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

Med-Challenger FM Career^TM 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.

Med-Challenger FM Career is designed to meet three real and pressing requirements for practicing family physicians:

Topically organized with examination assessments for each individual topic-so you can actually SEE how you are going to do on the boards.
The most comprehensive image bank available for family medicine-over 3,400 radiographs, ECGs, and dermatological presentations, organized for easy review.
Complete coverage of the annual SAM learning requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP), including all the parts that are going to be covered on your examination.

Med-Challenger FM Career is a powerful package that prepares you for all your testing requirements.

One Stop Solution for Your Exam Preparation

The profession of family medicine is changing, and the organizations that establish and maintain certification requirements are making it ever tougher to stay in the game. That's right, the recertification exam is getting more demanding, what with all the new attention to evidence-based medicine (EBM). And then, the annual maintenance of certification (MC-FP) Self Assessment Module (SAM) requires you to devote precious hours of your time to ensure that you are up-to-date on the standard of care for all the major clinical categories in your practice environment. This annual challenge also requires you to register for and pass a demanding test on the SAM material.

The newest release of Med-Challenger FM Career goes far beyond simply being a worthwhile investment for the over 280 AMA Category 1 CME credits that come free with your purchase. It goes beyond the Boards-Pass Guarantee tied to your preparation for certification or recertification. Now, Med-Challenger FM Career also arms you for success on the annual maintenance of certification (MC-FP) exam.

You may have heard this test referred to as SAM--that is, the annual self-assessment modules (SAM) on which you must obtain a passing score of 90%. Our review course includes an entire section called Challenger MC-FP, covering the ABFM-designated topics for SAM. Topics currently included in Challenger MC-FP are hypertension, diabetes management, asthma, and coronary artery disease. Our Pass Guarantee is applicable to this certification as well.

98% Success Rate
The way that the certification and recertification tests are graded
means that a surprisingly number of physicians fail each year.

Why? It isn't because physicians don't know their stuff; it's because the examination covers such a broad range of topics. The test can require knowledge of image interpretations, radiographs, ECGs, and more. It includes formulas you haven't had to look at since medical school, and also requires knowledge of relatively obscure areas where the standard of care is changing. On top of these factors, the busy practicing physicians now must become comfortable with the entirely new standards of EBM. Here's where Challenger can help you out!

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 the required family medicine exams! The programmed learning method still yields the highest cognitive exam scores in comparison to more fashionable (but less reliable) techniques. Challenger ignores fads and fashions so that we can GUARANTEE your success. Call 1-800-745-4557 and order today! Don't be one of the "surprised" physicians on test day when you discover that the exam materials leave you in the dark.

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Practice, Review, Assess.. 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!

Built-In Flexibility.. Two points of access.

Don't have time to drive or fly to that Boards Prep seminar? Have it come to you. When you purchase any Challenger program, you will receive a CD-ROM and instructional help guide. You will also be automatically set up in our Challenger Online Learning Portal, so you can access your coursework material via the Web from any computer with an Internet connection. Review, study, and take assessments online just as if you were at home. This convenience is crucial, given time constraints shouldered by today's clinical professionals.

Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment... Simple instructions, multiple options.

Obtaining your CME certificates has never been easier. You can request CME credits in blocks of 10, 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 required evaluation form (provided) are processed immediately. Challenger works closely with our prestigious institutional sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, speeding their delivery.

Free Technical Support

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.

The changing face of medicine...

Challenger prides itself on staying up-to-date in all aspects of medicine. All courses are routinely peer-reviewed and updated. Future upgrades are provided to Challenger clients at a fraction of 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. Don't get left behind! Join today.

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-and-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!

Pricing Information

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Med-Challenger
FM Career
$995.95 USD

Quotes

"Great review program! Med-Challenger was exactly what I needed."
-- Gary Hawkins, MD

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

"There is no match for the clinic preparation your program provides."
-- Ernest E. Sullivent, MD

"Kudos to a great product! I used your Med-Challenger board review course and I passed! Your program was right on the money! Thanks so much."
-- Sandra Boyland Randolph, MD

"Have always enjoyed and benefited from your products!!"
-- 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

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

Product ID: FM_CAREER

Med-Challenger 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 270.0 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.

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.

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

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 13 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.

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
In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support of the ACCME, which require "the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest or any other relationship between a faculty member or a sponsor and the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation," each faculty member completed disclosure forms for this project. The disclosure information forms indicated no existence of a relationship with any commercial entity or product discussed in this educational activity.

Activity Dates
Date of Original Release: September, 2005
Most Recent CME Review/Update: September, 2005
Edition Release Date: January, 2006
Expiration Date: September, 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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