CME Outfitters Podcasts

Colleagues from KnowFully Medical Education’s (KME) two flagship brands – CME Outfitters (CMEO) and Creative Educational Concepts (CEC) – recently attended the 2024 Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEHP) Annual Conference, held from February 5-8 in New Orleans.

Subscribe to a unique series of CMECast podcasts focused on the treatment of gynecologic cancers, in partnership with a faculty champion, Richard Penson, MD, of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

CME Outfitters Recognized for its programs in Sleep, Pain Management, NVAF, Oncology, Hematology, and Brain Health CME Outfitters, a leading accredited provider of continuing education and division of KnowFully Learning Group, announced it has received six…

Psychiatry.org Access the Psychiatrist Locator to find a physician in your area specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness. Read a helpful Q&A where expert psychiatrist Dr. Alan Gelenberg provides answers to common…

Dr. Darren McGuire takes diabetes to heart by sharing the very real risks of vascular events (heart attack, stroke, peripheral arterial disease) associated with type 2 diabetes

If you or someone you love is struggling with opioid addiction, having Naloxone on hand and knowing how to administer it can save lives. We’ve compiled some helpful tools for and guides that may help save the life of someone you care about.

Watch three videos on various aspects of opioid abuse prevention: what is meant by ‘prevention,’ the role genetics can play in predisposing people toward addiction, and how our communities influence or intervene on early choices.

Understand how, when, and where drugs of abuse affect the brain. Professor Mark Gold, MD, winner of ASAM’s Annual Lifetime Achievement Award, takes learners on an augmented reality tour of the brain and how it responds to opioids and other commonly abused drugs.

Understand how, when, and where drugs of abuse affect the brain. Professor Mark Gold, MD, winner of ASAM’s Annual Lifetime Achievement Award, takes learners on an augmented reality tour of the brain and how it responds to opioids and other commonly abused drugs.

See highly-technical and animated 3D renderings of how the body processes pain signals, and how the signals are blocked by opioids and other drugs of abuse.

Increasing access to naloxone is essential to reducing overdose mortality. Strategies for increasing access must be thoughtfully developed and deployed to ensure that naloxone is available to any at-risk individual—whether that be an individual with chronic…

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Depression: A Global Epidemic and a Catalyst for Substance Abuse An interview with Charles F. Zorumski, MD Dr. Zorumski is the Samuel B. Guze Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry, and Professor of Neuroscience…

An unrestricted educational grant from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies will enable CMEO to build upon the success of a health equity initiative launched in 2021 and allow expansion into new therapeutic areas RADNOR,…

Partnership will deliver healthcare education and resources to an estimated 27.7 million members of the African- American and Latino communities on a multitude of therapeutic areas and disease states RADNOR, Pennsylvania (September 15, 2022) – CME…

Learn more about common pronouns, the impact of making assumptions, pronouns in the workplace, and more, in this free PDF guide

Learn more about the intersections of gender, language, inclusivity, and health equity, as well as suggested language swaps in this helpful guide.

As Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month comes to an end, CME Outfitters would like to shine a light on von Willebrand disease (VWD), a rare bleeding disorder which affects approximately 1%-2% of the United States. Von Willebrand disease is…

Joint Accreditation recognizes CME Outfitters’ commitment to interprofessional education and team-based care; Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP joins as manager of strategic partnerships to further support accreditation services BETHESDA, Maryland (September 30, 2021) – CME…

Joint Accreditation: Advancing education for the team, by the team As of July 26, 2021, CME Outfitters has taken the exciting step forward in our mission to provide innovative education designed by the team, for the…

CME Outfitters wins the 2020 National Association of Medical Education Companies’ Award for Best Practice in Continuing Medical Education Outside of the USA. BETHESDA, Maryland (April 14, 2021) –  CME Outfitters (CMEO), a leading accredited provider…

CME Outfitters Launches Pharmacist Central for Continuing Education CMEO Pharmacist Central provides free, accredited continuing education activities curated especially for pharmacists BETHESDA, Maryland (May 5, 2021) – CME Outfitters (CMEO), a leading accredited provider of continuing…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CME Outfitters, a Division of KnowFully Learning Group, Announces Monica E. Peek, MD, MPH, MS, FACP Will Chair Educational Roundtable on Unconscious Bias and Disparities in Healthcare Event will bring together diverse viewpoints…

Multi-Prong Program Launching in 2021 is Supported by an Educational Grant from the Johnson & Johnson Institute* to Educate Healthcare Providers and Offer Real-World Solutions to Address Unconscious Bias and Disparities in Care BETHESDA, Maryland (March…

It should come as no surprise that in the American healthcare system racial and ethnic disparities are prevalent that disproportionately affect communities of color. From stigma to barriers to care and longer waiting times in the emergency…

It’s all here: REMS  and MOC for ABIM, ABP, ABO, ABPN, and Royal College. The leaves are starting to change, and pine cones litter my yard. Somehow, we’ve reached mid-October already, and I’d like to draw…

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* Dance is as effective as Nordic walking to increase flexibility and strength.* A. True B. False What were the average intervention parameters Systematic Review(session duration, frequency and...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* The Joint Commission states that effective communication is not only a patient’s right, it is also:* A. Something the patient has to manage B. An essential component...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* The suicide rate among physicians is more than ____________ that of the general population.* A. Double B. Triple C. Quadruple D. Ten times higher The following are...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* Which of the following is an example of a reflective-writing practice?* A. Entering a patient encounter note into the electronic medical record B. Keeping a daily gratitude...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* In the child welfare system, Black children represented at what rate relative to white children?* A. The same rate B. 2-3 times less C. 2-3 times more...

