Covering the broad base of knowledge required by both PAs and family medicine physicians, NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review is an adaptive learning platform designed for PA exam review in preparation for Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE).

Relevant, Peer-Reviewed Content

You need solid, relevant information for your daily practice of medicine — on your terms. From the brand you trust. Our study material — which meets our exacting standards and your expectations — has been reviewed by clinicians and PAs. The question bank at the core of NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine is guided by the NCCPA exam blueprints for PANCE and PANRE while reflecting the real-world challenges you face in your practice.

Certification Maintenance: “Earn While You Learn”

NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review online learning program will allow you to:

  • Earn AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits.
  • Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
  • Plus, maintain the knowledge you gained in training while fulfilling your SA credits and general CME requirements.

Find out more about how NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review allows you to “earn while you learn” efficiently.

Watch a video introduction to NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review by PA Reviewer, Christie J. Lucente, MS, PA-C.

Pain Management and Opioids CME Module

NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review includes a Pain Management and Opioids module which will enhance your knowledge about opioids, so you can feel more confident managing pain appropriately. Pain Management and Opioids can help you earn your state mandated CME while increasing your knowledge of:

  • The latest practices for assessing and managing acute and chronic pain.
  • Current guidelines in the appropriate use of opioids for pain management.
  • Evidence-based strategies for recognizing and treating opioid use disorder.

Preparing for Your Board Exams

NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review contains a comprehensive question bank that is reflective of the PANCE and PANRE exams, as well as practice exams that mimic the actual tests so you can approach the boards with confidence. The adaptive learning features make it easy for you to focus your time studying exactly where you need the most review. Learn more about how NEJM Knowledge+ adaptive learning technology prepares you for board exams.

Don’t Forget What You Learned in School

PAs have many choices in the field of medicine. As you progress in your career, you may decide to specialize. If you focus on a specific discipline, specialty, or treatment modality, how do you retain the important general knowledge you received in your training? Maintaining that base of knowledge provides you with the skills and flexibility for a long and rewarding career as a PA.

NEJM Knowledge+ can help. Read more about features and benefits.

Accreditation Statement

The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Medical Association has an agreement of mutual recognition of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), the accreditation body for European countries. Physicians interested in converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to UEMS-European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education CME credits (ECMECs) should contact the UEMS at mutualrecognition@uems.eu.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Massachusetts Medical Society designates each enduring material for the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed below. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review: 348 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

AAFP Prescribed Credit

The AAFP has reviewed NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review and deemed it acceptable for up to 349.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/01/2023 to 012/31/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CMEAAPA CME Credit (NEJM Knowledge+ Family Medicine Board Review)

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 20 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 5/1/2022 to 4/30/2023. AAPA reference number: CME-206084.

For NCCPA certification maintenance ONLY: NCCPA will now apply an additional 50 percent weighting when these self-assessment credits are logged for NCCPA certification maintenance purposes. PAs should log up to a maximum of 20 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits, as the additional weighting will be automatically applied by NCCPA.