Washington State Only - Independent Medical Evaluations

Enhance the quality of IMEs which will result in better outcomes, especially for injured or ill workers.

Guidance is provided on best practices when performing an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME), including pre-evaluation, evaluation, post-evaluation, and quality report writing.

• Learn from experienced medical professionals and experts in the field of IME: Our course is led by experienced medical professionals who have a deep understanding of the IME process and the latest industry standards and best practices. They will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to conduct accurate and unbiased medical evaluations.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the IME process and regulations: Our course covers all aspects of the IME process, including regulations and guidelines, to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the process. This will help you conduct evaluations with confidence and provide unbiased conclusions.

• Learn how to conduct objective evaluations and provide unbiased conclusions: Our course will teach you how to conduct objective evaluations and provide unbiased conclusions. This will help you establish yourself as a respected professional in the field of IME.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices: Our course is designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices, ensuring that you are equipped to handle the ever-evolving field of IME.

• Develop strong report-writing skills and learn how to present findings to clients: Our course will teach you how to write clear and concise reports and how to present findings to clients in a professional and understandable manner.

NICE TO MEET YOU

It's great connecting with you. I'm Chris Brigham, MD

Whether you are starting your journey or seeking a new destination, I am pleased to be there with you – empowering you to “captain your ship” while navigating challenging medicolegal “seas.” As a board-certified occupational medicine physician, who entered the medicolegal field over four decades ago, I realized that there was much to learn to succeed. I look forward to sharing knowledge, skills, experiences, and insights that will contribute dramatically to your success and benefit society. I am the Editor of the AMA Guides Newsletter and Casebook and Senior Contributing Editor for the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition. I have been blessed by the opportunity to be surrounded by talented colleagues, have many unique learning experiences, write over 300 peer-reviewed articles and several books, speak at hundreds of events, and consult throughout the United States and internationally. I sincerely appreciate my colleagues representing many domains and life’s “learning experiences.” I want to help you succeed and provide those injured or ill with accurate assessments. I also want this to be enjoyable for you. My involvement in virtual learning systems began five decades ago; therefore, I hope you find the learning experiences here the finest. (By the way, in assisting you to “navigate,” please be assured that I am also a licensed USCG captain.)