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The Home Study Course is available as printed text. The activity includes a review of outcomes
objectives, selected scientific literature, and a self-assessment examination.
Method of Physician Participation in the Learning Process
The physician learner will read the selected scientific literature, reflect on what they have
read, and complete the self-assessment exam. After completing this section, participants
should have a greater understanding of plastic and reconstructive problems as they affect
the head and neck area, as well as useful information for clinical application.
Estimated time to complete this activity:
40.0 hours
Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Otolaryngology
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Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The AAO-HNSF designates this enduring material for a maximum of 40.0
AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)
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the activity.
ALL PARTICIPANTS must
achieve a post-test score of 70% or higher for a passing completion
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provided to the Training
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PHYSICIANS ONLY
: In order to receive
Credit
for this activity a post-test score of 70% or
higher is required. Two retest opportunities will automatically be available if a minimum of 70%
is not achieved.
Disclosure
The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/Foundation (AAO-HNS/F)
supports fair and unbiased participation of our volunteers in Academy/Foundation activities. All
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financial relationships or disclose that no relevant financial relationships exist. All relevant
financial relationships with commercial interests
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that directly impact and/or might conflict with
Academy/Foundation activities must be disclosed. Any real or potential conflicts of interest
2
must
be identified, managed, and disclosed to the learners. In addition, disclosure must be made of
presentations on drugs or devices, or uses of drugs or devices that have not been approved by the
Food and Drug Administration. This policy is intended to openly identify any potential conflict so
that participants in an activity are able to form their own judgments about the presentation.
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-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on,
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at would make it difficult
to be unbiased. Conflicts of interest occur when an individual has an opportunity to affect education content about products or services of a
commercial interest with which they have a financial relationship.
A conflict of interest depends on the situation and not on the character of the
individual.