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Comprehensive Review and Assessment for Internists
 
 

 

 

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About This Course

Med-Challenger IM is the gold standard review and reference resource for internists preparing for recertification, Maintenance of Certification, 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 IM certification and recertification exams.

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A Boards-Pass Guarantee

In medicine, the best tools are versatile, easy-to-use, and combine the virtues of evidence-based training with practice-proven learning techniques. Career internists are faced with an ongoing battery of tests and challenges to their competency and credentials - from initial boards through periodic recertification, MOC, and local and state CME requirements. Med-Challenger IM brings together in one curriculum all the content, testing material, and remedial instruction relevant to mastering these performance standards. Peer-reviewed by recognized experts and carrying all the CME hours you will need for years to come, Med-Challenger IM is simply unmatched as a training and exam preparation resource.

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Large, High Resolution Image Bank

Full-color, high-resolution imagery has become a hallmark of Challenger programs. This Challenger course contains over 3,400 images for visual reference and instructional aid. Each topically organized image enlarges to accommodate detailed examination and observation. Photographs, illustrations, ECGs, CT scans, x-rays, and Flash animations all add to the comprehensive nature of any review.

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Continuous Source of CME

With the rising costs of CME and boards review courses, as well as ever-increasing mandates from various accrediting bodies, Med-Challenger IM becomes more economical every day. Just think—you can earn up to over 290 AMA Category 1 CME credits for free! Where can you find a better offer? With Med-Challenger IM, 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?

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Topical Pretest

Short on time? Not sure where to begin? Med-Challenger IM includes topical pretests to help narrow your focus by testing your baseline knowledge. Spend less time focusing on topics you are familiar with and more time in areas of weakness.

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Long Product Life

Med-Challenger IM provides long product life -- three (3) years from the time of purchase-- regarding online access, CME life, free CME processing, and live support. It includes automatic updates to your course content online as well.

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Certification Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 295.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation 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.

 

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General Features



 
Buy Now Only $995.00
Item Name: Med-Challenger for Internists
Item Number: IM

 


 

Table of Contents

Overview: Fundamentals of Internal Medicine
Allergy and Rheumatology
Cardiovascular Disorders
Care of Older Adults
Chest Radiology
Common Complaints
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



Contributors:

Editor-in-Chief and Clinical Reviewer:
Lisa Scatena, MD
Clinical Instructor
Department of Internal Medicine, Dermatology
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO

 


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CME Accreditation

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.



Edition Release Date: March 14, 2008

 




SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
 
 
Board-style Q&A Review and Knowledge Bank

Self-Assess and Strengthen Knowledge: Every Challenger product is built as a rigorous review course providing clinical exam standard Q&A with rich remediation text and supporting materials.

Proven Methodology: Our programmed learning progression is a proven system that enhances retention so you are prepared for your examinations.

Elegant Interactivity: On-screen display is efficient and easy to use. Navigate to specific content quickly.

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Focus-In Testing (Find and Fix Weaknesses)


Focused Remediation: Topic-specific learning modules provide media-rich information and practice-review-test workflow.

Find and Fix Weak Areas: Our comprehensive courses provide "three tier testing" - the ability to pretest over a broad area of specialty knowledge, receive information on areas of embedded weakness, remediate specifically on topics of exposed weakness, then prepare all knowledge through a re-usable, board-style exam simulation.

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On-Demand Standard-of-Care Clinical Information


Clinical Reference: Our courses seamlessly integrate clinical text, imagery, and interactive, boards-style questions and answers into one easy-to-use reference, review, and assessment experience. Indeed, our clients have said that reviewing our Q&A materials provides a more practical review than reading a textbook!

Searchability: 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. Launch right into the clinical section you wish to see.

Tailored Content: We deliver complete and accurate state-of-the-art clinical information. You can reduce your risk and remain current in your career with our cutting-edge new material covering key topics that fit your specialty.

Outside Sources: Looking to further explore a peculiar presentation? Searching medication effects for a peculiar case? Our courses also offer live links to PubMed, Med-Line, and other outside resources allowing you to easily refresh your knowledge or research your cases. There is no other comparable peer-reviewed product providing both comprehensive review and the most up-to-date information on standards of care in all of our material.

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Anywhere Portability and Flexible Access


Your Place, Your Pace: Work in a manner that suits your needs. Don't have time to drive or fly to that Boards Prep seminar? Have it come to you.

Online and Offline: When you purchase any Challenger program, you will gain an online learning portal account at www.challengercme.com, through which you can access your coursework material via any computer with an Internet connection. You will receive a CD-ROM containing the same content and working course for those times where you are without an Internet connection.

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Automatic Content Updates and Enhancements


Accurate Information, Updated Continuously: Challenger prides itself on staying up-to-date in all aspects of medicine. All our courses are routinely peer-reviewed and continuously updated. Our content review cycle is aggressive, allowing us to keep our content ahead of that found in textbooks.

Upgrade Savings: 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.

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Media-Richness: Clinical Images, Charts, and More


Visual Assets: Image-richness has always been one of the hallmarks of Challenger programs and all courses are designed to deliver "after-study" value by allowing easy access to the imagery and other support media found in Q&A coursework. Our comprehensive courses, not to mention our gold-standard integrated textbooks, come packed with thousands of high-resolution clinical photographs, radiographs, diagnostic illustrations and charts, videos, and much more.

Education in Mind: We also encourage our patrons to make use of the images we supply for private and clinical educational use. We only ask that you cite Challenger Corporation's course as your source. Great for faculty lectures, resident training, and your clinical publications.

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Built-in, Multi-Year CME Credits


Earn While Your Learn: Challenger issues CME certificates directly from our office, saving you the hassle of earning CME on someone else's schedule and the travel expense of attending remote CME events. Save you spare time for family and friends. Just complete your coursework and 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.

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Free All-Support


We'll be with you every step of the way: Whether your question relates to technical function, content, or CME processing, our staff is on standby during normal business hours to assist you for FREE. You can always reach us between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST from Monday through Friday, except on national holidays. Quick-help forms are also provided online for after-hours reporting, which we proactively address upon the next business day. In short, any problem will be diagnosed and treated quickly.

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