Dr. James Freije has been a practicing physician for more than two decades. Focusing his work in the specialty of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, he currently practices with Mount Nittany Physician Group. An active member of the professional community, Dr. James Freije is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).
The AAO-HNS, the largest organization for ENT specialists in the world, provides professionals with a variety of professional development opportunities, including the Home Study Course. Dedicated to helping professionals expand their knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing medical field, the Home Study Course is a self-paced program that provides four sections every academic year. The program grants physicians up to 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits per section, assuming participants pass each exam with a score of at least 70 percent.
Each Home Study Course section covers a different topic, which focus on such things as critical care medicine, practice management, and a number of other pertinent topics. Registration for the program is available on an annual basis and rates vary depending on membership status. Course sections are offered online; however, some may require hardcopy article reprints and answer booklets for examinations.
The AAO-HNS, the largest organization for ENT specialists in the world, provides professionals with a variety of professional development opportunities, including the Home Study Course. Dedicated to helping professionals expand their knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing medical field, the Home Study Course is a self-paced program that provides four sections every academic year. The program grants physicians up to 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits per section, assuming participants pass each exam with a score of at least 70 percent.
Each Home Study Course section covers a different topic, which focus on such things as critical care medicine, practice management, and a number of other pertinent topics. Registration for the program is available on an annual basis and rates vary depending on membership status. Course sections are offered online; however, some may require hardcopy article reprints and answer booklets for examinations.