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Comprehensive Review of Neurology (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...29.5.
Awarded by....Oakstone Medical Publishing.
Cost...........Prices vary according to the format and number of credits, from $895 to $1395. 
Purchase this course during February 2012, and receive a $100 Best Buy gift card. 
Use coupon code BESTBUYA.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures.
Format...Video DVD, Video MP4, Audio CD, Audio MP3 DVD and others.
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material last updated...July 15, 2011.
Financial support...None Stated.
Expiration of CME credit...July 15, 2014.

Comprehensive Review of Neurology is for neurologists interested in obtaining CME credits, current neurology residents, physicians studying for the neurology boards for the first time, physicians preparing for the re-certification examination, and neurologists who want to sharpen their neurological skills.
At the conclusion of this activity, you will be able to:
• Manage patients with chronic pain, as well as those with headache;
• Diagnose and manage patients with Parkinson disease, as well as those with hyperkinetic movement disorders;
• Evaluate behavioral and cognitive disorders including Alzheimer disease;
• Prevent and treat stroke;
• Evaluate and manage dizziness and imbalance;
• Identify and treat the major neuromuscular disorders, including neuropathies, ALS, and muscle disease;
• Recognize and manage neuro-ophthalmic disorders, including vision and eye movement disorders;
• Recognize the disorders in the clinical interface of neurology and internal medicine;
• Recognize the basics of cancer neurology including the neurologic complications of systemic cancer;
• Diagnose and treat common spine problems;
• Identify and treat neurological infectious disease;
• Learn the principles of managing the dying neurological patient;
• Identify and manage patients with neuro-genetic disorders;
• Discuss alterations in consciousness including coma; and
• Recognize the major demyelinating diseases, including multiple sclerosis and initiate appropriate treatment. 

CMEInfo - Programs in Neurology (Sponsored Links)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...Vary according to course.
Awarded by....Various Sponsors; see below:
Cost...........Prices vary according to the format and number of credits, from $895 to $1495. 
Purchase one of these courses during February 2012, and receive a $100 Best Buy gift card. 
Use coupon code BESTBUYA.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures.
Format...Video DVD, Video MP4, Audio CD, Audio MP3 DVD and others.
Target Audience...NEURO, NEUROSURG, RADIOLOGY, PRIMARY CARE, ENT.
Educational material last updated...2010.

Five CMEInfo activities in Neurology are described in detail below: 
Comprehensive Review of Neurology (Oakstone Medical Publishing, 32.5 credit-hours)
Electrodiagnosis and Clinical Neurophysiology (Northwestern University, 22.5 credit-hours)
Neuroradiology Review (Johns Hopkins, 25 credit-hours)
Martin A Samuels Neurology Review for Primary Care Physicians (Johns Hopkins, 25 credit-hours)
Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging (UCSF, 20 hours).

After viewing Electrodiagnosis and Clinical Neurophysiology, you will be able to:
• Discuss the basic anatomy relevant to electrodiagnosis, including surface landmarks and electrode placement;
• Identify normal and abnormal electrical potentials recorded during needle electromyographic exams;
• Explain the physiologic basis for nerve conduction, neuromuscular transmission, single muscle fiber and motor unit activity;
• Discuss the application of special techniques, including single fiber electromyography, motor unit potential analysis, and somatosensory evoked potentials; and
• Describe the clinicopathologic correlations and the application of electrodiagnostic techniques in a wide range of diseases and injuries that impair neuromuscular function.

Neuroradiology Review
• After viewing this activity, you should be able to:
• Accurately describe degenerative disorders of the spine using standard nomenclature;
• Describe the fundamentals of advanced imaging modalities in the analysis of neurological disorders;
• Identify the head and neck cancer spread patterns including nodal metastases and provide imaging assessments that assist in their comprehensive management;
• Provide a clinically helpful differential diagnosis of neoplastic, inflammatory and infectious lesions in the brain and spine;
• Diagnose the developmental, neoplastic, and non-neoplastic lesions of the brain, spine, and neck in children; and
• Recognize the indications and methods of vertebroplasty, spinal biopsy, and spinal injections.

Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging provides you with an update on the fundamentals of neuroradiological and musculoskeletal imaging. An array of imaging techniques are included with an emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging and PET/CT applications to head and neck oncology. 
After viewing Neuro and Musculoskeletal Imaging, you should be able to discuss:
• CNS pathology and strategies for optimal imaging and differentiating traumatic brain and spine injury, non-traumatic brain hemorrhage, seizure disorders, CNS infection and brain herniation;
• Head and Neck anatomy and pathology as they relate to the larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinuses, sella and temporal bone and PET/CT for H&N tumors;
• Normal anatomy and pathology related to MRI of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, foot, elbow and wrist; menisci, ligaments;
• Principles and imaging appearances of normal and abnormal bone marrow processes on MRI; and
• Characterization and staging of bone, and soft tissue tumors using MRI.

Audio-Digest Neurology (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...24 issues (2 hours per issue) for total of 48 hours.
Awarded by....Audio-Digest Foundation.
Cost...........$359 (Audio mp3cast) or $399 (Audio CD).
Format...Online MP3 or CD.
Target Audiences...NEURO.
Educational material last updated...2010.
Financial Support...None Stated. 
Expiration of CME credit...Three years after release.

Audio-Digest Neurology is designed to provide you with knowledge-based competencies identified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in its Neurology core competencies. These competencies include: 
• Basic neuroscience that is critical to the practice of neurology; 
• Pathophysiology and treatment of major psychiatric and neurologic disorders and familiarity with the scientific basis of neurology; 
• Neurologic disorders and diseases across the lifespan; 
• Psychiatric disorders and diseases across the lifespan; 
• Patient evaluation and treatment selection; and 
• Employment of principles of quality improvement in practice.

See the complete list of Audio-Digest Programs in other specialties

Advanced Certificate Program in Multiple Sclerosis Management IV (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...15.75.
Awarded by.....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost............Free.
Instruction Type....Online Newsletters, Audio Podcasts, Webcasts, and Article Reviews.
Target Audience....NEURO, FP, IM, Nurses, and Pharmacists.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial Support... Teva Neuroscience, with additional grant support from Biogen Idec, Acorda, and Allergan.
CME credit expires...May 2012.

The Advanced Certificate Program in Multiple Sclerosis Management IV provides high-level education, up-to-date information, and practical guidance that will help you improve the care of your MS patients. This outstanding multicomponent program focuses on the current state of MS pathophysiology, new MRI technologies, how the changing therapeutic landscape is affecting patient management and outcomes, the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, benefit/risk analyses, and clinical insights into optimal treatment strategies. Courses are continuously added to the curriculum throughout the year. Earn free CME/CE/CPE credit for each course you complete. If you complete all courses by July 2012, you will receive a Certificate of Advanced Study in MS Management.

See the complete list of Projects In Knowledge Free CME.

Living Medical Textbook Neurology: Multiple Sclerosis 2011 Edition (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...21.75.
Awarded by....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost for Credit....Free.
Instruction Type....Online chapters with interactive links and resources.
Target Audience...Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice/Primary Care Physicians (and other clinicians who diagnose or treat patients with Multiple Sclerosis)
Educational material last updated...August 2011.
Financial Support...Teva Neuroscience.

This interactive online neurology textbook provides comprehensive coverage of important MS-related topics, such as MRI and new imaging techniques, currently available therapies, treatments in development (Monoclonal Antibodies and Small-Molecule therapies), and symptom management. Chaired by Bruce A. Cohen, MD, the Living Medical Textbook Neurology is supplemented by hyperlinks to external multimedia resources such as illustrations, videos, journal articles, and other resources, that enhance understanding of relevant issues. And with its move to the iPhone platform, the program is even more timely and convenient.

