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Dear Colleague,

Imagine the peace of mind that you’ll experience once you’ve passed and this immense exam is behind you.

Thousands of physicians every year credit The Pass Machine course with their board exam success – and it is guaranteed to work for you. Here’s what makes The Pass Machine Pediatric Critical Care MOC Board Review so effective:

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“An excellent course. I would not want to face the exam without the information provided in this course.” Christopher Capel, MD, Casa Grande, AZ

HIGH-YIELD CONTENT

Laser-Focused Lectures: Content strictly follows the ABP® Pediatric Critical Care MOC exam blueprint. You review only what’s expected on your exam and nothing else.

The “QBL” Method: To ensure pinpoint exam relevancy, the lectures use a method called “Question-Based Learning.” Lectures are constructed from a series of board-style multiple choice questions, each coupled to a mini-lecture on that question’s topic.

Top-Flight Faculty: Lectures are presented by experienced, board-certified faculty from top teaching universities. Further, our two levels of medical editing ensure every lecture is up-to-date, medically accurate and 100% board-relevant.

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Always-on Convenience: The Pass Machine Pediatric Critical Care MOC Board Review course is optimized for 24/7 online access from any computer, smartphone, or tablet device, including the iPad® so you can watch the lectures and take practice exams whenever you have a free moment.

Detailed Printed Syllabus: The course syllabus includes all the lecture content mailed to you as soon as you register. Perfect for offline review!

Instant Gratification: Register today, start tonight! Plus, earn up to 33 AMA/PRA Category 1 CME credits. Course access is available for a full 12 18 months when you register now.

“The Pediatric Board Review course provided me with an excellent overview of the tested material outlined by the ABP. I would highly recommend this course to all Pediatric board candidates and recerts as a solid aid in preparation for the tests. The included questions are presented in a board-like fashion to get used to the board format.” Hugh Pabarue, MD, Macomb, MI

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BOARD-STYLE PRACTICE EXAMS

Deep Question Bank: Test your exam preparedness with 300 exam-style multiple-choice questions (MCQ). Questions carefully follow the board content outline, so each one is relevant to your preparation.

Realistic Test Environment: Your patients test you every day – but not in the same way the boards test you. Learn how to answer questions in the board exam format. It’s as close as you can get to the real exam!

Optimized for Learning: Every MCQ includes a detailed, referenced explanation. That way you’re not just testing your knowledge – you’re learning the “how” and “why” behind every board-style question.

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“Excellent review course best taken online. This was an enormous advantage. Well worth the cost.” Eric Young, MD, Marion, SC

Why not take advantage of the fact that The Pass Machine course is available right now? You can register online or by calling our offices, which are open seven days a week, and start studying tonight! Once registered, you’ll be granted access to your online dashboard with all course-related materials. We’ll then ship your printed syllabus the next business day.

Turn the wasted energy of worrying about your approaching exam into useful, high-yield prep starting right now! And remember that The Pass Machine stands behind you all the way until you pass. You have my word – and guarantee – on that!

So, don’t waste another moment. There really is a better way to learn. Please take a few moments to register now – you won’t regret your decision.

Respectfully,

Jack Krasuski

Jack Krasuski, MD
Excecutive Director

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Course Agenda

5 Hours
Cardiovascular
Cameron Dezfulian, MD
1 Hour
Metabolism and Endocrinology
Cameron Dezfulian, MD
1 Hour
Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Cameron Dezfulian, MD
5 Hours
Respiration
Rashed Hasan, MD
4 Hours
Neurology and Neuromuscular
Jose Pineda, MD
4 Hours
Infectious Disease, Immunology
Timothy Cornell, MD
1 Hour
Special Critical Care Issues
Timothy Cornell, MD
1 Hour
Technical Procedures
Timothy Cornell, MD
2 Hours
Renal and Electrolytes
Truc Le, MD
1 Hour
Trauma and Burns
Truc Le, MD
1 Hour
Poisonings, Toxins and Overdoses
Neethi Pinto, MD
2 Hours
Pharmacology
Neethi Pinto, MD
1 Hour
Principles of Monitoring
Pallavi Patwari, MD
2 Hours
Core Knowledge in Scholarly Activities
Pallavi Patwari, MD
1 Hour
Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care Pro
Karen Fauman, MD
1 Hour
Hematology/Oncology
Karen Fauman, MD
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Faculty


