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icon cursor hovering over a selection Journal Watch Online CME Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need to answer a certain number of questions correctly to earn CME credit?
You must answer all 4 questions correctly to earn CME credit. You have unlimited chances to answer the questions correctly. The related Journal Watch summaries are conveniently just a click away.


How do I use the free online exams that are part of my Journal Watch subscription?
We track the free exams that come as part of your Journal Watch subscription. When you log in and choose to take an exam, we check your records for available exam credits. If you have exam credits available, you are taken to the exam. If you do not have exam credits available, you will be offered the option of purchasing additional exam credits at the preferred subscriber rate.You can check your available exam credits on the Exam Balance page of our website.


I have a subscription to one of the specialty Journal Watch newsletters. Do I receive free online exams?
All subscribers to Journal Watch and Journal Watch specialty newsletters receive 10 free exams with each paid subscription.


How often will new exams be uploaded?
New exams will be available every two weeks.


What happens to my free exams when my subscription term ends?
The free online exams that are included with your paid subscription are only available during the term of that subscription. Once the subscription term is over, the free exams are no longer available. You can subscribe again, or you can purchase additional exams as a nonsubscriber by following the "Purchase Exams" link at the bottom of the page or in the box to the right.


Where can I view my exam history?
A personal record of completed Journal Watch Online CME exams is maintained for you on the My CME History page of our website.


How do I provide feedback?
Your feedback is valuable in the continued improvement of our program. Send us your comments


Where can I find information about the Journal Watch print CME programs?
Click here for more information on the Journal Watch print CME programs.


What hardware and software are required for the Journal Watch Online CME program?

You will need a PC or Macintosh computer equipped with one of the following browsers to view this site.

Browsers Journal Watch Online CME supports:
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Safari and Opera the current production versions
(Our testing to date has shown that Opera and Safari work properly with all major features of the site, but we haven't done exhaustive testing and will evaluate any bug reports that we receive.)
Netscape version 6.1 and above
Lynx the current production version


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For more information about Continuing Medical Education sponsored by the MMS, please contact the MMS Department of Medical Education at (800) 322-2303 ext. 7306 or by email at continuingeducation@mms.org.


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