The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is pleased to once again partner with the Maryland, Minnesota, and Wisconsin chapters of the American Academy of Family Physicians to offer an American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)-endorsed Family Medicine Certification (FMC) Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) Group Study on the Care of Hospitalized Patients.
Date: Sunday, October 4
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual – participate from anywhere with an internet connection
This interactive, virtual program offers a convenient way to complete your Care of Hospitalized Patients KSA while engaging in meaningful discussion with family physician colleagues from across the country. Led by an expert content facilitator, the session combines collaborative learning, peer discussion, and certification requirements into one engaging experience.
Space is limited. The first 45 Ohio members to register are guaranteed a seat, with total attendance capped at 180 participants across all partnering chapters. Once Ohio’s allocation is filled, a waitlist will be maintained and additional registrations will be accepted as space allows based on final participation numbers from all participating chapters.
About the Care of Hospitalized Patients KSA
This activity focuses on all aspects of hospital care, including diagnosis and management of conditions requiring hospitalization; diagnostic testing during admission; prevention of complications; and discharge planning and systems-based care issues.
- have a better understating of common medical conditions related to hospitalized patients
- be able to manage, diagnosis and treat common conditions of hospitalized patients
- prevent and manage common complications related to medical conditions of hospitalized patients
- have a better understanding of appropriate use of diagnostic testing
- have a better understanding in areas of discharge planning and systems-based care.
Registration Information
Cost: $130 for OAFP members ($90 for Ohio family medicine residents)
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25
Capacity: First 45 Ohio registrants are guaranteed a seat; additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gmerick.
Register through the OAFP website today to reserve your spot before the session fills.
Before registering, participants are encouraged to verify their eligibility with the ABFM. Physicians will receive credit if they:
- Are currently enrolled in the ABFM FMC process and eligible to complete a KSA
- Have not completed their current FMC stage
- Have not completed the Care of Hospitalized Patients KSA topic within the past three years
- Attend and actively participate in the educational discussion for the entire session.
To verify your eligibility, please call the ABFM at 877.223.7437 or log into your MyABFM Portfolio before registering.