Instructions for AAPM&R Self-Assessment Examinations

An examination component of the 2006 Study Guide enables you to assess your need for continuing medical education (CME) in the topics presented: the Self-Assessment Examination for Practitioners (SAE-P). An SAE-P with an accompanying answer key for each Study Guide chapter and Focused Review article is contained in this issue. Completion of the 2 Study Guide topics earns 30 hours of category 1 CME credit. Credit may be obtained until March 31, 2009.

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) has designated each set of Study Guide articles and its corresponding SAE-P for a maximum of 15 category 1 CME credits toward the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Please complete the relevant program evaluation(s) and the CME application enclosed in the back of this issue to receive credit for these activities. Study Guide participation for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) diplomates will be documented to ABPMR. These activities are an acceptable form of self-assessment required for Maintenance of Certification by the ABPMR.

The Study Guide and the Self-Assessment Examination subcommittees welcome your evaluation of these materials. Each year members who have evaluated these materials have contributed to the ongoing improvement of the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

The AAPM&R Self-Assessment Examination Subcommittee 

Joseph B. Webster, MD, Chair, Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning, and Research

Venu Akuthota, MD, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine

John E. Begovich, DO, Physiatric Therapeutics

Michelle S. Gittler, MD, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Devices

Brian M. Kelly, DO, Neuromuscular Disorders

Thomas S. Kiser, MD, MPH, Brain Disorders

Theresa J. Lie-Nemeth, MD, Medical Rehabilitation

Virginia S. Nelson, MD, MPH, Pediatric Rehabilitation

Atul T. Patel, MD, Electrodiagnosis

Amy C. Phelan, MD, DVM, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Topics

Heidi Prather, DO, Industrial Rehabilitation

Jeffrey Rosenbluth, MD, Spinal Cord Disorders

Vivian C. Shih, MD, Joint and Connective Tissue Disorders

Cheryl Ritzi, MBA, Director of Education and Research

Julie Chan, Education Products Manager