ReachMD Broadcasts First Live Interactive Accredited Medical Education (CME/CE) Program for Medical Professionals on November 16, 2009.
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North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) Will Run a
Series of Free CME/CE programs Live on ReachMD`s XM Satellite Channel 160.
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
ReachMD, one of the nations newest and fastest growing media communications
platforms for medical professionals, will premiere the first live interactive
accredited medical education (CME/CE) program on November 16th, 2009, via its
network of distribution channels, including ReachMD's national XM Satellite
Radio Channel 160.
This new broadcast series is a partnership with North American Center for
Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) who is sponsoring the series of four
interviews; Deep Vein Thrombosis in Focus:Expert Perspectives on Reducing the
Burden of Venous Thromboembolism. This series is CME/CE-accredited for
physicians, pharmacists, and nurses by NACCME, and is supported by an
educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S. This live program series is designed
for hospital-based and other physicians and allied healthcare professionals
involved in the management of patients at-risk for VTE.
For the first time ever, participants will be able to listen to the CME/CE
broadcast live on XM 160, on ReachMD.com and on ReachMD`s new MedicalRadio
iPhone App. Participation in this activity is FREE. Following each interview
with experts in the field, ReachMD will take questions live from the audience
via phone at 888-MD1-REACH (888-631-7322), email at CME@ReachMD.com and via
Twitter at CMEonReachMD.
"This represents the first national broadcast of it`s kind for continuing
medical education where participants can interact with the world renown faculty
that NACCME has lined up for this program," said Gary Epstein, CEO of ReachMD.
"ReachMD is proud to continue to deliver innovation in the Medical Education
media space and we expect this new live programming to generate as much
enthusiasm as our iPhone application last year."
"Through our partnership with ReachMD, NACCME is excited about this integration
of new media and interactive educational design that should be both informative
and highly engaging for learners across the continuum of VTE care," said Randy
Robbin, President of NACCME.
Live Schedule
Tune in to hear Dr. Lee Freedman and Dr. Matthew Sorrentino interview key
thought leaders Dr. Joseph Caprini, Dr. Thomas DeLoughery, Dr. Franklin Michota
and Dr. Ann Wittkowsky.
Monday 16-Nov 8PM EDT with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. DeLoughery
Thursday 19-Nov 7PM EDT with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Caprini
Tuesday 24-Nov 9PM EDT with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Caprini
Monday 30-Nov 6PM EDT with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Michota
Thursday 3-Dec 8PM EDT with Dr. Freedman & Dr. Michota
Wednesday 9-Dec 9PM EDT with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. DeLoughery
Thursday 10-Dec 7PM EDT with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. Wittkowsky
Tuesday 15-Dec 6PM EDT with Dr. Sorrentino & Dr. Wittkowsky
About ReachMD: ReachMD, headquartered in Northbrook, IL, is a leading provider
of advanced health care information and education for medical professionals. The
company's proprietary technology uses emerging media channels to allow busy
professionals to hear the latest in specific health care issues in the most
convenient ways.
ReachMD's new media platform includes satellite radio, online programming that
can be accessed through any XM radio, digital media device, or personal
computer, as well as mobile platforms including the Apple iPhone. ReachMD's
original programming includes interviews with world-renowned physicians covering
professional topics within clinical medicine, treatment, research, executive
management, government policies, technology, and global health issues, among
others. ReachMD partners with top tier medical societies and accredited
educational partners to provide this credible medical content.
Partners include the American Medical Association, American College of
Cardiology, American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Directors
Association, American Medical Student Association, and American College of Nurse
Practitioners, to name just a few. To access ReachMD's original programming
24/7, visit ReachMD at www.reachmd.com or XM Channel 160 or MedicalRadio iPhone
App.
About NACCME: Committed to excellence in healthcare education, NACCME is
dedicated to developing audience-focused CME/CE programming that addresses the
educational and clinical care gaps of healthcare professionals nationwide. Each
year, thousands of medical practitioners benefit from NACCME-sponsored CME/CE
initiatives that expand professional knowledge, examine new technologies,
investigate innovative therapies, and explore evidence-based patient care
advances in a broad range of medical specialties.
NACCME's experienced clinical and educational development teams provide vital
CME/CE programming through a host of media, including conferences, expositions,
symposia, teleconferences, webcasts, and more. NACCME is fully accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education, Council on Podiatric Medical Education, Pennsylvania
State Nurses Association (an accredited approver by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation), and Commission on Dietetic
Registration.
For more information on NACCME-sponsored CME/CE programming, please visit e-mail
info@naccme.com, call 609-371-1137, or visit www.naccme.com.
CME Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NACCME designates each educational activity for a maximum of_0.5 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.
CPE Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of
continuing pharmacy education. Each activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour
(0.05 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN 276-000-09-034-L01-P,
276-000-09-035-L01-P, 276-000-09-036-L01-P, 276-000-09-037-L01-P).
CNE Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is an
approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State
Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center`s Commission on Accreditation.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 0.5 contact hour(s).
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255
for 0.5 contact hour(s).
ReachMD
Natalie Allman, 847-323-4943
nallman@reachmd.com
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