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  • Longitudinal Assessment Online CME

    Your Essential Guide to Passing the FMCLA

    The AAFP Longitudinal Assessment Online CME is your all-in-one course to maximize your test scores during the ABFM Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle. Just starting the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA) quarterly process? A pro at knocking out your 25 questions every three months?

    This Longitudinal Assessment Online maximizes every study minute with: 

    • Practice exams with feedback and citations to identify knowledge gaps 
    • Expert-guided interactive lectures to brush up on key topics  
    • Four years of searchable FP Essentials clinical monographs covering 48 key family medicine topics  
    • Searchable syllabus for easy open-book reference 
    • Follows the ABFM board exam blueprint 

    Ace each quarterly assessment by continuously reinforcing strengths. Identify areas of weakness through practice tests and receive immediate feedback. Deepen knowledge as you interact with course director Dr. David Weismiller and peers via online discussion boards.  


    AAFP Member: $1,155
    AAFP New Physician Member: $1,105
    AAFP Student or Resident Member: $805
    Other Health Care Professional: $1,155
    Nonmember: $1,395

    Optional Add-On

    AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Edition 16 Syllabus full-color
    printed syllabus - $175

    Online activity purchase is required to purchase the printed syllabus.


     

    AAFP Adaptive Learning Loop to prepare for the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA)

    Use the AAFP Adaptive Learning Loop to refresh your knowledge as you approach each quarterly Longitudinal Assessment:​ 

    1. Assess: Identify Knowledge Gaps 
    2. Acquire: Fill Knowledge Gaps 
    3. Amplify: Deepen Understanding  
    4. Apply: Complete Longitudinal Assessment 

    This package consists of two components: The AAFP Family Medicine Board Review online CME, and access to FP Comprehensive online. Details of both are below.

    AAFP Family Medicine Board Review online CME   

    AAFP Longitudinal Assessment Online gives you access to AAFP Family Medicine Board Review online. Board Review online is what you will use to access many of the curated tools to Assess and Acquire additional knowledge including:

    • Short 30-45 minutes interactive video lectures presented by experts on topics that follow the ABFM exam blueprint.  
    • 175+ case studies to hone analysis and decision-making skills.  
    • 500+ board-style questions to sharpen your test-taking skills.  
    • Downloadable syllabus with slide presentations and detailed disease state photos, charts, and tables.  
    • The AAFP Board Review and Longitudinal Assessment Learning Community to engage with colleagues and expert faculty. (Note: Specific ABFM questions encountered on the exam may not be discussed.) 
    • Approved for 49.5 AAFP Prescribed credits. 

    FP Comprehensive online   

    AAFP Longitudinal Assessment Online also gives you access to FP Comprehensive online to amplify your knowledge through deeper reading and research. You will have access to: 

    • Four years of online, searchable full-text FP Essentials monographs with a deep dive into one topic each month. 
    • 48 family medicine topics 
    • 960 questions and easy-review answers 
    • Note: No additional CME credit available through this tool. 

    Introduction

    • Guide for Exam Preparation by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

    Cardiology

    • Peripheral Vascular Disease by Robert Dachs, MD, FAAFP
    • ACS and Hyperlipidemia by Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, FAAFP
    • Hypertension by Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, FAAFP
    • Heart Failure by Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, FAAFP
    • Managing Dysrhythmias by Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, FAAFP

    Community Medicine

    • Health Promotion and Prevention by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
    • Epidemiology by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

    Dermatology

    • Managing Common Cutaneous Problems by Gary Levine, MD, FAAFP

    Emergency and Urgent Care

    • Emergency Medicine I: General Principles, Resuscitation, Stroke/TIA by Robert Dachs, MD, FAAFP
    • Emergency Medicine II: Trauma, Wound Care, Surgical Abdomen by Robert Dachs, MD, FAAFP

    Endocrinology

    • Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome by Belinda Vail, MD, FAAFP
    • Diabetes by Belinda Vail, MD, FAAFP
    • Endocrine Diseases by Benjamin Gilmer, MD, MS

    Gastroenterology  

    • Review of the Diseases of the Lower GI Tract by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
    • Review of the Diseases of the Upper GI Tract by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

    Geriatrics

    • Geriatrics I by Russell Blackwelder, MD, MDiv, CMD
    • Geriatrics II by Russell Blackwelder, MD, MDiv, CMD
    • Geriatrics III by Russell Blackwelder, MD, MDiv, CMD

    Hematology

    • Challenging Issues in Hematology by Teresa Holt, MD

    Infectious Disease

    • Fever and Infectious Diseases in Children by Janalynn Beste, MD, FAAFP
    • Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaginitis, and Vaginosis by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

    Nephrology

    • Renal Disease I by Gary Levine, MD, FAAFP
    • Renal Disease II by Gary Levine, MD, FAAFP

    Neurology

    • Common Neurologic Disorders by Teresa Holt, MD

    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • Maternity Care I by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
    • Maternity Care II by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
    • Women's Health I by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
    • Women's Health II by David Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP

    Orthopedics

    • Musculoskeletal Medicine: Common Orthopedic Problems by Joseph Garry, MD, FACSM, FAAFP
    • Fracture Care in Family Medicine by Joseph Garry, MD, FACSM, FAAFP
    • Sports Medicine by Joseph Garry, MD, FACSM, FAAFP
    • Pediatric Orthopedics: A Clinical Review by Joseph Garry, MD, FACSM, FAAFP

    Otolaryngology

    • Common ENT Problems by Teresa Holt, MD

    Pain Management

    • Management of Chronic Pain by Gary Levine, MD, FAAFP

    Pediatrics

    • Common Newborn Issues by Janalynn Beste, MD, FAAFP
    • Well-Child Care and Adolescent Issues by Janalynn Beste, MD, FAAFP

    Psychiatry

    • Behavioral Medicine I: Major Depression by Thomas W. Heinrich, MD
    • Behavioral Medicine II: Bipolar and Anxiety Disorders by Thomas W. Heinrich, MD
    • Behavioral Medicine III: ADHD, Autism, and OCD by Thomas W. Heinrich, MD

    Pulmonary Medicine

    • Pulmonary I: COPD by Shawn K. Conner, MD
    • Pulmonary II: Asthma by Shawn K. Conner, MD
    • Pulmonary III: Pulmonary Infections, Pneumonia Part 1 by Shawn K. Conner, MD
    • Pulmonary IV: Pulmonary Infections, Pneumonia Part 2/Occupational Lung Disease by Shawn K. Conner, MD
    • Pulmonary V: Lung Cancer, OSA, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis by Shawn K. Conner, MD

    Rheumatology

    • The Major Arthritides by Benjamin Gilmer, MD, MS

    Surgery

    • Preoperative Examination and Surgical Management by Belinda Vail, MD, FAAFP

    Urology

    • Urologic Problems by Benjamin Gilmer, MD, MS


    Board Review Online

    • High-speed broadband connection required for online access.
    • Latest version of FirefoxSafari, or Chrome on Windows or Macintosh computers or tablets.
    • Latest version of Adobe Reader.


    FP Comprehensive 2025

    Windows:

    Any PC running Windows 8, or Windows 10, and able to run any of the following web browsers: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome

    Mac:

    Any Mac running Mac OS v10.2 or higher, and able to run any of the following web browsers: Safari for Mac, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome 

    Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled for practice tests to function properly. 

     

    The AAFP has reviewed AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Edition 16 and deemed it acceptable for up to 49.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 8/22/2024 to 8/22/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 49.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.


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