A handful of cutting-edge CME sites are even adding audio and video, giving physicians a more functional way to access the latest in medical information.
Nothing can be easier than checking into a Web site at odd hours.
That convenience appears to be leading to a boom in online CME offerings. Besides offering convenience, physicians say that online CME provides them with more flexibility than traditional courses. Physicians can view interactive materials, answer questions and receive instant input on their responses. The site, run by Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., allows users to take a medical history, perform a virtual exam and order diagnostic tests. Based on the information they gather, users then submit a diagnosis and treatment plan and earn CME credits.