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Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing
(Sponsored Link)
This meeting will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...The summit is planned to meet the continuing medical education needs of psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, genetic counselors, psychiatric social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for mental health patients.
Educational material will be updated...March 29, 2012.
Financial Support...Otsuka. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 29, 2013.

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013..
Topics include: 
• Understanding DSM-5 
• Managing Personality Disorder in Medical Settings 
• Deciphering Bipolar Disease and Its Mimics 
• Incorporating the Implications of Genetics in Psychiatry 
• Evolving Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
• Appreciating the Complex Set of Conditions Involved in the Autism Spectrum 
• Understanding Depression as a Neuro-Inflammatory Condition 
• Comprehending Dementia Through Neuro-Imaging 
• Evaluating New Molecules and Therapies in Psychopharmacology
After participating in Key Issues Facing Psychiatry, you will be able to:
• Describe significant changes to practice based on an understanding of the DSM-5.
• Better identify a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• Explain the role of genetics in mental health.
• Discuss the implications of mental health conditions on an understanding of genetics.
• Evaluate the impact of personality disorder in medical management.
• Apply improved skills in managing adolescent addictions.
• Implement a coherent approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
• Recognize the neurobiology of schizophrenia in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate the complex set of conditions involved in autism in practice.
• Better manage chronic pain.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the linkages between pain and depression.
• Display an understanding of depression as a neuro-inflammatory condition.
• Recognize the role of neuro-imaging in dementia.
• Choose among appropriate new psychopharmacologic therapies.

Multiple Sclerosis Tool Kit: Diagnosing and Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...9 activities for a total of up to 10.0 credits.
Awarded by.....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost............Free.
Instruction Type....Online Newsletters, Audio Podcasts, and a Webcast.
Target Audience....NEURO, Physiatrists, IM, Nurses/NPs, and Pharmacists.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial Support...Biogen Idec and Elan.
CME credit expires...One year after posting. 

Multiple Sclerosis Tool Kit: Diagnosing and Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction: 
This free online curriculum provides up-to-date information on MS-related cognitive dysfunction, practical strategies to ensure early diagnosis, and current and emerging treatment interventions that could slow its progression.

See the complete list of Projects In Knowledge Free CME.

Living Medical eTextbook Neurology: Parkinson’s Disease Edition, Early Diagnosis and Comprehensive Management
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...12.0.
Awarded by....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost for Credit....Free.
Instruction Type....Online chapters with interactive links and resources; iPhone/iPad App.
Target Audience...NEURO, FP, IM, Nurses, Pharmacists.
Educational material last updated...August 2011.
Financial Support...Teva Neuroscience.
CME Credit Expires...One year after posting each unit.

In this six-part web-based e-textbook, noted neurology experts present up-to-date information and offer practical guidance about the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD), strategies for clinical trial design, the use of MAO-B inhibitors in the treatment of patients with PD, management of early-stage, moderate-stage, and advanced-stage PD, and the management of non-motor symptoms in PD.

See the complete list of Projects In Knowledge Free CME.

Osler Neurology Board Reviews (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...Vary according to format. See ===>
Awarded by....Osler Institute.
Cost..........Vary according to format. See ===>
Instruction Type... Live or audio recordings.
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material updated on an ongoing basis.
Financial Support...None Stated.

The Osler Neurology Board Reviews offer learning in a variety of venues and formats. 
Live Osler Neurology Board Review. Topics include all major areas of Neurology. 
Credit Hours...60.    Price... $920 for Residents; $1380 for practicing physicians.
Osler Neurology Mock Oral Review Course. Mock oral exams are one-on-one simulations of the board exam with faculty examining candidates and providing feedback. These can be either private ($160 each) or before a group ($120 each). This course also has additional Optional didactic days for $400 (resident) or $600 (practicing neurologist).
Credit Hours...30.   Price...$1010, Residents; Practicing neurologist, $1050.
Osler Neurology Recertification Review Course.
Credit Hours...30.   Price...$600.
Find the dates and locations of the next Live Courses at Osler Neurology Board Reviews.
The Osler Neurology Course on 7 MP3 CDs w/Electronic Syllabus. Each CD includes a full days' lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player.
Credit Hours...None for this format.    Price...$475.
The Osler Neurology Course Creative MP3 Player Preloaded with the Course Review Audio MP3s. The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting.
Credit Hours...None for this format.    Price...$545.

