Format
SESATS XIII integrates a variety of information types, and requires a
continuously active internet connection. As in previous computerized
editions, an individual question with its media elements is presented
for consideration and an initial answer is chosen. The critique and
supplemental information is then presented, and the question must be
answered again (correctly) before the exam moves to the next question.
When all questions have been answered, a survey questionnaire is
required and the user must enter the number of CME hours requested.
After all questions and the survey are submitted, the user has access to
search and review all question content for review and further study.
Content
SESATS XIII contains 400 new questions. All questions are newly written, and
critiques and illustrative material have been expanded. Abstracts for
all references are provided, which can be selected, archived, and shared
via email. Some questions contain complete imaging studies (eg. CT,
echo), and most questions include references with links to PubMed.
Security
A multiscreen tutorial on SESATS XIII and a set of 10 trial/demonstration questions are available free at sesats13.sesats.org.
Access to the entire examination and CME credit requires a unique
username and password. The user’s credentials are recorded and
synchronized at each login and progress is accurately maintained across
sessions and across devices. Users are prohibited from sharing,
distributing, or reproducing SESATS content and materials.
Online Answer Logging
Continuous connection to the internet is required to work through
SESATS XIII. Responses and time spent studying are transmitted for each
question. Only minimal data loss can occur if a computer or connection
problem arises. When the examination is complete, the examinee is
prompted to complete a short CME survey. After completion of SESATS XIII
and the survey, the option to search and review questions becomes
available from the Main Page. The newly designed search allows users to
search the complete exam or by question topic using free text input.
Another new option is to review the questions sequentially within
sections. You can choose to review all questions or only those answered
incorrectly the first time. All critique and reference information is
available and can be navigated freely. Confirmation and final CME
certification documents are provided via email.