Cameron Dezfulian, MD

Cameron Dezfulian, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, Critical Care Medicine Department, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Attending Physician, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Attending Physician, UPMC Mercy Medical and Cardiovascular ICU and PICU, Pittsburgh, PA

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

  • MD, Duke University, Durham, NC
  • Residency, Pediatrics, University of Michigan Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Fellowship, Critical Care and Pediatric Critical Care, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Dr. Dezfulian is a quadruple-boarded assistant professor who was nominated for the “Attending of the Year” while teaching at the University of Miami and the winner of “Best Oral Presentation” at John’s Hopkins Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Fair. He is funded by NINDS to study the role of nitrite and nitric oxide biology in brain post-cardiac arrest and has several basic, clinical, and translational studies ongoing, investigating the management of post-cardiac arrest survivors. Dr. Dezfulian has published many research articles and abstracts, and is a reviewer for groups such as Intensive Care Medicine, Journal of Neurochemistry, and American Journal of Medicine.

Timothy Cornell, MD

Timothy Cornell, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Director of Translational Research, University of Michigan, MI
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Attending Physician, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL
  • Residency, Pediatrics, George Washington University, Washington, DC
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College, Houston, TX
  • Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Cornell is the Co-chairman of the Committee on Pain and Sedation in the pediatric intensive care unit at University of Michigan Medical Center/C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. He is a multiple winner of the “Making a Difference Award” from the University of Michigan Health Systems. He is a two time recipient of the Society of Critical Care Medicine “Immunology Specialty Award.” He was selected as a scholar for the Pediatric Critical Care Scientist Development Program. Dr. Cornell has written chapters in the books Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence, Pediatric Primary Care 5th ed., and Comprehensive Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine.

Pallavi Patwari, MD, AAP, SCCM, ATS

Pallavi Patwari, MD, AAP, SCCM, ATS

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Associate Director, Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics, Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
  • Attending Physician, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
  • Chief Resident, Pediatrics, Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
  • Fellowship, Critical Care, Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, Memphis, TN
  • Fellowship, Critical Care, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Dr. Patwari specializes in respiratory and autonomic disorders in pediatrics, with attention to cardio-respiratory monitoring and physiology. She has specific expertise with rare disorders such as congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) and rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD). Her other clinical and academic interests include alterations in sleep physiology, pediatric disease, and the response of the autonomic nervous system in children to environment. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and authored chapters in pediatric, autonomic, and sleep medicine textbooks.

Neethi Pinto, MD

Neethi Pinto, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Attending Physician, Comer Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
  • Residency, Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Chief Resident, Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship, Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Dr. Pinto is the Faculty Director of the Pediatric Critical Care Monthly Morbidity and Mortality Conference. She was the Course Director for the fellow teaching curriculum at University of Chicago, IL. Dr. Pinto is a Clinical Mentor, a Research Advisor and Faculty Advisor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Chicago.

Jose Pineda, MD

Jose Pineda, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Director, Pediatric Neurocritical Care Program, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • Service Chief, Neurocritical Care/Trauma Service, Division of Critical Care Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Neurology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala
  • Residency, Pediatrics, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Multidisciplinary Neuroprotection Laboratories, Duke University, Durham, NC

Dr. Pineda is a nationally renowned speaker and researcher on pediatric brain injuries. Many of the over 50 articles, chapters, and publications he has published are on pediatric traumatic brain injuries. He was a winner of the “Outstanding Division Teaching Award” from the Washington University School of Medicine. He is also a multiple “First Place Physician Research Award” winner from the Annual Scientific Symposium, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Caroline/Virginia Chapter, Williamsburg

Truc Le, MD, AAP, SCCM

Truc Le, MD, AAP, SCCM

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Associate Fellowship Program Director, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
  • Instructor, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
  • Attending Physician at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University, TN

Dr. Le is an active member in several Stanford University Medical Center committees including the PICU Clinical Forum, Pediatric Education Steering, and the PICU/Pulmonary Professional Practice Evaluation. He is the recipient of the “Top Clinical Science Research Poster Award” from the Vanderbilt Resident Research Forum and the “Annual Congress Scientific Award” from the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Rashed Hasan, MD

Rashed Hasan, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, St. Vincent Mercy Children’s Hospital, Toledo, OH
  • Director of Research for Pediatric Critical Care, St. Vincent Mercy Children’s Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Toledo, OH

Board Certifications:

    Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, King Saud University College, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Residency, Pediatrics, Michigan State University, MI
  • Chief Resident, Pediatrics, Michigan State University, MI
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Dr. Hasan is a highly distinguished teaching doctor. The Marquis “Who’s Who in America” recipient was recognized as one of the US Consumer Reports “Best Doctors in America: Pediatric Critical Care”, and was the winner of the “John W. Tauscher Teaching Award” from the Hurley Medical Center. Dr. Hasan has appeared on television, discussing pediatric critical care issues in the news; he also regularly participates in a weekly “Ask the Doctor” program. Beyond the over 50 articles, abstracts, and papers he has published, Dr. Hasan coauthored two books: Pediatric Critical Care Review and A Pocket Guide to Mechanical Ventilation.

