Neurology | Kenneth Brummel-Smith, MD April 28, 2025 | 1.75 Credits | 55:40

The goal of this program is to improve the use of motivational interviewing (MI) in health care. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Explain the importance of the RULE acronym in MI.
2. Compare the idea of agreement vs adherence in MI.
3. List the components of the DARN acronym in MI.
4. Employ effective use of silence as a listening tool in MI.
5. Differentiate agreement of a patient's experience vs acceptance in MI.

Oncology | Merrick I. Ross, MD April 28, 2025 | 1.00 Credits | 30:37

The goal of this program is to improve the management of melanoma with oncolytic immunotherapy (OI). After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Use T-VEC in patients with metastatic melanoma.
2. Optimize use of pembrolizumab in patients with unresectable stage 3 and 4 disease.

Oncology | Lisa Fronek, DO April 28, 2025 | 0.50 Credits | 15:39

The goal of this program is to improve the systemic workup for high-risk cutaneous malignancies. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Diagnose micrometastatic disease in regional lymph nodes of patients with invasive melanoma.
2. Explain the role of baseline imaging and laboratory tests in managing high-risk cutaneous malignancies.

Oncology | Kathryn Bollin, MD April 28, 2025 | 0.50 Credits | 13:48

The goal of this program is to improve the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma and non-melanoma skin cancer with systemic therapy. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Manage previously untreated advanced Merkel cell carcinoma using avelumab.

General Surgery | Matthew J. Martin, MD April 28, 2025 | 1.00 Credits | 29:15

The goal of this program is to improve the preparedness of hospital systems in managing mass casualty (MASCAL) events. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Identify the key components of an effective MASCAL response plan.
2. Implement a triage system that prioritizes patients with exsanguinating hemorrhage during MASCAL events.
3. Apply the principles of scene safety and security in the context of a MASCAL event.

Obstetrics Gynecology | Reina Nakamura, DO April 28, 2025 | 1.25 Credits | 36:30

The goal of this program is to improve the diagnosis and management of diastasis recti and other musculoskeletal conditions in pregnancy. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Recommend appropriate exercise programs for patients with diastasis recti.
2. Identify evidence-based strategies for managing low back pain in pregnancy.
3. Implement the current guidelines and recommendations for physical activity during pregnancy.

Obstetrics Gynecology | Elizabeth Holt, MD, PhD April 28, 2025 | 1.00 Credits | 33:06

The goal of this program is to improve bone health in women. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Develop individualized treatment plans for athletes with relative energy deficiency in sport.
2. Recognize the importance of nutrition, including calcium and vitamin D intake, and lifestyle modifications in the management of osteoporosis.

General Surgery | Stephanie A. Savage, MD, MS April 28, 2025 | 1.00 Credits | 26:45

The goal of this program is to improve patient outcomes and health care efficiency through the implementation of acute care surgery (ACS) programs. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Determine the scope and purpose of ACS.
2. Evaluate the available evidence demonstrating the positive impact of ACS on job satisfaction among surgeons.

Anesthesiology | Amy M. Goetzinger, PhD April 21, 2025 | 1.00 Credits | 28:33

The goal of this program is to improve evaluation and management of perioperative opioid suitability. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Perform a comprehensive patient assessment to determine the appropriateness of opioid therapy.
2. Identify risk factors and neurobiologic mechanisms associated with opioid misuse, abuse, and overdose.

Anesthesiology | Kaitlyn P. Pellegrino, MD April 21, 2025 | 0.75 Credits | 22:03

The goal of this program is to improve use of appropriate anesthetic agents and techniques for posterior spinal fusion. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1. Select appropriate anesthetic agents and adjuncts for posterior spinal fusion.
2. Evaluate current and emerging intraoperative anesthesia practices for improving outcomes of posterior spinal fusion.