CME Information

OphthoQuestions

Release date: June 1, 2017 Expiration date: June 1, 2029

Review dates: May 2017, June 2020, May 2023

Estimated time to complete activity: Up to 545 hours

Overview:

OphthoQuestions helps subscribers prepare for their Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question bank for ophthalmology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

Target Audience:

The target audience consists of physicians specializing in ophthalmology.

ACCME Accreditation Statement:

The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement:

The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this online activity for a maximum of 545.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Through the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Continuing Certification Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory, OphthoQuestions has met the requirements as a Lifelong Learning CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards:

ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

Ophthalmology

Survey

Commercial Support:

None

Disclosure Information:

As a provider dedicated to independent education and accredited by the ACCME, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all its educational activities. All individuals with potential to influence the content of this program have disclosed all financial relationships that have occurred in the past 24 months with ineligible companies. The disclosures have been reviewed according to policy. All individuals with potential conflicts have been contacted as needed by ETSU staff, and issues of conflict have been discussed, managed, and mitigated. All individuals with the ability to influence the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclaimer:

The opinions expressed in the enduring educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Further, attendees/participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.

All reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of accreditation of this continuing education program. Information regarding drugs (e.g., their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, and precautions) and drug delivery systems is subject to change, however, and the learner is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosage and potential problems or cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug or using the drug delivery systems.

Approval of credit for this continuing education program does not imply endorsement by ETSU Quillen College of Medicine of any product or manufacturer identified.

Any medications or treatment methods suggested in this CME activity should not be used by the practitioner without evaluation of their patient's condition(s) and possible contraindication(s) or danger(s) of use of any specific medication.

Privacy Policy:

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