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Med-Challenger FM Career™
Comprehensive Review and Assessment for Practicing Family Physicians

"This year, I used Challenger to review and study for the Family Medicine Board Recertification. I found it an excellent way to study and gain CME credit. Not only did I pass the exam, but I passed in the 96th percentile! Colleagues of mine attended a traditional one week review course, were predictably numb and bored, and just passed the recertification exam by the skin of their teeth. In summary, I have no hesitation about the investment I made in the product, and I would recommend it to colleagues"

---Gerard Kiernan, MD
Keene, New Hampshire

Med-Challenger FM Career™ is the gold standard review and reference resource for family physicians preparing for recertification, Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP), or any other test of competency, knowledge, or performance.

The course combines programmed learning, high-quality imagery, and powerful pedagogic material to prepare the practicing physician for each and every performance hurdle in your demanding specialty. In fact, our review method is so effective we even offer a Boards-Pass Guarantee on these test requirements, including the FM certification and recertification exams.

In short, our continually peer-reviewed material delivers learning and preparation with no risk! Serving 25 FM residency programs, the Challenger family medicine library speaks for itself.


  Boards Pass Guarantee Search Functionality Images Q&A CME Credits
Med-Challenger FM Career Yes Yes 3,400 4,800 Over 300 AMA Category 1/ 75 AAFP credits
Swanson's FM Review No No Yes 2,100 79.5
AAFP Board Courses No No Yes Yes 20
Exam Master No No Yes 5,100 None


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Boards-Pass Guarantee
Compare our 99% Success Rate to a 24% Failure Rate in the Specialty Overall...
Med-Challenger FM Career™ is your one-stop career testing solution! Each special area of learning and competency—from allergic reactions and life-threatening signs to trauma and wound management—is continually peer-reviewed and adjusted with one primary goal in mind: preparing you to conquer the assessment exams in family medicine. You must pass—or we fail!

As the specialty and the whole certification process shift toward evidence-based medicine, Challenger's peer-reviewed training and review content will keep you current while preparing you for all your testing requirements. Our review method is so effective that we confidently offer a Boards-Pass Guarantee for the family medicine certification, recertification, and maintenance of certification exams! That's comprehensive content and study with NO RISK!

"Excellent preparation for Board Recertification Exams."
— Christina Sheil, MD

 
Topical Pretests
Narrow Your Focus By Testing Your Baseline Knowledge...
Short on time? Worried about completing the review before the exam? We've got you covered! Med-Challenger FM Career™ includes topical pretests to help narrow your focus to those areas you need to improve. Spend more time focusing on areas of weakness and less time rifling through the information you already know.
 
The Largest Electronic Image Bank in Family Medicine
See and interact with images as you study...
Med-Challenger FM Career™ seamlessly integrates over 3,400 high-resolution images throughout the course. This full-color, high-resolution imagery has always been one of the hallmarks of Challenger programs. Every image is assigned to the appropriate standard-of-care topic, and most can be enlarged for detailed examination and observation.
 
Powerful Search Engine
 
Whether you are looking for a specific topic, collection of images, or specific phrase, Challenger's Internet-based search engine allows you to locate references in seconds. Best of all, you can launch right into the clinical section you wish to see. With this searchable, point-of-care reference, not only will you have immediate access to the latest developments in your specialty, you will also save time by identifying the specific information you need when you need it.
State of the Art Standard of Care Review
Our course material is usually 2 years ahead of the leading textbooks...
Med-Challenger FM Career™ includes cutting-edge new material covering 370 essential topics in family medicine. This comprehensive reference and review course also includes an entire section called Challenger MC-FP, covering ABFM-designated topics for SAM. Topics currently included in Challenger MC-FP are hypertension, diabetes management, asthma, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and depression.
 
