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Continuing Medical Education in MOCA – FAQs

August 13th, 2011

Continuing Medical Education (CME) is a very important tool in the completion of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. First, a diplomat’s participation in continuing medical education is an indication that he or she is committed to excel in the field. Second, the most importantly, a specific number of credits in Continuing Medical Education are required to finish part two of the MOCA program. Here are some of the frequently asked questions regarding continuing medical education and its relevance to MOCA:

1. How many credits of Continuing Medical Education do I need to complete?
If you got your diplomat certification in 2004 onwards, you have to complete no less than 350 credits within ten years and at least 250 of those credits have to be under Category 1 of the AMA guidelines. Those who entered the MOCA program after the 1st of January 2008 must complete a specific number of Continuing Medical Education Credits based on the year you got your diplomat certification. » Read more: Continuing Medical Education in MOCA – FAQs

Medical Robots

May 1st, 2011

Medical robots are one of the most helpful applications of robots. They are used in various medical practices, including difficult and precise surgical procedures. They are also used to assist patients in recovery and in the performance of routine tasks for patient care.

Medical robots have computer-integrated technology and are comprised of complicated programming languages, controllers, and advanced sensors. They also possess powerful control units, a programming terminal, and process-oriented software for various medical applications.

Medical robots are used for training surgeons and providing in-depth knowledge to students. These robots provide standardized operation, which reduces the time required to perform any medical operation. They provide positional certainty and confined movement, which can lead to improved post-operative outcomes. The major potential advantages of medical robots are precision and miniaturization in medical operations. Further advantages are articulation beyond normal manipulation and three-dimensional magnification. » Read more: Medical Robots