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:
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.
