Overview 

OTOQuest Knowledge Assessment offers learners the opportunity to hone their knowledge skills through a series of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery specific self-assessment questions. These modules provide the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery with study questions to test your recall, interpretation, and problem-solving skills while earning CME and MOC credit.

Abstract

OTOQuest Knowledge Assessment offers learners the opportunity to hone their knowledge skills through a series of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery specific self-assessment questions while earning CME and MOC credit. The physician learner will read and analyze otolaryngology-specific questions and rationales developed by otolaryngology experts. Included in each module are thorough feedback for each question, additional reading references, appropriate images, and videos to enhance the learning experience.

Needs Assessment

The education activities of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) are designed to improve healthcare provider knowledge, competence, and performance through lifelong learning. The Foundation focuses its education activities on the needs of providers within the specialized scope of practice of otolaryngologists.

Content for each activity is designed to address the learning gaps and needs. Emphasis is placed on identified practice gaps and education needs within each of the eight otolaryngology subspecialties. Through a gap analysis process involving self-identified learning needs, otolaryngology thought leaders’ opinions, a thorough literature search, and otolaryngology subject matter expertise, knowledge self-assessment within each of the specialties is considered critical to addressing an ongoing learning need of otolaryngologists.

Target Audience

The primary audience for this activity is physicians and physicians-in-training who specialize in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, wish to enhance their knowledge skills, and/or wish to receive CME and MOC credit.

Method of Physician Participation in the Learning Process

The physician learner will read and analyze otolaryngology-specific questions and rationales developed by otolaryngology experts. Included in each module are thorough feedback for each question, additional reading references, appropriate images and videos to enhance the learning experience.

Self-Assessment Instructions

Simply answer each question, review the answer rationale, and access suggested references for more information. Your score will be calculated for the purpose of earning appropriate CME and MOC credit.

Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education

The AAO-HNSF is committed to creating high-quality education that is independent of industry influence. All persons who have been in control of this educational content for this accredited CE activity has been asked to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies they have had over the past 24 months. The ACCME defines ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no minimum threshold; all financial relationships, regardless of amount, with ineligible companies. The ACCME also requires that AAO-HNSF manage any reported conflict and eliminate the potential for bias during the educational activity. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. The disclosure information is intended to identify any commercial relationships and allow learners to form their own judgments. However, if you perceive a bias during the educational activity, please report it on the evaluation.

Faculty Disclosure

Below is the disclosure information for the individuals who were planners, reviewers, and authors for this activity.

Term of Approval

Release Date: September 1, 2023

Expiration Date: September 1, 2026

Outcome Objectives

The participant who has successfully completed this activity should be able to:

• Identify key knowledge deficits within the specialty of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Examine current scope of knowledge and comprehension of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Assess knowledge and competence improvements through active engagement in the knowledge assessment tool.
• Measure increased knowledge and competence within the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Demonstrate improved knowledge and competence of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery through certification and performance improvement activities.

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO–HNSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The AAO-HNSF designates this internet enduring activity for 33 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association requires a minimum performance level to be demonstrated in order to successfully complete the activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

ABOHNS MOC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to meet the expectations of the American Board of Otolaryngology’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.