Med-Challenger IMPA is an outstanding review of general internal medicine and is also an excellent preparation for the career testing requirements of the PA profession. Med-Challenger IMPA is an effective resource for physician assistants preparing for PANCE, PANRE, or any other career certification requirement in the general internal medicine specialty. A combination of high-quality imagery, evidence-based Questions and Answers, and focused pedagogical review material makes this course the standard-setting all-in-one review, reference, and skills-maintenance program for the busy general internal medicine PA-whether in practice or in training. Med-Challenger IMPA also includes special new sections on hypertension diagnosis and management as well as diabetes treatment.
- What Is It For?
- Comprehensive Content
- High-Resolution Imagery
- Navigation and Environment
- Interactive Review and Testing
- Study At Your Own Pace
- Anywhere Flexibility
- Fast CME Fulfillment
- Free Support
- And Into The Future
Designed to Address Multiple Needs
In medicine the best tools are the most versatile and easiest to use. If you're one of the thousands of physician assistants seeking exam preparation, CME credit hours, or a quick and modern clinical reference resource, wouldn't you like a single tool to fulfill all of your needs? Look no further. Med-Challenger IMPA can provide the resources and functionality you need in one, cost-effective, easy-to-use, go-anywhere package.
Your Clinical Content Comprehensive Resource
Med-Challenger IMPA consists of state-of-the-art clinical information in 38 chapters covering over 348 essential topics of internal medicine.
The program integrates cutting-edge clinical text, imagery, and over 4,700 interactive, case-focused questions and answers with instant remediation feedback into one easy-to-use reference, review, and self-assessment experience. All content is continually reviewed and updated in conjunction with the prestigious Internal Medicine faculty, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Enhance your mastery of these subjects through challenging assessment quizzes and also earn up to 280 AMA/AAPA Category 1 CME credits!
Your Very Own Image Bank
Full-color, high-resolution imagery has become a hallmark of Challenger programs. This Challenger course contains over 3,400 images for visual reference and instructional aid. Each topically organized image enlarges to accommodate detailed examination and observation. Photographs, illustrations, ECGs, CT scans, x-rays, and Flash animations all add to the comprehensive nature of any review.
Practice, Review, Assess, and Score!
The Challenger review process is elegantly designed to promote the highest level of retention possible. Questions are written by clinical experts to emulate clinical examination standards and to enhance knowledge of current best practices. Questions are largely single answer, formatted to emulate boards examination practices. Whether you are seeking to acquire continuing medical education credits, preparing for an examination, or reaffirming your knowledge, our review and testing structure will help.
Our three step - Practice, Review, Assess - progression incorporates a proven educational regime called programmed learning. At the start of each topic chapter, three tabs are displayed. Each tab's content is formatted for a specific function and usage. You can toggle from tab to tab as you wish, allowing for a more personalized flow of study.
The "Practice" tab - The test run. Answer each question in a section and receive pop-up feedback and remediation. Limited tries keep the session honest. Correct and incorrect indicators appear next to your selected answers. All answers are revealed when all tries are exhausted.
The "Review" tab - The study guide. The Review section presents the questions in the order seen in the Practice section, but with all answers and remediation displayed. Once your review is finished, you may either reenter the Practice section or proceed to the Assessment.
The "Assessment" - The scored test. One or more assessments will be available for each topic. Questions seen in the Practice view will display in random order. At the end of each assessment, your responses are scored, and a detailed breakdown is displayed.
The scoring report indicates correct answers and incorrect answers given for each question. These scores, if the required score is met, can be sent to Challenger Corporation for fast CME certificate fulfillment.
Fast Navigation in an Interactive Environment
The Challenger Interactive Viewer (CIV) environment integrates all content and dynamic testing functionality in a clear point-and-learn format. The review progression is designed to allow quick navigation while providing a step-by-step structure to enhance learning and retention. Read, view, absorb, and retain material at your own pace.
Unlike most clinical review software programs, where navigation is hard to find or confusing, navigating through Challenger courses, sections, and topics is a breeze thanks to Challenger's Interactive Viewer (CIV). Quickly jump to your area of interest, topic to sub-topic, in a straightforward outline form.
Find what you need fast. The CIV is graphically laid out to provide large, on-screen selections for fast, easy navigation. Entry into each content section opens the Interactive Viewer Window where content is displayed. Topics list neatly down one side. Want to switch topics? Just click the topic title in the list. Practice, Review, and Assessment tabs line the top of the window for multiple content review options. To return to the main table of contents, simply close the window.
Study At Your Own Pace
Keep time requirements under your control. Save features capture your scores from wherever you are in the course. Work in one topic in the morning, then jump to something completely different in the afternoon. You're not locked into any enforced content order, remote schedule, or lecture circuit with Challenger products, so your valuable review time is used at your discretion.
