| EMCC Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) Overview | |
The primary goal of LLSA is to promote continuous learning by diplomates. ABEM facilitates this learning by identifying an annual set of LLSA readings to guide diplomates in self-study of recent EM literature. Readings are intended to address issues of relevance to current clinical practice at the time they are posted. ABEM recognizes that EM is an ever-evolving science and that new knowledge becomes available on a continual basis.
LLSA readings are designed as study tools and should be read critically. They are not intended to be all-inclusive and are not meant to define the standard of care for the clinical practice of EM. ABEM does not endorse a specific research finding or treatment modality by virtue of its being the subject of a selected LLSA reading.
· A list of 10 to 15 readings based on the EM Model will be posted on the ABEM website each year. (Prior to 2010, reading lists consist of 16 to 20 readings.)
· LLSA tests consisting of 20 to 30 questions will be developed based on the annual readings. (Prior to 2009, LLSA tests consist of 32 to 40 questions.)
Availability of LLSA Reading Lists and Tests
· Each LLSA reading list will be posted approximately one year in advance of its associated LLSA test.
· A new LLSA test will be posted on the ABEM website in April of each year.
· Each LLSA test will remain online for three years. When a test is retired, the associated reading list will also be retired and will no longer be available online.
LLSA Content
Each year of the nine-year LLSA cycle focuses on specific areas of the EM Model. The schedule for 2008 through 2017 is shown below. At the end of nine years, the cycle repeats itself, as shown below. Approximately half of the readings selected annually relate to the designated content area. The other readings relate to the remaining content areas of the EM Model Listing of Conditions and Components.
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2008 |
Procedures & Skills Integral to the Practice of EM
Environmental Disorders |
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2009 |
Cardiovascular Disorders
Hematologic Disorders |
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2010 |
Abdominal & Gastrointestinal Disorders
Other Components of the Practice of EM |
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2011 |
Head, Ear, Eye, Nose, Throat Disorders
Endocrine, Metabolic & Nutritional Disorders
Renal & Urogenital Disorders |
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2012 |
Systemic Infectious Disorders
Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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2013 |
Thoracic-Respiratory Disorders
Immune System Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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2014 |
Nervous System Disorders
Toxicologic Disorders |
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2015 |
Traumatic Disorders
Cutaneous Disorders |
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2016 |
Signs, Symptoms, and Presentations
Psychobehavioral Disorders |
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2017 |
Procedures and Skills Integral to the Practice of EM
Environmental Disorders |
Revised 4/06/10 kas
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