Family physicians now face new annual testing requirements that they must satisfy to maintain their certification. Each year, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) identifies two Self Assessment Modules (SAMs), and eventually will have 12 SAMs altogether; family physicians who are re-certifying in the future are required to complete and pass tests on six of the twelve SAMs as part of their Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP). These new tests are very challenging -- the passing grade is 90%!! and most physicians don't pass on their first attempt. And these Lifelong Learning and Self Assessment tests are required in addition to periodic recertification exams.

Challenger MC-FP is the gold standard review and reference resource for family physicians preparing for the Self Assessment exams. The course provides over 200 Questions and Answers per topic specifically designed in scope and difficulty to emulate the actual ABFM exams. Each case-based question is supplemented with rich post-question explanations. Plus, the Challenger MC-FP provides additional imagery, tables, and references relating to the ABFM topic areas -- making the course a reliable review and reference resource in your daily practice, aside from preparing you for the ABFM exam. In addition, you can earn 13 AMA Category 1 CME credits as you complete your review. AND we guarantee you'll pass the test if you use our materials to prepare!

Designed to Address Multiple Needs
The profession of family medicine is changing, and the organizations that establish and maintain certification requirements are making it ever tougher to stay in the game. The annual Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP) Self Assessment tests are already known for their difficulty. MC-FP requires you to devote precious hours of your time to ensure that you are up-to-date on the standard of care for the prescribed clinical categories, then take an online test where you must score at least 90% to pass.

Challenger MC-FP is designed to meet two real and pressing requirements for practicing family physicians:

• fulfill the annual learning and testing requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP)
• provide a long-term, cost-effective source of continually updated CME and reference material to ensure your competency and credibility to your patients, colleagues, and credentialing bodies

Your Maintenance of Certification Resource
Challenger MC-FP gives you complete and accurate state-of-the-art clinical information in 4 chapters featuring over 200 essential Q&As for Self Assessment review.

The program integrates cutting-edge clinical text, tables, graphs, supporting references, and over 200 interactive, case-focused questions and answers with instant remediation feedback into one easy-to-use reference, review, and self-assessment experience. All content is continually reviewed and updated in conjunction with the prestigious Family Medicine faculty at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Enhance your mastery of these subjects through challenging assessment quizzes and also earn up to 13 AMA Category 1 CME credits!

Practice, Review, Assess, and Score!
The Challenger review process is elegantly designed to promote the highest level of retention possible. Questions are written by clinical experts to emulate clinical examination standards and to enhance knowledge of current best practices. Questions are largely single answer, formatted to emulate boards examination practices. Whether you are seeking to acquire continuing medical education credits, preparing for an examination, or reaffirming your knowledge, our review and testing structure will help.

Our three step - Practice, Review, Assess - progression incorporates a proven educational regime called programmed learning. At the start of each topic chapter, three tabs are displayed. Each tab's content is formatted for a specific function and usage. You can toggle from tab to tab as you wish, allowing for a more personalized flow of study.

The "Practice" tab - The test run. Answer each question in a section and receive pop-up feedback and remediation. Limited tries keep the session honest. Correct and incorrect indicators appear next to your selected answers. All answers are revealed when all tries are exhausted.

The "Review" tab - The study guide. The Review section presents the questions in the order seen in the Practice section, but with all answers and remediation displayed. Once your review is finished, you may either reenter the Practice section or proceed to the Assessment.

The "Assessment" - The scored test. One or more assessments will be available for each topic. Questions seen in the Practice view will display in random order. At the end of each assessment your responses are scored, and a detailed breakdown is displayed.

The scoring report indicates correct answers and incorrect answers given for each question. These scores, if the required score is met, can be sent to Challenger Corporation for fast CME certificate fulfillment.

Our review method is so effective we even offer a Pass Guarantee! That's comprehensive content and study with NO RISK!

Fast Navigation in an Interactive Environment
The Challenger Interactive Viewer (CIV) environment integrates all content and dynamic testing functionality in a clear point-and-learn format. The review progression is designed to allow quick navigation while providing a step-by-step structure to enhance learning and retention. Read, view, absorb, and retain material at your own pace.

Unlike most clinical review software programs, where navigation is hard to find or confusing, navigating through Challenger courses, sections, and topics is a breeze thanks to Challenger's Interactive Viewer (CIV). Quickly jump to your area of interest, topic to sub-topic, in a straightforward outline form.

