Journals link to Web for CME

* The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and American Family Physician (AFP) offer physicians the opportunity to obtain CME credits, based on articles appearing in their journals, by using Internet sites.

The NEJM offers CME questions on its Web site, based on three articles in a weekly

Those participating via the Web have immediate answers and links to the portion of the articles that pertain to the questions. They may print out a certificate documenting the credit. The CME programs are also available via mail. There is no advertising or other commercial participation involved.

The American Family Physician plans to offer CME credit via the Web based on articles that appear in its semimonthly journal. The program is contingent on support received through unrestricted education grants, according to Dan Mjolsness, director of e-health development for the American Academy of Family Physicians. The case-based courses will be offered free to physicians as a membership benefit.