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Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Databases and Clinical Tools

The following resources are available to UW users with access to UW Libraries resources.

DynaMed UW users only offers two methods for obtaining CE credit, see below. Credits available: AMA* and AAFP.

  • DynaMed CE UW users only
    "Physicians and nurse practitioners using DynaMed to inform and support their clinical decisions are eligible to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits and continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours, respectively, for this internet point of care (PoC) activity." Once you click on an article the link for obtaining CME can be found in the upper left hand corner.
  • DynaMed EBM Journal UW users only
    DynaMed editors monitor a large volume of research information on a daily basis through Systematic Literature Surveillance and frequently find articles that are of significant and timely interest to health care providers.

Essential Evidence Plus UW users only

"Physicians using Essential Evidence Plus to inform and support their clinical decisions may now earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for this activity." Credits available: AMA*  

UpToDate UW users only

"If you have an individual subscription to UpToDate or you access UpToDate from an EMR, you can earn CME credit each time you research a clinical question ." Further answers about CME may be found on the FAQ page.  Credits available: list of UpToDate CME accreditations.

*AMA= AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

For more information about ACCME® accreditation: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education . Every CME provider has its own procedure for issuing CME credits, please enquire with the course organizer if you have specific questions. Please be aware that websites and links are subject to change without notice; feel free to let us know about broken links.

Journals

Below are listed journals offering Continuing Medical Education. Every journal has its own procedure for issuing CME credits, please read the instructions carefully. 

American Family Physician UW users only

CME offered through Clinical Key, and sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic. 

Annals of Internal Medicine UW users only

CME offered online from journal sources on internal medicine related topics. Credits available: AMA*. 

British Medical Journal UW users only

Educational articles and learning modules available. Credits available: Not AMA* through this this journal.

Journal of the American Medical Association and associated Archives journals (includes Archives of Surgery) UW users only

CME offered online from a variety of journal sources on a variety of topics. Credits available: AMA*.

New England Journal of Medicine UW users only

Weekly CME program. Credits available: AMA*.

New England Journal of Medicine UW users only

Review CME Program – 50 credits for a single exam. Credits available: AMA*.

*AMA= AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

For more information about ACCME® accreditation: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education . Every CME provider has its own procedure for issuing CME credits, please enquire with the course organizer if you have specific questions. Please be aware that websites and links are subject to change without notice; feel free to let us know about broken links.

Other Online Sources

Below are listed websites offering online CME. Most sites are commercial and require personal registration.

Every CME provider has its own procedure for issuing CME credits; please enquire with the course organizer if you have specific questions.

  • AHC Media LLC, freeCME.com - CME offered online on a variety of topics. Credits available: various, AMA*.

  • Cardio Village - CME available in cardiovascular medicine. Credits available: AMA*, accredited by the ACCME.

  • Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education - CME offered online from a variety of sources in a variety of topics in multiple formats. Also shows a listing of live offerings. Credits available: various, AMA*.

  • HEAL-WA - CME offered online through Dynamed for members. Credits available: AMA* and AAFP.

  • MedScape CME Today - CME offered online on a variety of topics in multiple formats. Credits available: various, accredited by the ACCME.

  • Online Continuing Medical Education - Dr. Bernard Sklar’s thorough list, by specialty, of online AMA approved CME offerings. Many sites give dates when last reviewed. Credits available: various.

  • PRIME - CME offered online from a variety of sources in a variety of topics in multiple formats. Also show a listing of live offerings. Credits available: various, AMA*, accredited by the ACCME.

  • Prime Oncology - CME offered online for physicians who treat patients with cancer. Credits available: accredited by the ACCME.

 

*AMA=AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

For more information about ACCME® accreditation: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Every CME provider has its own procedure for issuing CME credits, please enquire with the course organizer if you have specific questions. Please be aware that websites and links are subject to change without notice; feel free to let us know about broken links.