An examination component of the 2002 Study Guide enables you to assess your need for continuing medical education in the topics presented: the Self-Assessment Examination for Practitioners (SAE-P). An SAE-P with an accompanying answer key for each Study Guide chapter and Focused Review article is contained in this issue. Completion of the 2 Study Guide topics earns 30 hours of category 1 CME credit. Credit may be obtained for up to 3 years from the date of publication. The AAPM&R has designated each set of Study Guide articles and its corresponding Focused Review article(s) and SAE-P for a maximum of 15 hours of category 1 CME credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Please complete the relevant program evaluation(s) and the CME application enclosed in the back of this issue to receive credit for these activities. The Study Guide and the Self-Assessment Examination Subcommittees welcome your evaluation of these materials. Each year members who have evaluated these materials have contributed to the ongoing improvement of the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program. Thank you for your cooperation and participation.