Built-in Flexibility - Two Points of Access
Don't have time to drive or fly to that boards review course or CME seminar? Have it come to you. When you purchase any Challenger program, you will receive a CD-ROM and instructional help guide. You will also be automatically set up in our Challenger Online Learning Portal, so you can access your coursework material via the Web from any computer with an Internet connection. Review, study, and take assessments online just as if you were at home. This convenience is crucial given the time constraints shouldered by today's clinical professionals.
Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment - For FREE
Obtaining your CME certificates has never been easier. You can request CME credits, in blocks of 10, any time upon completion of whole or partial sections of content. Challenger provides multiple score submission options and simple-to-follow instructions. Just mail or fax your printed scores, or submit them directly via your online Challenger account. Your scores and required evaluation form (provided) are processed immediately and at NO COST to you. Challenger works closely with our prestigious institutional sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. For most of our courses, Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, speeding their delivery.
Free Technical Support - We're Always There
We'll be with you every step of the way. Should you need assistance, our technical support staff is on standby during normal business hours to assist you for FREE.
Into The Future - The Changing Face of Medicine
Challenger prides itself on staying up-to-date in all aspects of medicine. All courses are routinely peer-reviewed and updated. Should your program expire, upgrades are provided to Challenger clients at a fraction of standard retail cost. This way, as the face of medicine changes, our valued customers can cost-effectively keep their coursework and reference library current. Of course, the best value Challenger offers is the Challenger Lifetime Subscription - all products and upgrades for a one-time enrollment fee.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Challenger Corporation.
The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Certification Statement:
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 280.0 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
Any program that is already approved for Category 1 credit for the AMA PRA may be earned and submitted by PAs.*
*From the AAPA CME Office 3-31-03
Disclosure Policy:
It is the intent of University of Colorado School of Medicine to assure that its educational mission, and continuing medical education activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its programs. Having an interest in or an affiliation with any corporate organization does not necessarily influence a faculty's presentation, but the relationship must be made known to the program audience in accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
Statement of Disclosure:
In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support of the ACCME, which require "the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest or any other relationship between a faculty member or a sponsor and the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation," each faculty member completed disclosure forms for this project. The disclosure information forms indicated no existence of a relationship with any commercial entity or product discussed in this educational activity.
Activity Dates:
Date of Original Release: February 15, 1999
Most Recent CME Review/Update: April 8, 2005
Edition Release Date: October 21, 2005
Expiration Date: April 8, 2010
Target Audience:
Med-Challenger is intended for Internists and other practitioners of Primary Care or clinicians otherwise involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, emergent, or chronic medical problems.
Educational Objectives:
- The objective of the Med-Challenger continuing medical education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of acute care and emergency medicine. After completing this course, the participating clinician will be better equipped to:
- confidently manage the broad spectrum of acute, emergent and chronic medical problems encountered in the practice of primary care and emergency medicine
- formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients presenting with acute medical problems of uncertain etiology
- efficiently initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients presenting with acute medical disorders
- cope effectively with the uncertainty that is inherent in the initial treatment of acute and emergent disorders, effectively stabilizing critical patients while refining the differential diagnosis
- handle efficiently the spectrum of common disorders involving all organ systems. In particular, the physician will be better equipped to resuscitate seriously ill patients and to diagnose and treat acute cardiovascular disorders; diseases of the eye, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues; endocrinologic disorders; traumatic and environmental injuries; gastrointestinal diseases; gynecologic and obstetric disorders; hematologic and oncologic problems; immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic diseases; infectious diseases; life-threatening signs and symptoms; musculoskeletal disorders; pulmonary diseases; and intoxications and poisonings
- demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-5 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit
What They're Saying...
"I have realized for a long time that Challenger software was a gold standard for physician education. In fact, our program at the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center has employed Challenger courses for years to educate our primary care physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses. It is very exciting to see the new PA version of Challenger material and I would encourage any PA interested in deepening his or her understanding of state-of-the-art medicine to invest in this course."
TIM KING, PA-C, Executive Director, SOWEGA, Board Member, AAPA
Course Highlights...
Category 1 CME Credit!
280 AMA/AAPA credits available from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
CONTENT
38 chapters cover over 348 essential topics in internal medicine
Over 3,400 high-resolution images
Over 4,700 interactive, boards-style, case focused Questions and Answers
NEW EDITION!!
Complete 2005 revision by
Lisa Scatena, MD
Clinical Instructor
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Continual peer review by the Internal Medicine faculty, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
More Comprehensive Than MKSAP 13
Med-Challenger IMPA covers all the topics addressed in the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and much more!
