As mentioned in multiple posts, the internet has forever changed medical education. In today's post, I would like to focus on one specific website: EMedHome.com.
EMedHome was created in February 2000 by Rick Nunez, MD, an emergency physician. It is an accredited CME provider by ACCME. The website is operated independently without third-party support, thus never any influence from drug/device manufacturers. It hosts an impressive editorial board which includes Peter Rosen, Joe Lex, Laurence Raney, Selim Suner, William Brady and Rob Rogers. Some of it's features include:
- On-Line EM Lectures - Lectures from some of the best conferences in EM (AAEM Scientific Assembly, state ACEP conferences, Giant Steps in EM, Mediterranean EM Congress and more). Most include the Powerpoint slides and audio, if not actual video of the speaker. MP3 is also an option for those that prefer to listen in the car or on a MP3 player. The lectures usually offer 0.5-1 CME credits.
- EMCast - A monthly podcast hosted by the talented Amal Mattu along with guest commentaries. Each monthly podcast offers 1.5 CME credits.
- CME Feature Article - Offered on a bimonthly basis for those that prefer a traditional reading activity. Each article offers 2 CME credits. They cover a variety of high-yield EM topics as well as Joe Lex's annual "Some Drugs from 20** That Might Change Your Practice".
- LLSA CME Program - Provides access to the yearly articles, outlines and up to 35 CME credits.
- Clinical Case - Every other week, an interesting clinical case is offered, along with pertinent education points.
- Clinical Pearl - Weekly pearls are offered which usually focus on the most cutting edge EM topics.
- Question of the Day - Test your EM knowledge with these daily quizzes.
- And much more!
There is also a special ACEP-EMedHome.com section which offers additional content such as lectures from ACEP Scientific Assembly. This section is available only to ACEP members.
Disclosure: No financial interests in EMedHome. I'm just a satisfied subscriber.