Thousands of Case-Based, Boards-Emulative Q&A
A challenging Q&A course, designed by physicians for physicians...
Med-Challenger FM Career™ seamlessly integrates clinical text, imagery, and over 4,800 interactive, case-focused questions and answers into one easy-to-use reference, review, and self-assessment experience. All content is continually reviewed and updated in conjunction with the prestigious Family Medicine faculties at Temple University and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The format emulates ABFM testing methods and lets you navigate the subject material at your own pace. Med-Challenger FM Career™ is an all-in-one premier electronic reference, interactive review course, and CME fulfillment solution for family physicians. There is nothing else like this course in the world of family medicine education!
 
A Continuous Source of CME
A search for efficiency...
With the rising costs of CME and boards review courses, as well as ever-increasing mandates from various accrediting bodies, Med-Challenger FM Career™ becomes more economical every day. Just think—you can earn up to 75 AAFP Prescribed credits and over 300 AMA Category 1 CME credits for free! Where can you find a better offer? With Med-Challenger FM Career™, you no longer have to fight long lines at airports, stay away from home in uncomfortable accommodations, and scramble to find ways to earn CME at the end of the year. In terms of time saved alone, how can you afford not to own and use this product?

"This is a streamlined yet comprehensive way to both study for the boards and earn CME credits without having to sacrifice office time (Income!)."
— Walter Brander, MD

 
Never Worry About the Time Demands of Education Again
Become a customer for life...
Challenger prides itself on staying up-to-date in all aspects of medicine. All our courses are routinely peer-reviewed and updated. Future upgrades are provided to Challenger clients at a fraction of the standard retail cost. This way, as the face of medicine changes, our valued customers can cost-effectively keep their coursework and reference library current. Of course, the best value Challenger offers is the Challenger Lifetime Subscription (CLS)—all products and upgrades for a one-time enrollment fee.

With the Challenger Lifetime Subscription you never have to worry about the time demands of education again. No more year-end rush to get CME hours, no more thrashing around for materials to study for recertification, no more hit-or-miss purchases of study guides for skills enhancement and refresher training. It's all here in one place for one price, good for as long as you practice medicine...at a cost of less than $400 per year over the life of your practicing career! Don't get left behind! Join today.
 
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Practice, Review, Assess, and Score
Three steps to success on any examination...
The Challenger review program is elegantly designed to promote the highest level of retention possible. Questions are written by clinical experts to emulate clinical examination standards and to enhance knowledge of current best practices. Whether you are preparing for an examination or reaffirming your knowledge, our review and testing structure will help. Our review method is so effective we even offer a Boards-Pass Guarantee!
 
Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment-For FREE
Simple instructions, multiple options...
Obtaining your CME certificates has never been easier. You can request CME credits in blocks of 10 at any time upon completion of whole or partial sections of content. Challenger provides multiple score submission options and simple-to-follow instructions. Just mail or fax your printed scores or submit them directly via your online Challenger account. Your scores and evaluation form (required by all accredited CME sponsors) are processed immediately. Challenger works closely with our prestigious institutional joint sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, saving as much as two weeks in comparison to other CME courses.
 
Free Technical Support
We're always there...
We'll be with you every step of the way. Should you need assistance, our LIVE technical support staff is on standby during normal business hours to assist you for FREE. You can always reach them between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT from Monday through Friday, except on national holidays.
 


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Course Contents
Overview: Fundamentals of Family Medicine
Allergy and Rheumatology
Cardiovascular Disorders
Care of Older Adults
Chest Radiology
Dermatology
ECG Interpretation
End-of-Life Care
Endocrinology
Environmental Injuries
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Gastroenterology
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Hematology and Oncology
Infectious Diseases
Law and Ethics
Life-Threatening Signs and Symptoms
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nephrology and Urology
Neurology
Pediatric Chest Radiology
Pediatrics
Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders
Pulmonary Disorders
Resuscitation: Arrhythmias
Resuscitation: CPR and Ventilation
Resuscitation: Fluids and Electrolytes
Resuscitation: Pediatric
Toxicology
Trauma: Extremity and Orthopedic
Trauma: Stabilization, Head, and Neck
Trauma: Trunk
Wound Management

MC-FP:
Lifelong Learning and Self Assessment
Asthma
Coronary Artery Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure
Depression

Product ID: FM_CAREER

Med-Challenger FM

Certification Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 270.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins 03/07/08. Term of approval is for one-year(s) from this date, with option for yearly renewal.


