PURPOSE
The Arthroscopy Self-Assessment Program (ASAP) was developed to identify strengths and weaknesses in the clinical areas of orthopaedic sports medicine. It is also designed to assist practicing physicians and surgeons to maintain their certification and help fulfill Part II of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. STATEMENT OF NEED A need for the Arthroscopy Self-Assessment Program (ASAP) has been identified from information gathered from education surveys, education course evaluations and data from previous Self Assessment programs. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification program will evaluate a competent physician using the four components specified by the ABMS including Part II: Evidence of Life-Long Learning and Self-Assessment which will be addressed through 240 credits of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) that include a minimum of 40 CME credits of Self-Assessment Examinations (SAE).TARGET AUDIENCE The primary target audience of the Arthroscopy Self-Assessment Program (ASAP) is orthopaedic surgeons and physicians in the field of arthroscopy who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge and skills.
The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ DesignationThe Arthroscopy Association of North America designates this Other educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.In addition, this Scored and Recorded Self-Assessment Exam (SAE) counts toward the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery MOC Part II requirement.
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