Karen Fauman, MD

Karen Fauman, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA
  • Attending Physician at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

Board Certifications:

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Residency, Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Fauman is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She received the “Bronze Beeper Award” from Galen’s Medical Society to recognize Resident Physicians who best exemplify the high standards of medical student education, leadership, and patient care. She is also a recipient of the “Louis Bartoshesky Award” for exceptional compassion and dedication in caring for children from the Floating Hospital Residency Program.

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CME Accreditation

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live and enduring material formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 33 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions About The Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC Prep Course

+ What Do I Get When I Purchase The Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC Online Course? How Does This Course Work?
After you sign up for the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC online course, we’ll send you an email within one day of registration with a link to your password-restricted personalized online American Physician Institute (API) dashboard along with instructions on how to access it. We’ll also ship your printed syllabus the next business day.
  • Your Online Dashboard: All your recorded lectures, course handouts, practice exams, and CME credits are organized on your American Physician Institute dashboard. This centralized location of all course materials makes your preparation organized and stress-free. And it allows you access from anywhere at any time - 24/7!
  • Your Printed Syllabus: The detailed printed syllabus includes all the course lecture content, clearly formatted to help you follow along. This allows you to focus on highlighting critical concepts, annotating tips and reminders, and achieving the greatest possible recall of the material come test time.
+ When Do I Receive Online Access To Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC Review Course Materials?
You receive password-restricted access to your online API dashboard within one day of registration, excluding federal holidays. The dashboard consolidates all your Course resources: streaming webinars of every Course lecture, multiple choice question (MCQs) quizzes, and any additional Course handouts.
+ When Will I Receive My Course Syllabus?
The Course syllabus is shipped to you via UPS the next business day after your order has been received. If you choose to attend the Live Program, you are encouraged to bring along your syllabus to append your notes, or ask questions based on your previous studies.
+ How Long Do I Have Access To My Online Materials? Does My Course Expire?
Your Course and all its associated online material remains active for a full 12 18 months from your date of purchase when you register now. For example, a Course purchased on January 1, 2013 remains active through June 30, 2014.
+ What If I'm Not Ready To Take My Exam? Can I Extend My Course?
Some doctors invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, The Pass Machine allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by one, three, six, or 12 months for a reduced tuition. If you wish to extend your Course, please call 1-877-225-8384 prior to your Course expiration date.
+ What Is The Live Program?
Some doctors receive added benefit from attending the live lectures. Live Program attendance allows participants to completely dedicate themselves to their exam preparations with several days of intense, concentrated study. Approximately half of The Pass Machine participants choose to attend the Live Program.
+ What Does Live Program Attendance Include?
The Live Program fee covers expenses above the basic tuition, including meeting space, onsite faculty and staff, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Therefore, the Live Program Fee is not eligible for reimbursement under the Triple Trust Guarantee.
+ What Is The Mobile Learning Package?
The Mobile Learning Package is a $500 stipend in the form of a Best Buy® Gift Card. The Gift Card is to be used to purchase the iPad or other mobile device of your choice. The Mobile Learning Package is non-refundable and is therefore not covered by the Triple Trust Guarantee.
+ How Do I Get My CME Credits?
After you have viewed all of the course lectures, you can claim your CME credit by completing the course's online CME Evaluation. After you complete the evaluation, you will immediately receive a PDF of your CME certificate. You will receive your "Online Dashboard" access information via email. Please contact 877-225-8384 or info@AmericanPhysician.com if you need this access information re-sent or you require other assistance.

Note: The CME Evaluation for the Live Program will not be posted online until the last day of the live lectures.

General Questions About The Triple Trust Guarantee

+ This Guarantee Sounds Too Good To Be True—Is It For Real?
Yes, it's completely real. Rest assured American Physician Institute has always honored its guarantees and always will. When you register for the Course, you receive a registration packet with your Course information that includes a copy of the Triple Trust Guarantee along with straightforward information on all of the Terms & Conditions that apply.