Risk Management Rounds: Neurology (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...5.0.
Awarded by....Medical Risk Management, Inc.
Cost for Credit....$75.
Instruction Type....Text-Only.
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material last updated...2007.
Financial Support...None.
CME Credit Expires...April 30, 2012.
Learn More About Risk Management Rounds: Neurology

Risk Management Rounds: Neurology will teach the neurologist how to recognize and deal with circumstances that might prompt a lawsuit.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Identify the major medical misadventures and associated issues that most commonly underlie medical malpractice suits against neurologists.
2. Discuss how communication with patients can reduce medical errors, improve patient care, and reduce lawsuits.
3. Understand how the courts define your duty in a variety of situations outside the normal physician-patient relationship, such as serving on call with your hospital, covering calls for another doctor, and serving as a formal or informal consultant.
4. Recognize unconventional situations that may give rise to a physician-patient relationship.
5. Understand how medical record documentation and maintenance affects patient care and your own liability.
6. Discuss the legal duties and risks of testifying as an expert witness.
Learn More About Risk Management Rounds: Neurology

Practical Reviews in Neurology (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...24 or 48 per year (2 or 4 per month).
Awarded by.... American Academy of Neurology.
Cost..........Varies from $349 to $898 according to the number of issues per year (14 or 28) and the audio format you choose.
Instruction Type...Text Plus Audio (Online Audio Only or Online Audio plus Audio CD).
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material updated...monthly.
Financial Support...None Stated.
Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication. 

Practical Reviews in Neurology keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in Neurology each month. 
You receive up to 22 neurology articles summarized and reviewed per issue, including 10-12 in convenient audio format; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned

Practical Reviews On-Demand (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...Unlimited. See ==>
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins.
Cost..........$599 for Unlimited CME in 30+ Specialties for One year.
Format...Text Plus Audio (Online and downloadable).
Target Audience...30+ specialties.
Educational material updated monthly.
Financial Support...None Stated.

Practical Reviews On-Demand offers:
• Unlimited online access to more than 30 specialties; 
• Unlimited CME/CE credits with your one-year subscription;
• Stay current on sub-specialty topics;
• Search the Practical Reviews database; download that information to your computer and update with important articles for quick reference;
• Review key points and strengthen what you’ve learned with online self-assessment quizzes.

Critiques in Neurology (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...24 per year.
Awarded by.... Oakstone Medical Publishing.
Cost..........$199 (12 issues-one year) or $319 (24 issues-two years).
Instruction Type...Text-Only (pdf). Works on PCs, Apples and tablets.
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material updated...monthly.
Financial Support...None Stated.
Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication. 

Each online issue of Critiques in Neurology contains:
• An original, topic-based article crucial to the neurologist;
• 5 essential reviews that discuss the basics of these articles and how this information impacts your patients;
• Up to 20 critical reviews of other important articles, including expert commentary and important “Take-Home Pearls”;
• A citation section to locate each source article if further study is needed;
• Unique commentary presented by a respected colleague; and
• A true/false quiz for access to a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per 12-issue subscription.

Looking for more Neurology Board Reviews or Neurology Audio-Video CME?

Visit ApolloAudiobooks.com (Neurology)

Free CME Neurology. Many CME activities listed below offer Free Neurology CME. Look for "Cost...Free" on the left side of each entry.  

Free CME Neurology. Many CME activities listed below offer Free Neurology CME. Look for "Cost...Free" on the left side of each entry. 

