availability
This CME activity was prepared for release in May 1, 2003. Credits are awarded for two years from its release date, that is from May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2005. Continuation of credit from that date depends on a thorough review of the content currency and accuracy.

These self-study activity is sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School and funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation.

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