CMEssentials+ in Pathology

Overview

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Practical CME for Busy Pathologists

CMEssentials+ is the next generation of practical CME — built for the way clinicians actually learn today. It focuses on essential clinical topics and delivers them in flexible formats that fit into any demanding schedule.

With video, audio, case-based learning, and quick-review content, CMEssentials+ lets you learn the way that works best for you — whether that's watching, listening, or working through real-world scenarios.

CMEssentials+ helps you:

• Stay current on essential clinical topics
• Strengthen core knowledge you use every day
• Learn from trusted expert faculty
• Choose from multiple learning formats—video, audio, cases, and quick reviews
• Earn CME efficiently while keeping your skills sharp

The result is high-yield continuing medical education you can actually use in practice — without adding more pressure to your schedule.

FAQs

What do I get with CMEssentials+?

You get an easier way to find content quickly and stay organized:

• Our podcast-style CMEssentials Audio Series
• Smart video browsing
• Topic Tags for fast discovery
• Unified media player that brings audio, video, microscopy sessions, readings, and assessments into one seamless experience
• Mobile app
• Clean, simple navigation

Who is CMEssentials+ for?

CMEssentials+ is for clinicians in search of unlimited access to efficient, high-quality CME across core clinical topics.

Is the content kept current?

Yes. Activities are regularly reviewed and updated. New content is constantly being added.

How much CME can I earn?

Credit amounts are listed with each activity.

Can I use all of my devices?

Yes. Login on any device with the same account.

What are Topic Tags and why do they matter?

Topic Tags help you quickly surface content based on a clinical theme. They make it easier to browse and find what's relevant — without digging or guessing.

Specialties/Content Formats

CMEssentials+ relies on a roster of recognized authorities to develop quality CME content — from recorded medical conferences, board prep courses and clinical updates, to expert journal article summaries and audio commentary — all to keep you current and save you valuable time. You get exclusive access to your primary specialty, plus 13 others.

Pathologists can also login for exclusive access to our CMEssentials Audio Series. Produced monthly, these informative podcast-style conversations showcase clinically relevant updates that will keep you current with the latest research and trends. It’s evidence-based insight and real life cases that go where you go!

Medical Directors

Chief Medical Editor Prentiss Taylor, MD, FACP, a Chicago-based internist, is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, occupational medicine, and public health and general preventive medicine.

Arjun S. Chanmugam, MD, MBA serves as Medical Director for Oakstone CME. He is a professor and a Vice-Chair of Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and serves as Chair of Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and the Chief Medical Officer for Emergency Medicine for Johns Hopkins Medicine.

CMEssentials+ spans 14 specialties:

• • Anesthesiology
• • Cardiology
• • Critical Care
• • Dermatology
• • Family Medicine
• • Gastroenterology
• • General Surgery
• • Hospital Medicine
• • Internal Medicine
• • Neurology
• • Pathology
• • Psychiatry
• • Radiology
• • Urology

Specialty-specific content may include:

• • Video Courses/Board Prep
• • Video Lectures
• • Research & Advice
• • Guideline Summaries
• • Audio Series

Accreditation / Pass Guarantee

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Oakstone Publishing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation term expires June 30, 2026.

Some activities may also satisfy maintenance of certification or self-assessment requirements.

Refer to the accreditation section of each activity for specific details.

Board Pass Guarantee

We're Committed to Your Success. Oakstone stands behind the quality of its board review programs. If you complete a course and do not pass your board examination, we will provide extended access to the content or credit toward the purchase of a future board review program in accordance with our CME Board Pass Guarantee policy.

This pass guarantee is a product policy offered by Oakstone and is independent of CME accreditation. Accreditation pertains only to the educational activity and does not guarantee examination outcomes.

Quick Facts

CMEssentials+ is the most comprehensive, time-saving CME solution you can buy. Your online subscription offers a myriad of benefits, including:

Broad CME Content. 24/7 access to thousands of hours of CME content in your primary specialty and 13 others.

Multi-Media Formats. Video lectures, clinical audio briefs, and more.

Expert Research. Latest research assembled by hundreds of medical experts.

Learning Options. Topic specific content + board prep material.