Online Learning Modules
 - Free online CME credit available |
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Grand Rounds Online is an innovative CME program in which Shands HealthCare
affiliated physicians can view and listen to actual medical grand rounds
lectures via the Internet. Lectures are given by members of the UF College
of Medicine faculty and, on occasion, special guest speakers. Up-to-date
expert reviews of clinically relevant medical topics are presented in
a multimedia format. Category 1 CME credit is offered from the CME office.
Health Management for Older Adults:
Health Management for Older Adults / Caring for Older Adults are a series
of modules designed to target health professionals in the nursing home,
hospital, clinic, and home health care environments. This program
was produced and distributed by the University of Florida Geriatric Education
Center (GEC) in cooperation with the North Florida Area Health Education
Centers (AHEC) and the Gainesville VA Medical Center Geriatric Research,
Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).
This module will describe syndromes caused by influenza virus and explain
why some patients have only a mild upper respiratory tract infection,
whereas others have a viral pneumonia that rapidly progresses to death.
It will also examine host defense mechanisms against influenza and their
implications for creation of more effective vaccines. It also covers practical
treatment issues.
(notice: CME credit has expired)
In this module, you will have the opportunity to learn about postmenopausal
osteoporosis, its diagnosis and the currently available treatments. After
completing the module, you will also have acquired sufficient knowledge
about bone densitometry in order to apply it in your practice when evaluating
patients at risk of osteoporosis.
This program is intended for anyone who is interesting in using the
Internet as an effective medical resource. It includes a complete 25 minute
RealAudio lecture with sychronized slides by Richard Rathe, MD, Director
of Medical Informatics at the University of Florida. CME credit is available
from the Office of Continuing Medical Education.
By Richard Rathe, MD. Presented at the AAFP Annual Meeting, San Francisco,
Sept 16 and 17, 1998.
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