CMEinfo Insider Product Review

CMEList April 17, 2018

What is CMEinfo Insider?

Oakstone's CMEinfo Insider gives users 24/7 access to Oakstone’s library of board reviews, clinical updates, and journal summaries for all specialties.

How do you earn CME Credits with CMEinfo Insider?

To earn CME credits, users must answer questions and complete a post-test after reviewing different video lectures, board reviews, journal summaries, and other CME activities included in CMEinfo Insider.

As seen in the image below, the CMEinfo Insider interface easily allows you to select the course, article, or audio or video lecture you want to consume. All you have to do is select one of the CME activities to start learning and preparing for the post test to earn CME credits.


CMEinfo Insider Product Review

What Specialties does Oakstone's CMEinfo Insider cover?

CMEinfo Insider covers 14 different specialties. The specialties are:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Hospital Medicine 
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiology
  • Urology
  • Cardiology - Coming Soon!
  • Critical Care - Coming Soon! 

Benefits of CMEinfo Insider

  • Content Depth
    • CMEinfo Insider gives you access to Oakstone produced content for every specialty they cover. While there may be a specific specialty you want to focus on, CMEinfo Insider gives you the option to review and learn about other medical specialties if you would like.
  • Mobile and Tablet Access
    • CMEinfo Insider can be accessed on your phone or tablet in addition to your computer. This makes it easier to learn and earn your CME credits on the go whenever you’d like.
  • Variety of Learning Formats
    • CMEinfo Insider is very flexible in that the content comes in audio, video, and written formats. This flexibility allows users to choose the format that best matches their strongest learning methods.
  • Pass Guarantee
    • Oakstone is very confident that thorough review of CMEinfo Insider materials will lead to passing board certification and maintenance of certification exams. If you do not pass either of the exams, Oakstone will provide full credit in the same amount of your CMEinfo purchase price. This credit can be used towards any future CME related purchase from Oakstone.
  • Organized
    • The CMEinfo Insider interface is very organized and provides for a great user experience. It is organized by topic, so you can easily find what you are looking for. In addition, you can create custom “playlists” that allows you to prioritize activities and instantly and conveniently view the most relevant content. Take a look at the image below for more details.

      CMEinfo Insider Interface
  • Monthly Updates
    • Oakstone adds new topics every month to ensure CMEinfo Insider users get the latest content. With the constant changes in the medical field, these updates ensure users stay current and on top of trending topics such as risk and patient safety. This content comes at no extra charge for the duration of your subscription.
  • Unbiased content
    • CMEinfo Insider content is based on evidence and free of bias. In addition, there is no external advertising. With the growing concern of the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medical education and CME activities, CMEinfo Insider definitely provides a refreshing perspective on unbiased medical content.

Drawbacks of Oakstone CMEinfo Insider

  • Price
    • CMEinfo Insider is priced higher than other Oakstone products such as CMEinfo and Practical Reviews primarily due to the content depth and unlimited CME credit earning potential. However, if you were to buy all the CMEinfo products that are included within CMEinfo Insider, you would spend exceptionally more. For those looking for a specific program, CMEinfo options may be the better choice. 
  • Limited Number of specialties
    • CMEinfo Insider does not cover as many specialties as other Oakstone products such as Practical Reviews. Some popular specialties not covered by CMEinfo Insider include Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hematology, and Oncology. However, Oakstone is continuously adding new specialties to the program. For example, Cardiology and Critical Care are in the process of being added to CMEinfo Insider soon.

CMEinfo Insider Pricing:

Below, you can see the different Pricing options for CMEinfo Insider. Depending on the CME subscription length, you can get a complimentary $1,000 or $1,500 Amazon gift card.

  • 1 Year Membership
    • Price: $1,799
    • Complimentary $1,000 Amazon gift card
    • 24/7 Access to entire library of board reviews, clinical updates, and journal summaries
    • Mobile and tablet access
    • Unlimited AMA PRA Category 1 Credits earning potential
    • Over 18,000 journal article summaries
    • Over 1,230 board review and clinical update activities
    • New topics added every month
    • Online quizzes with instant pass or fail notification
    • Pass guarantee
  • 2 Year Membership
    • Price: $2,999
    • Complimentary $1500 Amazon gift card
    • 24/7 Access to entire library of board reviews, clinical updates, and journal summaries
    • Mobile and tablet access
    • Unlimited AMA PRA Category 1 Credits earning potential
    • Over 18,000 journal article summaries
    • Over 1,230 board review and clinical update activities
    • New topics added every month
    • Online quizzes with instant pass or fail notification
    • Pass Guarantee

Takeaways

CMEinfo Insider is one of the most comprehensive CME packages on the market. With access to Oakstone’s collection of educational resources for multiple specialties, users can easily earn all of the CME credits they need in one convenient spot.

With multiple formats, CMEinfo Insider caters to all different types of learners. This combined with the user friendly interface makes learning and earning your CME credits as simple and convenient as possible.

Rating: 5 Stars