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If you're looking for a tool to help you prepare for the American Board of Family Practice certification or recertification exam, or if you just want a great resource for your office, check out the 2004 edition of FP Comprehensive available from AAFP Home Study. This single CD-ROM contains a compilation of 72 FP Essentials monographs (1998 through 2003) and 24 FP Audio programs (2002 and 2003). There are more than 3,600 questions and answers in the monographs, the 2002 - 2003 clinical and therapeutic updates, and the 10 practice tests. A powerful search function quickly locates specific information. Home Study subscribers pay $79.95; other AAFP members pay $186.95. CME credit is available for the 2003 monographs (additional fee required). Order online at http://www.aafp.org/homestudy.xml or call (800) 274-2237, Ext. 5298. |
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All active members and residents should have received in the mail a copy of the latest CME Bulletin, Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Associated With Metabolic Syndrome. Learn about diagnosing metabolic syndrome, the various roles of lipoprotein particle measurement and how to educate patients about cardiovascular implications of metabolic syndrome. Free CME credit is available -- just go online to complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation (visit http://www.aafp.org/cmebulletin.xml and follow the links), or submit the answer sheet by mail or fax as directed in the bulletin. |
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-- Proven value: Attend the Women's Health in Primary Care course May 19 - 22 in Tucson, Ariz., and improve the health care of your female patients. Lecture and breakout session topics include migraines and headaches, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, depression, heart disease, infertility, and chronic pain. Look for interactive sessions with expert faculty. For more information or to register, go to http://www.aafp.org/aafpcourses.xml and click on the course title. Register before April 19 and save. Proven value: Stay two more days in Tucson and take in the Colposcopy Update and Review course May 22 - 23. This course is geared to physicians with prior colposcopy experience who want to explore recent changes and trends while gaining additional hands-on experience. Lectures include cervical and uterine cancer, cryotherapy of the cervix, and how to perform loop electrosurgery. Go to http://www.aafp.org/aafpcourses.xml and click on the course title to learn more. Register before April 19 to get the early-bird discount. |
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