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Med-Challenger FM for Residents
Comprehensive Review and Assessment for Family Medicine Residents

Boards-Pass Guarantee
We guarantee you'll pass, or your money back...
It's not magic. It's just applied science—and a lot of legwork on our part. We have cultivated and customized, with the participation of over 200 contributing physicians, an up-to-date standard-of-care reference for Family physicians. With every topic neatly arranged, 4,800 fully referenced boards-appropriate test questions, and 3,500 images covering all the essential aspects of family medicine, Med-Challenger FM is the best and most comprehensive resource of its type.

Each special area of learning and competency—from ECG interpretation and radiology to trauma and critical care (and 36 other essential topical areas)—is continually peer-reviewed and adjusted with one goal in mind: protecting you from a lack of adequate preparation for assessments of your knowledge. This course prepares you completely. You must pass—or we fail!

In fact, our review method is so effective that we confidently offer a Boards-Pass Guarantee for your initial written boards exam! That's comprehensive content and study with NO RISK!
 
99.8% Success Rate
Compared to a 24% failure rate for certification and recertification...
The overall failure rate remains high. Why? It isn't because physicians don't know their stuff; it's because the examination covers such impossibly broad topics. The test devotes 15% of its content to image interpretations, radiographs, and ECGs. It includes formulas you haven't had to look at since medical school, and it requires knowledge of some relatively obscure areas where the standard of care is changing.

Test-taking is a science of its own, but Challenger relies on a proven 100-year-old methodology known as programmed learning to bulletproof you on these tests! Even today, the programmed learning method still yields higher cognitive exam scores in comparison to more fashionable (but less reliable) techniques. Challenger ignores fads and fashions so that we can GUARANTEE your success.
 
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 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.
 
Standard of Care Clinical Reference
A challenging Q&A course, designed by physicians for physicians...
Med-Challenger FM provides over 4,800 interactive, boards-style case-focused Q&A. This comprehensive reference and review course delivers complete and accurate state-of-the-art clinical information in 311 chapters covering essential topics of family medicine. All content is continually reviewed and updated in conjunction with the prestigious Family Medicine faculties at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Temple University. The format emulates ABFM testing methods and lets you navigate the subject material at your own pace.
 
The Largest Electronic Image Bank in Family Medicine
See and interact with the images as you study...
Med-Challenger FM seamlessly integrates over 3,500 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, standard-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.
 
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 Live 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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-- Gary Hawkins, MD

"Very thorough and realistic. Immensely helpful when studying for recertification."
-- Humberto Revollo, MD

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-- Ernest E. Sullivent, MD

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-- Sandra Boyland Randolph, MD

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-- Eric G. Klausner, MD
 
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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

Product ID: FM


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 (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Challenger Corporation.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Certification Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 283.5 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.

Disclosure Policy
It is the intent of University of Colorado School of Medicine to assure that its educational mission, and continuing medical education activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its programs. Having an interest in or an affiliation with any corporate organization does not necessarily influence a faculty's presentation, but the relationship must be made known to the program audience in accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Disclosure of Proprietary Interests
According to CME guidelines, authors must disclose all associations with proprietary entities that may have a direct relationship to their subject of discussion. All authors of this program have signed disclosure forms indicating any associations with proprietary entities related to their subjects of discussion.

Activity Dates
Edition Release Date: February 15, 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.
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