AAPM&R EMG Academe
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...About 165 activities offering about 190 hours.
Awarded by....AAPM&R.
Cost for Credit....Prices are very variable. See the individual activity. Members receive about a 30% discount.
Instruction Type...Slide-Audio lectures, Case-based interactive, Text-Only.
Target Audiences...NEURO, PHYSIATRY, RAD.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial support...Some activities have support from pharmaceutical companies.

CME activities are presented in 4 formats. 
"Courses" combine audio, video, slides and interactive learning activities: Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Motor Disorders (10 hours); and Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Physiatrist: An Introduction (10 hours). You may also purchase individual modules from these courses. 
There are 15 "slide-audio lectures" on various topics (each offers 0.75 or 1.0 hour). You will find "case studies" in 6 areas: EMG (16), Musculoskeletal (4), Pain (9), Spinal Cord Injury (3), Stroke (2) and Sports Medicine (3). 
Two "journals" also offer CME. 
PM&R, currently has 98 articles from 2009 through 2011 each offering 1.0 hour of credit. 
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers 2 articles (each 1.0 hour). Podcasts offer no credit. 
Sports Medicine Board Examination Self-Study Materials are available on DVD.

Advanced Certificate Program in Multiple Sclerosis Management IV
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...15.75.
Awarded by.....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost............Free.
Instruction Type....Online Newsletters, Audio Podcasts, Webcasts, and Article Reviews.
Target Audience....NEURO, FP, IM, Nurses, and Pharmacists.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial Support... Teva Neuroscience, with additional grant support from Biogen Idec, Acorda, and Allergan.
CME credit expires...May 2012, 

The Advanced Certificate Program in Multiple Sclerosis Management IV provides high-level education, up-to-date information, and practical guidance that will help you improve the care of your MS patients. This outstanding multicomponent program focuses on the current state of MS pathophysiology, new MRI technologies, how the changing therapeutic landscape is affecting patient management and outcomes, the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, benefit/risk analyses, and clinical insights into optimal treatment strategies. Courses are continuously added to the curriculum throughout the year. Earn free CME/CE/CPE credit for each course you complete. If you complete all courses by July 2012, you will receive a Certificate of Advanced Study in MS Management.

See the complete list of Projects In Knowledge Free CME.

American Association of Neuromuscluar and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) 
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...About 110 activities offering a total of about 200 hours.
Awarded by....American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Cost for Credit.....About $15 per hour; Reduced fee for members.
Instruction Type.... Text-and-Graphics.
Target Audience....NEURO, PHYSIATRY (and other physicians who have an interest in treating patients with muscle and nerve disorders).
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial Support...Not stated.

Online CME activities are best found through the "Marketplace" tab. Activities fall into these groups:
• Case Reports: (27 activities; 27 hours). Examples: Acute Paralytic Poliomyelitis; Acute Retrohumeral Radial Neuropathies; Alcoholic Polyneuropathy.
• Case Studies (13 activities; 13 hours). Examples: Acute Facial Diplegia and Adult Acid Maltase Deficiency.
• Course Book (41 activities; hours not counted). Examples: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from A to Z and HIV, Bracing, and Neuromuscular Vignettes.
• Guidelines: (8 activities; about 16 hours). Examples: Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy; Electrodiagnostic Studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
• Journal Review (20 activities; 40 hours). Examples: Acetycholinesterase Inhibitors in MG: to be or not to be? and Applying Proteomics to the Diagnosis and Treatment of ALS and Related Diseases.
See the full set of AANEM online and home-study programs.

American Heart Association Professional Education Center
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD,
Credit hours...33 activities; hours not counted.
Awarded by....American Heart Association.
Cost...........Most are free.
Instruction Type...Slide-Audio, slide-video, podcast.
Target Audience...CARD, FP, IM, NEURO.
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial support...Multiple Pharmaceutical Companies.

