Medical Knowledge Modules

• James C. Blackwell
• Laurence E. Carroll
• John T. Duelge
• Mehmet F. Fer
• Steven Glazer
• Kim Isaacs
• James V. Jones
• Amin Kamyar
• Jeffrey D. Markle
• Janet Maurer
• James Miller
• Marcos Montagnini
• Stephen Sisselman

James C. Blackwell, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1979, 1998, 2008) and Geriatric Medicine (2008) Dalton, GA 10/30/08 “Maintenance of Certification (MOC) has helped me become a better doctor. I now do a better job at preventive medicine, which is my goal for my patients. The Medical Knowledge modules are a great asset, and I learned quite a bit from the ones I have completed. I’m now more vigilant about helping my patients keep their diabetes and hypertension in check. Since my MOC participation, I’ve even noticed that very few of my patients are having “big” heart attacks and more survive strokes.”

Laurence E. Carroll, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1974, 1997) and Nephrology (1978, 1997, 2007) Lancaster, PA 10/30/08 “Through the American Society of Nephrology, I’ve become very involved with their Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (NephSAP). By participating in this society-sponsored program, I’m earning MOC credit for something I’d do anyway.”

John T. Duelge, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1980) and Medical Oncology (1983, 2008)
Albany, GA
2/2/09

“As a full-time medical oncologist, I found that I generally had a solid grasp of the medical knowledge that I was being asked to recall. A majority of the questions are relevant and practical. Generally, I look things up as I go but I found this systematic review quite helpful. Even if it is not something that I’m making use of on a daily basis, having a solid command of this information is ultimately beneficial to my patients.”

Mehmet F. Fer, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1980) and Medical Oncology (1981, 1996, 2006) Seattle, WA 10/21/08 “My favorite part of MOC was completing the Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules. I was able to go to the literature, talk with friends and colleagues, throw the questions at the fellows and residents and search the Internet to find answers. Attending a medical knowledge learning session was also interesting because I was able to hear the expert panel members discussing the questions.”

Steven Glazer, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1994, 2004) Norwalk, CT 9/22/09 “I enjoy the research and review aspects of the Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules. I completed the modules that caught my interest, particularly those with an emphasis on outpatient care and preventive medicine. It has been a positive experience and helped me identify ways to improve patient care.”

Kim Isaacs, MD, PhD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1987) and Gastroenterology (1991, 2001)
Chapel Hill, NC
3/27/09

“ABIM's medical knowledge modules are a great way to identify weaknesses. For example, while I'm very familiar with inflammatory bowel disease, I haven’t worked with liver diseases in quite a while. These modules helped me to identify further areas of study so I could then go to the literature to “bone up.” I now feel more secure in the knowledge I share when teaching fellows.”

James V. Jones, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1976, 1996, 2006)
Ruston, LA
10/23/08

“ABIM’s Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules are the most awesome CME I’ve ever done. One week after completing a module that discussed dissecting aneurisms, I encountered a patient with the condition and knew the current treatment, thanks to the module. It took me a year – about 120 hours – to complete the point requirement, but the medical knowledge modules prepared me for the exam.”

Amin Kamyar, MD, FASN

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2004) and Nephrology (2005)
Baton Rouge, LA
3/20/09

“I found the annual update modules in the Nephrology category to be very helpful. While they are not the “bread and butter” knowledge that I make use of on a regular basis, they remind doctors what is the latest and most pertinent. I will also continue to complete American Society of Nephrology (ASN) NephSAP modules on a regular basis as I chip away at my recertification requirements.”

Jeffrey D. Markle, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1985, 2008) Kennewick, WA 9/9/08 “ABIM provides pertinent information to help keep you current. I think it’s a really good deal for the price. Once you enroll, you get access to an unlimited number of self-evaluation modules and can earn CME credit for those you complete.”

Janet Maurer, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1979, 2006) and Pulmonary Disease (1982, 2005)
Scottsdale, AZ
2/3/09

“The question and answer format of the Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules was great. While answering questions incorrectly was disheartening, it also facilitated the learning process by allowing me to find out where I went wrong. It is amazing the new information in general internal medicine you have missed after concentrating on a specialty area for a few years.”

James Miller, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1980, 2005) Brentwood, TN 3/05/09 “I have an innate intellectual curiosity and desire for excellence that is, in part, what guided me to internal medicine in the first place when I did rounds in the ICU with a nephrologist. This same urge led me to recertify in 2005, and I found that brushing up on my medical knowledge and skills allows me to do my job better.”

Marcos Montagnini, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1995, 2005) and Geriatric Medicine (1998, 2009)
Ann Arbor, MI
3/20/09

“The Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules are very comprehensive and easy to use. They’re well written and prepared by very qualified diplomates. I could pick and choose the modules that best met my needs, and through the scoring system, I could clearly see the areas I needed to improve. Plus, I could get CME credit by completing them. Even though I won’t have to go through MOC for quite a while, I plan to continue doing these modules just to keep my knowledge current.”

Stephen Sisselman, MD

ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2000)
Long Island, NY
3/19/09

“The Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules are easy to understand and complete. They’re multiple choice questions and you have the opportunity to review literature while you complete them. I’ve found the questions to be well written and the content relevant to my practice…they’re a great way to keep my medical knowledge fresh.”