Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Canada,
or Mexico who read any 3 of the selected continuing medical education (CME)
articles in this issue of JAMA, complete the CME Evaluation Form, and fax
it to the number or mail it to the address at the bottom of the CME Evaluation
Form are eligible for category 1 CME credit. There is no charge.
Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor CME for physicians. The
AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour of category 1 CME
credit per JAMA issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA).
Each physician should claim for credit only those hours that were actually
spent in this educational activity.
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico,
or Canada are eligible for CME credit even if they live or practice in other
countries. Physicians licensed in other countries are also welcome to participate
in this CME activity. However, the PRA is available only to physicians licensed
in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
To earn credit, read 3 of the articles listed below that are designated
for CME credit carefully and complete the CME Evaluation Form. The CME Evaluation
Form must be submitted within 1 month of the issue date. A certificate awarding
1 hour of category 1 CME credit will be faxed or mailed to you; it is then
your responsibility to maintain a record of credit received.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
One of our goals is to assess continually the educational needs of our
readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of JAMA. To achieve
this goal, we need your help. You must complete the CME Evaluation Form to
receive credit.
Statement of Educational Purpose
Statement of Educational Purpose
JAMA is a general medical journal. Its mission and educational purpose
is to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public
health. A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed annually by THE
JOURNAL's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout the year with
information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. To accommodate
the diversity of practice types within JAMA's readership, the Reader's Choice
CME activity allows readers, as adult learners, to determine their own educational
needs and to assist the editors in addressing their needs in future issues.
Statement of Educational Purpose
Readers of JAMA should be able to attain the following educational
objectives: (1) select and read at least 3 articles in 1 issue to gain new
medical information on topics of particular interest to them as physicians,
(2) assess the articles' value to them as practicing physicians, and (3) think
carefully about how this new information may influence their own practices.
The educational objective for each CME article is given after the article
title below.
CME Articles in This Issue of
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Effect of Nonoxynol-9 Gel on Urogenital Gonorrhea
and Chlamydial Infection: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that nonoxynol-9
gel may not prevent urogenital infections.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Cognitive Functioning of Long-term Heavy Cannabis
Users Seeking TreatmentArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that long-term
heavy cannabis use may impair memory and attention.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Lung Cancer, Cardiopulmonary Mortality, and Long-term
Exposure to Fine Particulate Air PollutionArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that long-term
exposure to fine particulate air pollution may increase the risk of cardiopulmonary
and lung cancer mortality.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Clinical Profile and Spectrum of Commotio CordisArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that commotio
cordis may result from inadvertent blows to the chest of variable force.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Risk of Injury to Child Passengers in Compact Extended-Cab
Pickup TrucksArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that it may
be unsafe for children to ride in compact extended-cab pickup trucks.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Retinal Arteriolar Narrowing and Risk of Coronary
Heart Disease in Men and Women: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities StudyArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that retinal
arteriolar narrowing may be a marker of coronary heart disease in women.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Is This Patient Clinically Depressed?Article
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To review the accuracy
of depression questionnaires and the clinical examination for diagnosing depression.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form.