Unlike standard continuing medical education programs, there are special requirements for emergency medicine. The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) has instituted its Emergency Medicine Continuous Certification (EMCC).

The CME-like component of the EMCC is based on the LLSA - Lifelong Learning Self-Assessment. This is a list of 20 articles with multiple-choice questions. The LLSA reading list and LLSA test can be accessed through the ABEM website. An alternative way to access the LLSA materials is through the eMedHome. There is a fee associated with the eMedHome route.

LLSA reading lists:

2004 LLSA reading list
2005 LLSA reading list
2007 LLSA reading list
2008 LLSA reading list
2009 LLSA reading list
2010 LLSA reading list

The EMCC consists of several other components, including an examination of Cognitive Expertise (ConCert, once/10 years), a review of Professional Standing, and an assessment of Practice Performance. These components will have been completely instituted by 2005.

Other Resources

Medicine Board Review - options for medicine board review including courses with 30-40 category 1 CME credits.