Online Grand Rounds

Earn Category 1A (AOA ) and Category 1 (AMA PRA™ ) Credits Online

The Office of Professional and Contionuing Education is continuously working to make make the process of earning CME credits more meaningful, effective and convienent for physicians.  That goal led to the development of a small program that  can help you participate in LIVE UNT Health Science Center Grand Rounds from your office or home.

What is a Beta Test?

We're trying to work out any bugs in the program and need feedback from real-world users.  To this end, we're offering this program for download. You will earn credit for every Grand Rounds in which you participate.  But please be aware that the system may not function correctly all the time during the beta-test period.

When is Grand Rounds broadcast?

Grand Rounds is usually broadcast on Wednesdays at 12 PM Central Time.  Please note: You will not be able to join online Grand Rounds if you sign-on more than 15 minutes after the presentation begins.

How do I get the program?

You must complete a registration form and then download and install it on your computer.

How do I install the program?

After you download it form our website, simply install it by double clicking the file. You will need administrative rights if you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7.  Currently, the program only operates on a PC-based computer.  Sorry, Mac folks. System requirements are:

• PC-based computer (sorry, Mac folks)
• Pentium-class processor or higher
• 512 MB memory, minimum
• 8 MB hard drive space
• High-speed internet connection (dial-up won't work)
• Speakers to hear the presentation
• The free Adobe Reader to view and print ce information and handouts, if desired. (already on most computers)
• A printer to print a certificate

How often are Grand Rounds broadcast?

We usually broadcast Grand Rounds once a week, at 12 noon Central Time on Wednesdays. Some months are slower than other, however.

Do I have to be very "technical" to participate?

NO!  The goal was to make it as easy as possible for you to participate.  Simply follow the on-screen prompts, moving from screen to screen. We even make it easy to submit your questions to the presenter, complete the posttest and evaluation and print a certificate.

How many hours can I earn?

We don't limit the number of credits you can earn online.  However, if you are a DO, please be aware that the AOA currently permits a maximum of 9 hours of Category 1A to be earned online per 3-year cycle.  We are, however, dually accredited by the AOA and the ACCME.  This means that even if you reach your 9 hour maximum through the AOA, you may still be able to apply the credit you earn to your state licencing requirements or the Physician's Recognition Award through the AMA. Please check with your state's licensing board.

How do I get a certificate?

You will be able to print a certificate directly form the program after you pass the post test and complete the evaluation and credit request forms.

What else should I know?

Each participant is required to take a pre and post test and score at least 75% on the posttest in order to claim credit. If you don't score 75%, you will NOT be able to claim credit for that week's presentation.

How much does this cost?

NADA!  ZILCH! NOTHING!
This program is offered to you absolutely at no charge. And you can install it on as many computers as you want.

What if I need help with the program?

We can't provide extensive support for this program.  If you run into a snag, feel free to e-mail register@unthsc.edu.