CME Available - No CEU Technologist Credit

The Back Pain Self-Assessment (SA) is an excellent study guide for maintenance of certification or preparing for board exams. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) have reviewed and approved this product as part of a comprehensive lifelong learning program, which is mandated by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) as a necessary component of maintenance of certification (MOC).

Upon completion of this SAE, the exam taker will acquire knowledge on:
1. The indications and the optimal diagnostic studies to be used in the evaluation of patients with low back pain.
2. Evidence-based treatment options for acute and chronic low back pain, as it relates to the underlying pathology.
3. Clinical features, anatomic structures, and physiologic findings of musculoskeletal and neurogenic causes of back pain.  

FEATURES:
1. The Back Pain SA tests participants on medical knowledge of back pain, centered around anatomy, clinical reasoning, diagnostic testing, pathophysiology and treatment. 
2. Receive a comprehensive coaching report that provides correct answers and explanations and shows how you compare to other physicians.
3. Take the exam on your own schedule and your own pace.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The AANEM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DISCLOSURE INFORMATION :
Dr. Benjamin Barnes is on the Biogen Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau. Dr. Christyn Edmundson is on an advisory board for Alexion. Dr. W. David Arnold is a paid consultant for Novartis, Avidity Biosciences, Genentech, Cadent Therapeutics, and Arrowhead Pharmaceutics.  He has received grant funding from NIH, Biogen, and NMD Pharma. Dr. Rabia Malik receives Ra Pharma research support, MDA travel and speaker honorarium. Any conflict of interest has been resolved according to ACCME standards.

CREDIT DESIGNATION :
The AANEM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit expires 3/15/2025.

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Back Pain Self-Assessment and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment(SA) activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has reviewed the Back Pain Self-Assessment and has approved it for SA CME credit within their Continuous Certification Program. 

 

FORMAT: Online Exam