Self Assessment Module (SAM) Online: Professionalism
Released: 11/13/2007 CME/SAM Expiration: 11/13/2010
This educational program is presented by the American College of Radiology. Professionalism is one of the essential features of medicine; without it, physicians become mere technicians or merchants whose product happens to be healthcare. By ensuring that physicians remain true to medicine's long and deep professional roots, we can not only prevent the deprofessionalization of medicine but also promote the best interests of our patients.
The American College of Radiology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 1 SAM credit.
The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This activity is qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Radiologists interested in professionalism.
The participant in this activity will be able to:
It is estimated that it will require 1.5 hours to read the material in this continuing medical education program and answer the self-assessment questions. After completing the reading, answer the post-test and survey questions. When you're finished, you will be able to print your CME and SAM certificates.
Step by step directions
1. Login and purchase the CME/SAM activity by clicking the Buy Now button.
2. Go to the My Education Page (reached via the ACR Campus) and launch the SAM Online activity.
3. Click the link to open and read each of the referenced articles [available in JACR or Online at this site.]
4. Complete 5 post-test questions about the reading material.
5. Claim CME/SAM credit
6. Optional opinion survey
7. Print your CME certificate
8. Print your SAM certificate
The faculty members listed below have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest related to the presentation of their material.
Richard Gunderman, MD PhD, Indiana University
Janet Strife, MD, University of Cincinnati
Murray Janower, Fomer President of APDR
The ACR has received no commercial support for this activity.
The web-based CME activity requires a version 4.x web browser or newer and is best experienced using a current generation browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 or newer. The required reading materials can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Required Articles to Read
Professionalism by James P. Borgstede, MD
(To view the articles online, you need to have the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can read the printed version in JACR November 2005, page 873)
Professionalism is the skill, competence, and character expected of members of highly trained occupations, including physicians. The public assumes that its physicians are highly professional. However, as health care technology expands and health care consumes a larger and larger percentage of our gross domestic product, governmental agencies and many medical specialty societies and specialty boards (including the American Board of Radiology [ABR]) have expressed concern that the basic concepts of professionalism are threatened.
© 2005 American College of Radiology
JACR 2005.09.009
A Continuum of Quality in Radiology by Lawrence S. Lau, MD
(To view the articles online, you need to have the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can read the printed version in JACR April 2006, page 233)
Quality in radiology may be defined in many ways and from different perspectives. One of these, which captures the 9 quality dimensions as described in the Australian National Health Performance Framework, is “a timely access to and delivery of integrated and appropriate radiological studies and interventions in a safe and responsive facility and a prompt delivery of accurately interpreted reports by capable personnel in an efficient, effective, and sustainable manner."
© 2005 American College of Radiology
JACR 2005.10.006
Promoting Good Work by Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD
(To view the articles online, you need to have the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can read the printed version in JACR May 2004, page 343.)
The workforce shortage confronting radiology renders it vital that radiologists explore the underlying features of good work, the kind of professional experience that makes people enjoy and feel proud of their performance. To thrive professionally, highly educated professionals such as radiologists need to feel that their work makes a difference, inspired by a clear sense of professional missions.
© 2004 American College of Radiology
JACR 2004;1:343-345.
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