Online 2006 Orthopaedic Basic Science Self-Assessment Examination

Welcome to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Online 2006 Orthopaedic Basic Science Self-Assessment Examination information page.

Offers a comprehensive review of the key basic science principles to help you interpret and manage practical clinical problems. Gain insight and knowledge of biomaterials, biomechanics, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, musculoskeletal oncology, pharmacology—as well as physiology of bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, and muscle. Presents 100 multiple choice questions with immediate feedback and references for continued study.

Exam Objectives:

Apply principles of biomechanics and biomaterials to the treatment of orthopaedic patients focusing on joint replacement and traumatic injuries.
Apply principles of microbiology and pharmacology to the treatment of infections.
Apply basic science principles to the treatment pathology and neoplasms.
Apply principles of biochemistry to the treatment of orthopaedic patients focusing on growth factors and fracture repair and healing.
Apply principles of anatomy and physiology to the treatment of orthopaedic patients.

It is the goal of the Academy to promote safe and effective orthopaedic care in all our programs, products, and services.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)©

The 2006 Orthopaedic Basic Science Self-Assessment Examination can help fulfill the CME requirements mandated by the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC)© process. The 2006 Orthopaedic Basic Science Self-Assessment Examination cannot be applied to the scored and recorded self-assessment examination requirement as mandated by the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC)© process.

CME Credit

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Availability

The examination will be available for purchase through December 15, 2010. Purchasers please note: After December 31, 2010 you will NOT be able to access this examination.

Intended Audience

The Online 2006 Orthopaedic Basic Science Self-Assessment Examination is available for purchase to the following:

Fellow
Associate Member
Honorary Member
Candidate Member
Resident Member
Non-Member Orthopaedic Practitioner

Online examinations prices are listed below.

Item		Description		Member		Resident		Non-Member
08232		Online Orthopaedic Basic Science Examination		$85.00		$60.00		$100.00

Viewing and Answering Questions

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