ABFM Continuing Medical Education 3

Question 1

A family physician attends a hospital grand rounds lecture that has not been accredited for CME credit. How should she count this for ABFM purposes?

Accepted Answer

It may count as AMA PRA Category 2 Credit

Answer

Unaccredited educational activities may be claimed as AMA PRA Category 2 Credit, which documents learning but is not equivalent to Category 1.

Question 2

Which ABFM MOC requirement specifically addresses staying current with evidence-based clinical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA)

Answer

ABFM's LLSA activities are designed to assess and promote ongoing medical knowledge aligned with current guidelines.

Question 3

Under the AAFP CME credit system, how many AAFP Prescribed credits are equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™?

Accepted Answer

1 AAFP Prescribed = 1 AMA PRA Category 1

Answer

AAFP Prescribed credits are equivalent on a 1:1 basis with AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Question 4

A family physician teaches a medical student preceptorship. Which CME category can this teaching activity be claimed under?

Accepted Answer

AMA PRA Category 2 Credit

Answer

Teaching and preceptorship activities typically qualify for AMA PRA Category 2 Credit as a self-directed learning activity.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the ABFM's Continuous Certification program compared to the older 10-year exam model?

Accepted Answer

To spread assessment and learning activities continuously rather than cramming before one high-stakes exam

Answer

Continuous Certification distributes ongoing learning and assessment throughout a physician's career, avoiding the 'teach-to-test' phenomenon of periodic high-stakes exams.

(ABFM) American Board of Family Medicine Practice Test

(ABFM) American Board of Family Medicine Practice Test

ABFM Continuing Medical Education 3