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Participants who want CME credit must complete the self-assessment test and evaluation form, which are provided at the end of each lecture. You will be able to print out the CME certificate after you have completed the self-assessment test and evaluation. Physician Recognition Awards cannot be issued in the absence of a valid state license.

If you have questions about your CME credits, you can contact Graduate Education Foundation at 877-263-5400.

Accreditation Statement

ACCME: Graduate Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA: Graduate Education Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 American Medical Association (AMA) PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, unless specifically noted on an individual lecture. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA: This program has been approved for 1.5 of American Osteopathic Association (AOA) category 2-B CME credit, unless specifically noted otherwise in an individual lecture. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CPME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Policies of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) through the sponsorship of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). The APMA is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CPME designates that each online educational activity is equal to one contact hour credit.

AAPA: The Physician Assistant Review Panel has reviewed and approved these programs offered by the Graduate Education Foundation for the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Category I (Preapproved) CME credit for the hour(s) indicated. Physician Assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. These programs were planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards for Enduring Material Programs and for Commercial Support of Enduring Material Programs.

ANCC: The Graduate Education Foundation is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA), an approved provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation (Provider number 5-123). GEF is also an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing (#50-8359).

Faculty Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of Graduate Education Foundation to insure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. Authors of medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience their financial relationships with manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services related to the subject matter of the program topic. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience. The intent of this disclosure is to allow participants to form their own judgments about the educational content of this activity and determine whether the author's commercial interests influenced the presentation. In addition, authors are required to openly disclose any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices discussed in their presentation.

Funding Statement

Funding for Graduate Education Foundation is provided by a non-restricted educational grant from the Philadelphia Health Care Trust and subscriptions from registrants on www.CMElectures.org.

ADA Compliance/Information

Graduate Education Foundation fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of more information, please contact Graduate Education Foundation at 1-877-827-4434.