UBM Medica US Launches Fifth Edition of Diagnostic Game on Psychiatric Times

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US today announced that Psychiatric Times, a leading online community and resource for psychiatrists and mental health professionals, will feature a new edition of its popular "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge."

Available via the Psychiatric Times website and mobile web, the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge" debuted in 2012 to test the clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills of medical professionals. The challenge combines behavior drivers typically found in games, such as the desire to achieve, with educational content to create an effective learning tool that promotes high levels of user engagement. 

This new edition of the tournament will guide players through a series of multiple choice questions testing their knowledge of topics related to diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. The challenge will include four preliminary rounds, with the top players from each week competing in the final round.

"The Diagnostic Champions' Challenge has been a big hit for us in 2014," said Susan Kweskin, Group Editorial Director, UBM Medica US. "These games engage and educate our psychiatry audience and also provide fun and friendly competition."

Features of the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge" include: 

• Two separate challenge tracks – players who are physicians in the United States play against other MDs; all other US-based healthcare professionals play in a separate track.
• A new round and new set of questions each week – this feature allows those who may miss a round to stay in the running, and improves players' chances of making it into the final round during the five-week game play.
• A "save your progress" option –players in-between questions who need to save and come back to the game at a later time are able to do so.

Psychiatric Times has hosted the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge" four times since its 2012 launch. The competition has also been hosted in specialty areas outside of psychiatry – including oncology, rheumatology, and primary care.

For more information about the Psychiatric Times "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge," visit: www.games.psychiatrictimes.com. 

About UBM Medica US

Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, via custom programs and live events. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers and payers resulting in improved quality of care for patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, online communities, live and digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Online communities include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect which, through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital – increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections.  Headquartered in New York, UBM Connect brings together UBM's healthcare business, UBM Medica US; UBM Canon's advanced design and manufacturing event, online and print brands; UBM Connect New York's catering, cruise shipping, contact-center management, and fine, specialty and custom chemical communities; and UBM Mexico's concrete, construction and hospitality services shows.  For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

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