Why does American Physician Institute have such a guarantee when no other company does? The Triple Trust Guarantee is API’s way of demonstrating that it’s just as invested in your success as you are. After all, if you fail, API will pay a penalty. American Physician Institute will refund your Course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus and allow you continued access to the Course tuition-free until you pass your exam for as long as the exam is offered by the certifying board. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for results.
+ What Does The Triple Trust Guarantee Cover?
The Triple Trust Guarantee covers your Online Course tuition. Under the terms of the guarantee, if you don’t pass your exam, you will receive a 100% refund of your Course tuition, PLUS $500, PLUS you may repeat the Course until you pass, tuition-free
+ Does The Triple Trust Guarantee Cover The Live Program Fee?
No. The Live Program fee covers expenses above the basic tuition, including meeting space, onsite faculty and material, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Therefore, the Live Program fee is not eligible for reimbursement under the Triple Trust Guarantee.
+ Does The Triple Trust Guarantee Cover The Mobile Learning Package?
No. The Mobile Learning Package is a $500 stipend in the form of a Best Buy® Gift Card. The Gift Card is to be used to purchase the iPad or other mobile device of your choice. The Mobile Learning Package is non-refundable and is not covered by the Triple Trust Guarantee.

General Questions About The Pass Machine

+ What is The Pass Machine?
The Pass Machine is a family of medical education products specifically designed to help physicians study for and pass their board certification exams. The Pass Machine is produced by American Physician Institute (API), a leading provider of medical education courses and study materials. API provides board exam preparation for dozens of specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.
+ What Sets The Pass Machine Board Review Courses Apart From Other Courses?
There are three main differences.
  1. The Pass Machine Courses are not just general reviews—they’re tailored specifically to the topics and approaches you need to know to pass your exams.
  2. Each Course is a full preparation system that includes hundreds of MCQs, online lecture review, mobile lecture review, and a hard copy of the Course syllabus.
  3. The Pass Machine demonstrates its confidence in its Courses and commitment to your success by offering you this Triple Trust Guarantee: if you don’t pass your exam, you get your Course tuition back, PLUS $500, PLUS you get to retake the Course for FREE until you do pass.
+ Who Produces This Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC Review Course? Where Do You Get Your Faculty?
The Pass Machine Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC Course is produced by American Physician Institute. API conducts dozens of Courses and trains thousands of physicians each year to pass their boards and stay up-to-date in their fields. Every single one of American Physician Institute’s educational courses has full editorial independence, is free of pharmaceutical and industry sponsorship and is backed by an unbeatable guarantee. Because of its reputation for excellence, American Physician Institute is able to enlist many of the top faculty from the best universities, teaching hospitals and research facilities in the country to provide you with Category 1 CME educational activities.
+ Where Can I Find Information About Taking My ABP® Board Exam?
For information about the ABP® Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC Board Exam, please visit https://www.abp.org/ABPWebStatic/?anticache=0.22176614574480147.
+ Do You Provide Reviews For Boards Other Than Pediatric Critical Care Medicine MOC?
Yes! In fact, we provide preparation for dozens of other specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.
+ Is It Likely That My Employer Will Cover My Tuition?
You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for Category 1 educational activities. After all, it’s in everyone’s best interests to have you board certified. It really pays to ask your training director, medical director or administrator if you are eligible because some training programs and employers do pay for board exam training. And, if you work for the Federal Government, American Physician Institute is a certified business in the CCR database and can accept government checks and credit cards.
+ Can I Get A Discount For The Course Tuition?
American Physician Institute offers group discounts for residents and fellows and individual discounts through our Ambassador Club (see below). Please call 877-225-8384 for more information on these discounts.
+ What Is The Ambassador Club? How Does It Work?
When you register, you automatically become a member of the American Physician Institute Ambassador Club, which helps your colleagues benefit from your prep Course experience. If your colleagues mention your name when they call to register, they’ll each receive a $52 discount on their first Course registration and you’ll receive a $52 check.

Why $52? API recognizes that your referral saves about $104 in advertising costs, and they think it’s only fair to pass those savings along to both of you. There’s no limit to the goodwill and gratitude you’ll inspire among your colleagues, and there’s no limit to how many colleagues you can refer. You can make referrals across specialties, too! See the full list of Courses at www.AmericanPhysician.com and consider making a referral today.
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