CME Outfitters Provides A One-Stop Destination for Interprofessional Education. We’re just over halfway to the end of the year, and we know many clinicians have missed out on live conferences where you can often earn 15+…

Strategic Acquisition Adds Best-in-Class Medical Content to Continuing Education Platform RADNOR, PA, – July 23, 2020 – KnowFully Learning Group (“KnowFully” or the “Company”), a leading provider of continuing professional education and exam preparation courses to…

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* Name 3 of the benefits from participating in regular physical activity* A. Self-esteem B. Social inclusion and community involvement C. Quality of life D. All of the...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* Name 3 of the benefits from participating in regular physical activity* A. Self-esteem B. Social inclusion and community involvement C. Quality of life D. All of the...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* True or false? “Redlining” was a federal mortgage program established in the 1930s to increase home ownership that effectively deprived African Americans of low-cost mortgages.* A. True...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* The majority of individuals who experience serious trauma and psychological distress in adulthood develop psychiatric disorders.* A. True B. False Physicians are less likely than the general...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* What characterizes Sharing Emotionally Challenging News?* A. It is a task during a slice in time in the patient’s illness B. It is an experience we share...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* What is a common experience for close family members of a seriously ill child?* A. Anxiety/fear/terror B. Helplessness C. Anger D. All of the above Important techniques...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* Based on the results, which anatomical site is the most commonly injured among pole dancers?* A. Knee B. Low back C. Ankle D. Shoulder At the onset...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* True or false: Physical factors are more influential than psychological factors in dropout rates and adherence to dance among young dancers* A. True B. False True or...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* Which of the following statements is FALSE?* A. Lived traumatic experiences in country of origin can contribute to mistrust. B. Preconceived notions and prejudices by providers toward...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* What is the FAN Theory of Change?* A. Attunement B. Attachment C. Family-Centered Care D. Reflective Practice What are Mindful Self-Regulation Strategies?* A. Yoga B. Breathing, grounding,...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* What are the common sources of moral suffering in healthcare today?* A. Inability to provide relational care during pandemic B. Lack of healthcare resources C. Tensions between...

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* As a care provider, what types of trauma might you see among LGBTQ+ elders?* A. Acute trauma B. Chronic trauma C. Complex trauma D. All of the...

You’ve probably experienced microcontent – short video, imagery, or written content – on a daily basis, through Twitter posts, SnapChat videos, or Instagram stories. These ‘snack-sized’ pieces of content are immediately engaging and allow the viewer…

Step 1 of 2 50% Name* First Last Email* While the factors for burnout are varied, the leading sources of fulfilment among clinicians include the following (check all that apply):* A. Meaningful work B. Relationships with...

COVID-19 has impacted every facet of our lives and continuing medical education has been no exception.  Each year, tens of thousands of medical professionals typically attend a variety of educational conferences to advance their knowledge and…

Chances are, you’ve participated in a CME activity at some point in your career. You took a course, learned something new, and used that knowledge to improve your skills.  The goal of every CME activity is…

As cannabis and CBD continue to grow in popularity for use in medical treatments, many healthcare providers are unprepared to answer patients’ questions about its medical use, benefits, potential drug-drug interactions and how to address patient…

Patients are important stakeholders in their treatment. Along with their healthcare providers and their communities, patients have significant impact on the success of their own medical outcomes. This is especially true of chronic illnesses like IBD,…

While graphic design may not be the first thing that comes to mind when choosing a continuing medical education (CME) provider, perhaps it should be. I’ve been in the business of graphic design for 20 years,…

The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) can be confusing for many, especially as new clinicians first become eligible to participate.  But meeting your MIPS requirements doesn’t have to be arduous and painful! Read on to learn…

Educational outcomes data are important to determine that change occurred as a result of the CME activity, but it is also important for the design of future activities that we identify factors that influence practice behaviors to better…

At the beginning of May, Whitney Faler, Director of Accreditation and Outcomes, joined accreditation colleagues at the ACCME 2019 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The theme this year was Spring Forward and provided an excellent opportunity…

Dr. Regueiro interviews medical professionals across the various disciplines in the IBD Medical Home at the Cleveland Clinic. This patient-centric treatment model assembles both physical and mental health practitioners at the community level, delivering best practices…

During the last weekend in April, twenty-four Otology and Neurology Fellows from around the world gathered in Little Rock, Arkansas, for the 4th Annual UAMS Otology Fellows Congress.  CME Outfitters worked to secure funding to provide…