The American Heart Association Professional Education Center offers live and televised sessions as well as distance learning through print and CD. To find the online material, choose Course Catalog, then Delivery Method, then Online Courses, Webinars and Webcasts. All activities are concerned with the prevention and treatment of heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease.

American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR)
Last visited....2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours....0.5 to 1.5 hours per course; most are 0.5 hour; about 60 courses offering about 40 hours.
Awarded by....ASNR.
Cost for Credit....Free to members of ASNR; $15 to $45 for nonmembers.
Instruction Type....Streaming -Video with Slide accompaniment.
Target Audience....RAD, NEURO, NEUROSURG.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial Support...None stated.

You will now find  about 60 self-assessment courses, each offering 0.5 to 1.5 hours. Some recent topics are:
• Imaging Stem Cell Fate and Therapeutic Efficacy In Brain Tumor Models;
• MR Imaging of TIAs and Hyperacute Stroke;
• Assessing Tissue Viability;
• Evaluating Infarct Time Course on Diffusion-Weighted Images;
• VERTEBROPLASTY AND THE INVEST TRIAL; and
• SAMMPRIS.

Archives of Neurology
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD,
Credit hours...1.0 hour per issue (12 hours total).
Awarded by....American Medical Association.
Cost...........Free to subscribers to Archives of Neurology and AMA members.
Instruction Type...Text-and-Graphics
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial support...None.
CME Credit Expires...Two years after posting.

Individual subscribers to Archives of Neurology and AMA members may participate in Archives of Neurology CME. You will find a wide selection of neurology topics. Some topics covered frequently are: Aging/Geriatrics, Cardiovascular System, Drug Therapy, Immunology, Neurology and Oncology.

Cleveland Clinic Neurology
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD
Credit hours....16 activities offering a total of about 13 hours.
Awarded by....Cleveland Clinic.
Cost..........Free.
Instruct. Type...Slide-Video and Slide-Audio Lectures, Podcasts, Text-Only.
Target Audiences...NEURO.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial Support...Some activities have commercial support.
CME Credit Expires...2 years after posting.

Some recent activities include:
• Comorbidity, Quality of Life, and Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis;
• Peripheral Artery Disease - Underdiagnosed and Undertreated;
• Jet lag and shift work sleep disorders: How to help reset the internal clock;
• Risks and Benefits of Therapy I: Focus on Natalizumab and Mitoxantrone;
• A Woman with Patent Foramen Ovale and Ischemic Stroke; and
• Treatment of Ischemic Stroke: from Emergency Department Evaluation to Discharge.

Increasing Awareness of Hansen's Disease in the United States
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...1.5 (2 lectures, 28 minutes and 34 minutes). 
Awarded by....American Academy of Family Practice.
Cost...........Free
Instruct. Type...Slide-Audio Lecture, Slide-Video Lecture.
Target Audiences...DERM,  NEURO, ER, FAMILY MEDICINE, PUBLIC HEALTH.
Educational material last updated....2010.
Financial Support...U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration.

Increasing Awareness of Hansen's Disease in the United States is designed to increase health care providers’ awareness of this unique and misunderstood disease.
The course consists of two separate lectures: The first lecture covers introductory topics and concepts that are necessary to understand how Hansen's Disease is diagnosed and treated. The second lecture covers more advanced treatment topics and concepts. 
Completing this course will enable you to:
• Access the services provided by the National Hansen’s Disease Programs to healthcare providers;
• Recognize the cardinal signs and symptoms of Hansen’s disease;
• Understand the microbiology and pathology of Hansen’s Disease before and after treatment;
• Identify the varied clinical presentations of Hansen’s disease;
• List two basic treatment regimens used in the U.S. for Hansen’s disease and how patients are classified into these two groups; and
• Learn the complications of Hansen’s disease and how to manage them.
To enroll, call 1-800-642-2477 or send an E-mail to mtemplet@hrsa.gov. Once enrolled, all modules and post-tests must be completed within 2 weeks. 

