Profession
Family medicine board introduces new certification module
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted May 9, 2005
The American Board of Family Medicine has launched Performance in Practice modules as part of the maintenance of certification program for family physicians.
The modules are the board's Web-based, individual quality improvement modules in specific health areas. The first two modules center on quality improvement in hypertension and diabetes care. The modules can be completed anytime during the certification process, but once started, they should be finished within six months.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2005/05/09/prbf0509.htm.