This activity and its contents and reviewed and updated by board-certified physician contributors. CME accreditation is maintained for as many as five years from the date of purchase. To learn more call 1-800-676-0822.

Edition Release Date: March 14, 2008

Copyright Statement
Med-Challenger FM. Copyright © 2001 by Challenger Corporation. All rights reserved.

Editor / Clinical Reviewer / Contributing Author:
Mark Deutchman, MD, FAAFP
Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Director, Advanced Training Track
Director, Rural Health Track
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO

Contributors:
David M. Barclay, III, MD, MPH
Assistant Chair
Pre-Clinical Education
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Ronald Dommermuth, MD
United States Navy
Bremerton, WA

John Hill, DO
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO

Richard Kornfeld, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO

Paul Lyons, MD
Assistant Chair
Clinical Education
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Inyanga L. Mack, MD
Assistant Chair
Community Medicine
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

    David Nowels, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO

Wilson Pace, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO

Stephen R. Permut, MD, JD
Professor and Chair
Assistant Dean of Academic Affiliations
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Deborah Seymour, PsyD
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO

Leslie Shenkel, MD
Private Practice
Denver, CO










Target Audience
Med-Challenger FM is intended for all practitioners of Primary Care or clinicians otherwise involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute or emergent medical problems.

Educational Objectives
The objective of the Med-Challenger continuing medical education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of acute care and emergency medicine. After completing this course, the participating clinician will be better equipped to:

  • confidently manage the broad spectrum of acute and emergent medical problems encountered in the practice of primary care and emergency medicine
  • formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients presenting with acute medical problems of uncertain etiology
  • efficiently initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients presenting with acute medical disorders
  • cope effectively with the uncertainty that is inherent in the initial treatment of acute and emergent disorders, effectively stabilizing critical patients while refining the differential diagnosis
  • handle efficiently the spectrum of common disorders involving all organ systems. In particular, the physician will be better equipped to resuscitate seriously ill patients and to diagnose and treat acute cardiovascular disorders; diseases of the eye, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues; endocrinologic disorders; traumatic and environmental injuries; gastrointestinal diseases; gynecologic and obstetric disorders; hematologic and oncologic problems; immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic diseases; infectious diseases; life-threatening signs and symptoms; musculoskeletal disorders; pulmonary diseases; and intoxications and poisonings
  • demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-5 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit.


Challenger MC-FP

Certification Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for 19 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit he/she actually spent in the activity.

This activity and its contents and reviewed and updated by board-certified physician contributors. CME accreditation is maintained for as many as five years from the date of purchase. To learn more call 1-800-676-0822.

Edition Release Date: February 1, 2008

Copyright Statement
Challenger MC-FP. Copyright 2005 © by Challenger Corporation. All rights reserved.

Contributors
Our sincere thanks to the following individuals who have generously contributed to the content and/or editing of Challenger MC-FP:

2005 Clinical Reviewer / Contributing Author:
Mark Deutchman, MD, FAAFP
Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Director, Advanced Training Track
Director, Rural Health Track
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado

Contributing Authors:
Tim Dudley, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado

David B. Graham, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Medical Director, AF Williams Family Medicine Center
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado

Target Audience
Challenger MC-FP is intended for all practitioners of Primary Care or clinicians otherwise involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, emergent, or chronic medical problems.

Educational Objectives
The objective of the Challenger MC-FP continuing medical education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of acute care and emergency medicine. After completing this course, the participating clinician should be able to:

  • confidently manage the broad spectrum of acute, emergent and chronic medical problems encountered in the practice of primary care and emergency medicine
  • formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients presenting with acute medical problems of uncertain etiology
  • efficiently initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients presenting with acute medical disorders
  • cope effectively with the uncertainty that is inherent in the initial treatment of acute and emergent disorders, effectively stabilizing critical patients while refining the differential diagnosis
  • demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-4 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit

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