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing
This meeting will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...9.0.
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...Streaming Video Lectures.
Target Audiences...The summit is planned to meet the continuing medical education needs of psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, genetic counselors, psychiatric social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for mental health patients.
Educational material will be updated...March 29, 2012.
Financial Support...Otsuka. 
Expiration of CME credit...March 29, 2013.

Key Issues Facing Psychiatry: What’s New, Important and Changing will be presented live online on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST and Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST and then available on demand through March 29, 2013..
Topics include: 
• Understanding DSM-5 
• Managing Personality Disorder in Medical Settings 
• Deciphering Bipolar Disease and Its Mimics 
• Incorporating the Implications of Genetics in Psychiatry 
• Evolving Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
• Appreciating the Complex Set of Conditions Involved in the Autism Spectrum 
• Understanding Depression as a Neuro-Inflammatory Condition 
• Comprehending Dementia Through Neuro-Imaging 
• Evaluating New Molecules and Therapies in Psychopharmacology
After participating in Key Issues Facing Psychiatry, you will be able to:
• Describe significant changes to practice based on an understanding of the DSM-5.
• Better identify a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
• Explain the role of genetics in mental health.
• Discuss the implications of mental health conditions on an understanding of genetics.
• Evaluate the impact of personality disorder in medical management.
• Apply improved skills in managing adolescent addictions.
• Implement a coherent approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
• Recognize the neurobiology of schizophrenia in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate the complex set of conditions involved in autism in practice.
• Better manage chronic pain.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the linkages between pain and depression.
• Display an understanding of depression as a neuro-inflammatory condition.
• Recognize the role of neuro-imaging in dementia.
• Choose among appropriate new psychopharmacologic therapies.

Living Medical Textbook Neurology: Multiple Sclerosis 2011 Edition (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...21.75.
Awarded by....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost for Credit....Free.
Instruction Type....Online chapters with interactive links and resources.
Target Audience...Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice/Primary Care Physicians (and other clinicians who diagnose or treat patients with Multiple Sclerosis)
Educational material last updated...August 2011.
Financial Support...Teva Neuroscience.

This interactive online neurology textbook provides comprehensive coverage of important MS-related topics, such as MRI and new imaging techniques, currently available therapies, treatments in development (Monoclonal Antibodies and Small-Molecule therapies), and symptom management. Chaired by Bruce A. Cohen, MD, the Living Medical Textbook Neurology is supplemented by hyperlinks to external multimedia resources such as illustrations, videos, journal articles, and other resources, that enhance understanding of relevant issues. And with its move to the iPhone platform, the program is even more timely and convenient.

Living Medical eTextbook Neurology: Parkinson’s Disease Edition, Early Diagnosis and Management (Sponsored Link)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...3 units each offering 2.0 hours (Total of 6 hours).
Awarded by....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost for Credit....Free.
Instruction Type....Online chapters with interactive links and resources; iPhone/iPad App.
Target Audience...NEURO, FP, IM, Nurses, Pharmacists.
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial Support...Teva Neuroscience.
CME Credit Expires...One year after posting each unit.

Living Medical eTextbook Neurology: Parkinson’s Disease Edition, Early Diagnosis and Management: 
In this three-part web-based e-textbook, noted neurology experts present up-to-date information and offer practical guidance about the early diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease (PD), strategies for clinical trial design, and the use of MAO-B inhibitors in the treatment of patients with PD. Free iPhone/iPad app is also available. 

Multiple Sclerosis Educational Alliance
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...1.5
Awarded by....Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower.
Cost...........Free.
Instruction Type...
Target Audiences...
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial Support...Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
CME Credit Expires...February 28, 2012.