Find what you need fast. The CIV is graphically laid out to provide large, on-screen selections for fast, easy navigation. Entry into each content section opens the Interactive Viewer Window where content is displayed. Topics list neatly down one side. Want to switch topics? Just click the topic title in the list. Practice, Review, and Assessment tabs line the top of the window for multiple content review options. To return to the main table of contents, simply close the window.

Study At Your Own Pace
Keep time requirements under your control. Save features capture your scores from wherever you are in the course. Work in one topic in the morning, then jump to something completely different in the afternoon. You're not locked into any enforced content order, remote schedule, or lecture circuit with Challenger products, so your valuable review time is used at your discretion.

Built-in Flexibility - Two Points of Access
Don't have time to fly to that CME seminar? Have it come to you. When you purchase any Challenger program, you will receive a CD-ROM and instructional help guide. You will also be automatically set up in our Challenger Online Learning Portal, so you can access your coursework material via the Web from any computer with an Internet connection. Review, study, and take assessments online just as if you were at home. This convenience is crucial given the time constraints shouldered by today's clinical professionals.

Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment - For FREE
Obtaining your CME certificates has never been easier. You can request CME credits, in blocks of 10, any time upon completion of the whole course. Challenger provides multiple score submission options and simple-to-follow instructions. Just mail or fax your printed scores, or submit them directly via your online Challenger account. Your scores and required evaluation form (provided) are processed immediately and at NO COST to you. Challenger works closely with our prestigious institutional sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. For most of our courses, Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, speeding their delivery.

Free Technical Support - We're Always There
We'll be with you every step of the way. Should you need assistance, our technical support staff is on standby during normal business hours to assist you for FREE.

Into The Future - The Changing Face of Medicine
Challenger prides itself on staying up-to-date in all aspects of medicine. All courses are routinely peer-reviewed and updated. Should your program expire, upgrades are provided to Challenger clients at a fraction of standard retail cost. This way, as the face of medicine changes, our valued customers can cost-effectively keep their coursework and reference library current. Of course, the best value Challenger offers is the Challenger Lifetime Subscription - all products and upgrades for a one-time enrollment fee.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Challenger Corporation.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Certification Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for 13 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit he/she actually spent in the activity.

Disclosure Policy
It is the intent of University of Colorado School of Medicine to assure that its educational mission, and continuing medical education activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its programs. Having an interest in or an affiliation with any corporate organization does not necessarily influence a faculty's presentation, but the relationship must be made known to the program audience in accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Disclosure of Proprietary Interests
In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support of the ACCME, which require "the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest or any other relationship between a faculty member or a sponsor and the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation," each faculty member completed disclosure forms for this project. The disclosure information forms indicated no existence of a relationship with any commercial entity or product discussed in this educational activity.

Activity Dates
Date of Original Release: September 2005
Most Recent CME Review/Update: September 2005
Edition Release Date: January 2006
Expiration Date: September 2008

Copyright Statement
Challenger MC-FP. Copyright 2005 © by Challenger Corporation. All rights reserved.

Target Audience
Challenger MC-FP is intended for all practitioners of Primary Care or clinicians otherwise involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, emergent, or chronic medical problems.

Educational Objectives

• The objective of the Challenger MC-FP continuing medical education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of acute care and emergency medicine. After completing this course, the participating clinician should be able to:
• confidently manage the broad spectrum of acute, emergent and chronic medical problems encountered in the practice of primary care and emergency medicine
• formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients presenting with acute medical problems of uncertain etiology
• efficiently initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients presenting with acute medical disorders
• cope effectively with the uncertainty that is inherent in the initial treatment of acute and emergent disorders, effectively stabilizing critical patients while refining the differential diagnosis
• demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-4 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit

What They're Saying...

"The Self Assessment test is rigorous. You really have to prepare. The Challenger course takes all the worry out of preparation and I could study on my own time!"
-- Lloyd MacDougal, MD; Central Valley Primary Care

"The Challenger course authors are expert physicians with years of experience designing tests just like the SAM tests. How can you beat that?"
--Fred Snipes, MD; Green Valley Medical Associates

Course Highlights...

• Category 1 CME Credit! 13.0 AMA Category 1 credits available
• 4 chapters cover the MC-FP SAM topics for 2004/2005: Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitis, Asthma, and Coronary Artery Disease
• Over 200 interactive, Lifelong Learning and Self Assessment-style, case focused Questions and Answers
• Links to the actual ABFM online readings and tables
• Additional references, tables, graphs, and supporting information included
• User-friendly topic sizes for more flexible study
• Image appendices in selected topics for faster visual reference
• More images, tables, diagnostic aids, and updated references
• Continual peer review by the Family Medicine faculty, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center