I have $700 of CME left. What should I buy?

[LotaPower]

I have 700 bucks left until next month when they replenish my account. any good thoughts?

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[Apollyon]

If you are allowed to use it this way, go to Amazon and buy all sorts of textbooks that are not provided by your program. (I don't know if you are a resident or attending - if you are the latter, replace "program" with "employer".) I did that, and got all sorts of good stuff, like "Emergency Radiology" and the Trott book on lacerations.

 

[Jeff698]

Emergency Medicine Practice

http://www.emergency-medicine-practice.com/

I got these free as chief and am about to renew.

You also can't go wrong (assuming you like audio content) with anything from these guys: http://www.theemrapproject.com/

They're the ones who put out EM:RAP, EM Abstracts and Risk Management Monthly. And do USC Essentials.

If you're about reading content online, consider www.cmedownload.com.

Finally, there is a web site I've been meaning to try but haven't gotten around to. It is a join venture with ACEP but I can't think of the name. Does this ring any bells for anyone?

Oh, and finally, if you have a PDA, look at PEPID. www.pepid.com

Take care,
Jeff

 

[asmallchild]

I have 700 bucks left until next month when they replenish my account. any good thoughts?

I was wondering this myself. (And sadly I only have $300 to spend)

And they replenish your account? I was told I had to use my CME money by the end of September or they'll give it to the incoming interns next year.

 

[SoCuteMD]

New Rosen's just came out. I just ordered "The ICU Book" and a book by Trott called "Wounds and Lacerations." Pocket refs are always good - Tarascon Emergency and Tarascon Critical Care come to mind. PEER VII might be a good option. There's a new Harwood-Nuss that should be out any day as well as a new Roberts and Hedges.

 

[Apollyon]

Trott book on lacerations.

book by Trott called "Wounds and Lacerations."

Yeah, I mentioned that one 3 weeks ago.

 

[DrQuinn]

The Art of 12 Lead EKG interpretation by Garcia.

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[deleted109597]

Hell, free money should be something both enjoyable and educational.
Wilderness Medicine by Auerbach is an awesome book.

 

[roja]

Depends. books are great, but only if you will read them.

You could also consider: panoptic, blue lights that go on your stethascope (for corneal abrasions).

If you are an audio person, go for the ones recommended.

Also consider putting it towards going to a conference.

 

[deleted109597]

Necro-bump.

Except for me it's $900. And because of stupid rules, I can't purchase electronic reading devices, but I probably can purchase electronic media.

Any suggestions as to a course to go to?

 

[MountainEM]

ipad

 

[Daiphon]

the advanced airway course (levitan) is always well-regarded
else pick something cool, like the wilderness med courses that are always in the awesome ski towns.

-t

 

[anonymousEM]

audiodigest had a deal that you got a free ipad with a 3 yr subscription...not sure if it's still going on but might be a way around your "stupid rules"

 

[deleted109597]

That one's not still going on, but challenger has one if you buy a lifetime subscription. For $5600. I'll pass.

 

[dchristismi]

I just got back from a conference UCSF did in Hawaii - was excellent (and yes, I went to the lectures.) If you are interested in San Francisco, there is a similar course being put on there in May.

Here's a link:

https://www.cme.ucsf.edu/cme/CourseDetail.aspx?coursenumber=MEM11002