A single webcast, Improving Ambulation in MS, featuring:
• An update on methods for evaluating ambulation in MS patients
• The latest techniques, devices, and pharmaceutical agents for managing ambulation dysfunction
• Highlights of a satellite symposium at the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAM&R) Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition, on November 4, 2010, in Seattle, Washington
• Three expert rehabilitation clinicians from major MS centers
Developed for physicians and nurses involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis
You will also find a link to the Free DVD, When Your MS Patient Gets Sick (1.5 hours)

Multiple Sclerosis Tool Kit: Diagnosing and Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. 
Credit hours...9 activities for a total of up to 10.0 credits.
Awarded by.....Projects In Knowledge.
Cost............Free.
Instruction Type....Online Newsletters, Audio Podcasts, and a Webcast.
Target Audience....NEURO, Physiatrists, IM, Nurses/NPs, and Pharmacists.
Educational material last updated....2011.
Financial Support...Biogen Idec and Elan.
CME credit expires...One year after posting. 

Multiple Sclerosis Tool Kit: Diagnosing and Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction: 
This free online curriculum provides up-to-date information on MS-related cognitive dysfunction, practical strategies to ensure early diagnosis, and current and emerging treatment interventions that could slow its progression.

NEJM Weekly CME Program
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours ...One per exam, three per week. (Total of about 140 hours now available).
Awarded by....Massachusetts Medical Society.
Cost..........Free to subscribers to NEJM; $15 (or $100 for bundles of ten) for non-subscribers).
Instruction  Type....Text-and-Graphics.
Target Audiences....FP, IM, IM subspecialists.
Educational material last updated....Weekly.
Financial Support...None Stated.

Each week, three articles in the New England Journal of Medicine have a companion CME exam available online. You can earn up to one CME credit for each exam successfully completed. NEJM subscribers receive 20 online exams per year as part of their subscription. Non-subscribers may pay on an hourly basis ($15 per single credit or $100 for 10 exams) and read the articles and take the exams completely online.

Neurology (Journal of the American Academy of Neurology)
Last visited....2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...1.5 per issue (150 hours available).
Awarded by.....American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
Cost............Free to members of the Academy. By annual subscription to others ($558 for 3 years).
Instruction Type....Text-Only.
Target Audiences....NEURO.
Educational material last updated...2011.
Financial Support...None Stated.

Each issue of this weekly online journal contains two articles offering CME. You must complete the quiz for each CME article in the issue before receiving credit. You must be a subscriber (or member) to read the titles or content of the articles. 

Practical Reviews in Neurology
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...24 or 48 per year (2 or 4 per month).
Awarded by.... American Academy of Neurology.
Cost..........Varies from $349 to $898according to the number of issues per year (14 or 28) and the audio format you choose.
Instruction Type...Text Plus Audio (Online Audio Only or Online Audio plus Audio CD).
Target Audience...NEURO.
Educational material updated...monthly.
Financial Support...None Stated.
Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication. 

Practical Reviews in Neurology keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in Neurology each month. 
You receive up to 22 internal medicine articles summarized and reviewed per issue, including 10-12 in convenient audio format; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned

WE MOVE (Movement Disorder Virtual University)
Last visited...2/2012.
Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Credit hours...10 activities offering a total of 11.0 hours. 
Awarded by....We Move.
Cost..........Free.
Instruction Type....Case-Based-Interactive; Disease-Based Interactive;  (Text-Only).
Target Audiences....NEURO.
Educational material last updated...2010.
Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies.
Expiration of CME credit...2012. 

CME activities are organized into the following sections:
• Clinical Diagnostic Theatre: (1 hour); 
• Pediatric Movement Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (2 Hours); 
• The Role of Chemodenervation in the Management of Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders (2 hours): The Use of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia; and Botulinum Toxin Injection Therapy for the Treatment of Spastic Diplegia) ; and 
• A Core Curriculum in Movement Disorders (6 hours): Focal Dystonia, The Neurologic Examination, Rating Scales, Differential Diagnosis, Pharmacology Part One and Pharmacology Part Two.