General Information

CME Instructions

Authors: None Available

Abstract

Each CME activity should take approximately 1 hour to complete. Each CME activity includes the following:

  • Full text article

  • Article CME information

  • CME test

  • Evaluation

  • Learner-directed phase


CME activities within the online journal CME on the Southern Medical Association’s Web site can be accessed in the following ways:

  • Through the online Table of Contents for each month’s issue

  • CME Articles are designated by a CME link adjacent to each article’s title. Click on the link at the beginning of the article to access CME information and instructions.

  • Fees may apply.


Instructions:

  • Select the CME activity through one of the interfaces described above.

  • Log in to the Web site, using your SMA username and password. If you are not an SMA member or have not previously registered with our Web site, you will be prompted to create a ‘‘free’’ account. Or, you may join SMA to receive member
    benefits, including reduced fees for SMJ CME.

  • Review the documentation information provided.

  • Read the corresponding full-text article(s) associated with the selected CME activity in its entirety.

  • After reading the article(s), complete the CME test by selecting the ‘‘test’’ link provided. You must score 80% to achieve a passing grade and obtain CME credit. If a passing score is not achieved, you may try again.

  •  Upon scoring 80% on the test, evaluate the content and complete the learner-directed phase. Filling out the evaluation form and completing the learner-directed phase is required.

  • Complete the affidavit.

  • A CME certificate will be provided to you for your records

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