ABFM Continual Professional Development 5

Question 1

The ABFM's continuous certification program replaced the traditional 10-year recertification exam cycle. What was the primary criticism of the old exam-based model that drove this change?

Accepted Answer

The high-stakes exam every 10 years did not ensure ongoing, current clinical competency

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Exams were too inexpensive to generate revenue for the board

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Physicians passed at too high a rate to be meaningful

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The exam content was too focused on primary care topics

Question 2

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'learning in the flow of work' in CPD?

Accepted Answer

Using a clinical decision support tool to answer a patient-specific question and earning CME credit

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Attending a week-long intensive CME conference

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Reading a textbook chapter at home on weekends

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Completing an annual mandatory training module

Question 3

A family physician is developing a personal learning plan (PLP) for CPD. Which element is most essential to include?

Accepted Answer

Self-identified learning objectives based on gaps in knowledge, skills, or practice performance

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A list of every CME conference scheduled nationally

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Insurance reimbursement codes for educational activities

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A log of all patient encounters in the past year

Question 4

How does the ABFM use specialty-specific quality measures in the context of CPD and MOC?

Accepted Answer

To identify benchmarks that physicians can use to assess their performance and guide improvement activities

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To set physician compensation levels

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To determine hospital privileges and credentialing

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To calculate state medical board licensure fees

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios represents a 'practice gap' that should trigger a CPD response for a family physician?

Accepted Answer

Discovering that only 40% of eligible patients in the practice received a recommended colorectal cancer screening

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Completing 50 hours of CME per year as required by the state

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Passing the FMCLA annual assessment with a score above the threshold

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Renewing a hospital medical staff membership

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of 'interprofessional CPD' that would be particularly relevant for family physicians?

Accepted Answer

Participating in a team-based care improvement project with nurses, pharmacists, and social workers

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Solo review of a specialty journal

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Taking a board review course alone

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Completing a self-assessment examination

Question 7

When evaluating a CPD activity's effectiveness using the Moore Outcomes Framework, which level represents the highest form of outcome?

Accepted Answer

Actual improvement in patient or community health status

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Physician satisfaction with the activity

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Declared intent to change practice

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Demonstrated change in physician knowledge