APSA's Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program

The American Pediatric Surgical Association now provides multiple ways to earn valuable pediatric surgery Continuing Medical Education credits.

 

•NEW! APSA/Journal of Pediatric Surgery CME Program

Take advantage of this new CME opportunity from APSA and JPS. Each quarter, the Journal of Pediatric Surgery includes CME exams designated for potential CME credit. Each exam is based on articles published in Journal of Pediatric Surgery and consists of a test with short questions followed by a brief evaluation. APSA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. APSA designates this educational activity for Category 1 CME for Part 2 of the American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification, Life Long Learning and Self-Assessment.

The CME activity is free to APSA members. Click here to get started.

 

•Pediatric Surgery Self Assessment Program (PSSAP)

The PSSAP allows APSA members to earn CME credits by taking this online exam to earn 10 credits per section/Part with each Part featuring 60 questions in a four-section assessment. The program currently includes: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 is coming soon.

The goal of PSSAP is to provide pediatric surgeons with a broad-based educational experience using current evidence-based literature and practical experience. It addresses the core competencies of medical knowledge and patient care of pediatric surgery as defined by the American Board of Surgery. The test is intended to fulfill Part 2 of the Maintenance of Competence (MOC) requirement - lifelong learning and self assessment. It was designed to meet the educational needs that underlie the professional practice gaps of pediatric surgery.

Take the assessment, enhance your knowledge and earn 10 CMEs today. Learn more.