You might not think Augmented Reality, 3D modeling or YouTube have much to do with CME, but think again.  CME Outfitters is constantly innovating and experimenting with new technology and online media platforms to make learning…

Family medicine providers are uniquely qualified to lead the charge for precise and responsible prescribing for acute and chronic pain. Family medicine is at the forefront of managing chronic illness, handling comorbidities, and coordinating care for…

Members of the CME Outfitters team were fortunate enough to join their colleagues in January at the Alliance of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEhp) 44th Annual Meeting in National Harbor, MD. The theme of…

“Since CME Outfitters activities are designed to focus on improving behaviors in practice and patient outcomes, when you engage in our activities, you are already earning credit towards MOC requirements.” The end of 2018 saw the…

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 people die each day in the United States due to an opioid overdose. To better understand the nation’s current epidemic, CME Outfitters recently brought together the perspectives…

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 people die each day in the United States due to an opioid overdose. To better understand the nation’s current epidemic, CME Outfitters recently brought together the perspectives…

My dishwasher broke a few years ago.  After consulting with the appliance repair pros, scouring online reviews, and speaking with a friend who had just replaced his dishwasher, I arrived at my decision on a replacement…

Going Above Accreditation Requirements Ensuring our participants receive fair, balanced and robust education are paramount to providing continuing medical education.  Because expert faculty often have financial relationships with commercial interests by the pure nature of their…

The Importance of Good CME Test Questions I have memories of courses that were meant to teach me how – and how not – to write test questions. And while I’ve since used that knowledge to…

Satisfying Your MIPS Requirements Did you know that if you participate in CME activities, you could already be on your way to satisfying your Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirement?  Because MIPS falls under the Quality…

“Since CME Outfitters activities are designed to focus on improving behaviors in practice and patient outcomes, when you engage in our activities, you are already earning credit towards MOC requirements.” Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and the…

For the third consecutive time, CME Outfitters has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and awarded Accreditation with Commendation, for six years as a provider of outstanding continuing medical education (CME)…

Ashley McCrary didn’t think much about the blurred vision she was experiencing until a friend noticed a freckle in the iris of her right eye in 2012. Just weeks later, after a jarring trip to an…

It is amazing how quickly major metropolitan areas turn to small towns and farmland. You would never know I live in a commuter town in Washington, DC if you drove through Charles Town, West Virginia. Surrounded…

4 Critical Takeaways from the 2018 ACEhp Conference Members of the CME Outfitters team, specifically co-managing partners, Jan Perez and Shari Tordoff; Director of Accreditation, Whitney Faler, MPA; and Director of Educational Outcomes, Jamie Reiter, PhD,…

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Last week, Shari Tordoff and I stepped out of our traditional educational box and attended the 2017 HITLAB Innovators Summit to learn and experience the emerging innovations in digital health. It was an exciting, and sometimes…

The continuing medical education (CME) field is always changing. That’s a good thing, because it means we are keeping up with the rapid changes in the medical field, accommodating the needs of our learners, and discovering newer and better ways to measure…

A recent Harris Poll survey about attitudes toward mental health was conducted on behalf of the Anxiety and Depression Associations of America, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Over 2,000…

New to the diagnosis of major depressive disorder as of DSM-5 is the specifier “with mixed features.” According to DSM-5, “specifiers provide an opportunity to define a more homogeneous subgrouping of individuals with the disorder who…

Why CME Providers Are Celebrating This Week: Decades Worth of CME Studies Found That CME Is Undeniably An Effective Learning Hub For Physicians By: Haley Hoffman and Beth Brillinger, CCMEP Last week, the Accreditation Council for…

Researchers from UC San Francisco have completed the first Internet-based clinical trial for children with autism, establishing it as a viable and cost effective method of conducting high-quality and rapid clinical trials in this population.[More…]

Promises are social contracts that can be broken, kept, or exceeded. Breaking one’s promise is evaluated more negatively than keeping one’s promise. Does expending more effort to exceed a promise lead to equivalently more positive evaluations?…

A meta-analysis of clinical trial data published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that risk for suicidal behavior is twice as likely when children and young adults who are diagnosed with depression are given antidepressants compared…

This week a Master Class for Neuroscience Development called the Chair Summit takes place in Tampa, FL (Sept 26-28, 2013). In the early days of medical training in Kos, students, trainees and medical colleagues would gather…

The Food and Drug Administration yesterday announced changes to the labeling requirements for long-acting pain medication. In addition, FDA has ordered new postmarket study requirements for all extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA) opioid analgesics intended to treat…

According to a report published yesterday by SAMHSA, the number of teenagers from age 12 to 17 smoke cigarettes on a average day is over three-quarters of a million. In addition, typically over a half-million smoked marijuana and…

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A book review published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry, highlights a new book entitled Sports Psychiatry: Strategies for Life Balance and Peak Performance by David McDuff, MD, team psychiatrist for the Baltimore Ravens. He…

A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique allows scientists to see what was previously theorized – the degeneration of two brain structures affected by Parkinson’s disease. Developed at MIT a technique which combines several types of…