FAQ
How much CME credit can I earn by using FP EssentialsTM/FP AudioTM?
The monthly editions of the FP EssentialsTM have been reviewed and are accepted for an average of six (6) Prescribed hours; FP AudioTM have been reviewed and are accepted for two (2) Prescribed hours of CME credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Go to the CME Statement.
How long do I have to complete FP EssentialsTM/FP AudioTM materials for credit?
You have two years from the date of publication to submit each monograph and audio answer sheet. The final return date for all FP EssentialsTM/FP AudioTM materials is stated on the answer sheet.
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive CME credit for the year in which each answer sheet is received at the AAFP.
How does my CME credit get recorded?
The CME Resources department keeps a database of subscriber CME hours.
When you submit your completed answer sheet, it is important that you include your subscriber (Academy) ID number as well as your name. This information will allow CME Resources staff to promptly process your answer sheets and ensure that your CME hours are posted to your record. AAFP members will have their hours automatically posted to their Academy CME records.
What topics are covered?
The FP Essentials™ series is based on a 6-year curriculum (72 issues). Once a curriculum cycle is completed, a topic may be repeated in the next cycle, but clinical information is new each time a topic is published. Go to the Monograph curriculum.
The FP Audio™ topics are selected from a rolling 3-year curriculum that includes adult medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and family practice topics. Go to the Audio curriculum.
Can FP EssentialsTM help me with board review?
FP EssentialsTM is used as a longitudinal board review tool. The 6-year curriculum coincides with your recertification cycle.
How many CME hours do I need?
AAFP by-laws require Active members to accrue during each three-year re-election period a minimum of 150 hours of AAFP-approved CME, of which at least 75 hours must be prescribed credit and at least 25 hours must come from group experiences.
How long is each FP Audio™ program?
The monthly audio program is one hour long. Preview the Audio program (1-page PDF; About PDFs).
Is the information covered in FP Essentials™ the same information recorded in the FP Audio™?
Audio topics are different from topics covered in FP Essentials™.
Could you send me more information on your program?
You may preview the online samples (available on the Combined Subscription page) or you may request a sample packet at no charge. The packet will include a sample of the FP Essentials™ and FP Audio™ programs with enrollment information, so you can preview the quality of the educational materials at your convenience. Go to Contact Us.
