If the activity is to be used for CME credit, the score required to pass the exam is 70%.
These Quarterly CME activities consist of four elements:
- Reading The Journal with sufficient thoroughness to understand the major conclusions presented in the articles
- Passing an examination to evaluate the thoroughness of your understanding of the Journal's contents
- Reviewing the post-examination explanations of the preferred answers
- Completing the evaluation form
These activities may be used for study only, or may be submitted for credit. Payment will be required if credit is requested.
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Accreditation
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA/PRA
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Activity Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe contemporary scientific findings relevant to general orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic subspecialists.
- Identify various strategies to improve patient care through review of a wide range of topics in orthopaedics and its major subspecialty areas.
- Apply advances in orthopaedic techniques and technology.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has approved the JBJS Quarterly CME Examination as a self-assessment activity (SAE). Each credit claimed by the learner will help fulfill the MOC requirement of 20 SAE credits per three-year cycle. Learners who successfully complete a Quarterly CME activity may apply 5 credits toward MOC SAE requirements.
