Online CME Activity
Course Director/Editor-in-Chief
Lori Mosca, MD, PhD
Director, Preventive Cardiology
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Disclosures: (non-salary grant support) Pfizer, McNeil
Faculty
Allison Christian, EdD
Director of Education
Preventive Cardiology Program
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Disclosures: None
Heidi Mochari, MPH, RD
Director of Nutrition
Preventive Cardiology Program
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Disclosures: None
Program Description: This CME activity consists of a printed newsletter followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials is 1 hour.
Requirements for Participation and Credit
In order to receive CME credit, participants must have read the printed newsletter material, complete the post-test and pass with at least 70% correct, and complete the evaluation form.
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this online educational activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
Release Date: July 16, 2007
Expiration Date: July 15, 2008
Target Audience
Cardiologists, endocrinologists, ob/gyn’s, internal medicine physicians, family practitioners and other health care providers
Program Overview
To continue our mission to improve the quality of preventive cardiovascular care through a newsletter that provides late breaking science and information on cardiovascular prevention.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- improve his or her knowledge of lifestyle and pharmacotherapy related to
lowering CVD risk and optimizing health.
- learn about the newly updated cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines for women released in 2007.
Accreditation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program has been planned and produced in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Commercial Support:
This CME activity is partially supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
System Requirements: In order to view the newsletter, your computer must have Adobe Reader.
CME contact: For any question regarding this Internet CME activity, please contact the Preventive Cardiology Program Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons at 212-305-4866.
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