CME at ECR 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each ECR delegate receives confirmation of all activities attended (CME confirmation - Record of attendance). The approximate maximum number of hours of scientific activity attendance is 40 (please note that this number differs from the maximum number of UEMS/EACCME credits).
CME ACCREDITATION
EUROPE
The ESR - European Society of Radiology is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), http://www.uems.net/.
The ECR 2010 is designated for a maximum of 27 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. European Accreditation is granted by the EACCME in order to allow participants to validate the credits obtained at this activity in their home European Country.
The following countries are members of the UEMS: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
USA
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Under the terms of this agreement, the AMA will convert CME credit certified by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), the accrediting arm of the UEMS, to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians (MDs, DOs or equivalent international degree) may have their EACCME credit converted to AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM by applying to the AMA.
For further information about the conversion of EACCME credits into AMA PRA Category 1 credits, please contact the AMA at pra@ama-assn.org or visit the AMA website at http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14348.html.
WORLDWIDE
CME claimed at the ECR are accepted by almost all national CME authorities worldwide.
AUSTRIA
The ESR is an accredited CME provider of the Austrian Medical Chamber. The Austrian Medical Chamber has granted a maximum of 40 DFP (Diplom-Fortbildungs-Programm der Österreichischen Akademie der Ärzte) credits for ECR 2010.
GERMANY
Austrian CME credits (DFP-Punkte) earned during this meeting are recognized by all German Medical Chambers 1:1. The key for converting CME hours into DFP credits is as follows: DFP Credits = number of hours x 60 / 45. The maximum number of DFP credits to be earned at ECR 2010 is 40.
Each ECR delegate receives confirmation of all activities attended (CME confirmation - Record of attendance). The approximate maximum number of hours of scientific activity attendance is 40 (please note that this number differs from the maximum number of UEMS/EACCME credits).
CME ACCREDITATION
EUROPE
The ESR - European Society of Radiology is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), http://www.uems.net/.
The ECR 2010 is designated for a maximum of 27 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. European Accreditation is granted by the EACCME in order to allow participants to validate the credits obtained at this activity in their home European Country.
The following countries are members of the UEMS: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
USA
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Under the terms of this agreement, the AMA will convert CME credit certified by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), the accrediting arm of the UEMS, to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians (MDs, DOs or equivalent international degree) may have their EACCME credit converted to AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM by applying to the AMA.
For further information about the conversion of EACCME credits into AMA PRA Category 1 credits, please contact the AMA at pra@ama-assn.org or visit the AMA website at http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14348.html.
WORLDWIDE
CME claimed at the ECR are accepted by almost all national CME authorities worldwide.
AUSTRIA
The ESR is an accredited CME provider of the Austrian Medical Chamber. The Austrian Medical Chamber has granted a maximum of 40 DFP (Diplom-Fortbildungs-Programm der Österreichischen Akademie der Ärzte) credits for ECR 2010.
GERMANY
Austrian CME credits (DFP-Punkte) earned during this meeting are recognized by all German Medical Chambers 1:1. The key for converting CME hours into DFP credits is as follows: DFP Credits = number of hours x 60 / 45. The maximum number of DFP credits to be earned at ECR 2010 is 40.
CME ACQUISITION PROCEDURE
CME (continuing medical education) credits will only be awarded, if
The combined participation and evaluation questionnaire considerably helps the next organising committee to select subjects for future ECRs. Evaluation sheets differ depending on the types of the scientific event.
Please note that confirmation of any additional attendance of the scientific programme, for which you have not submitted an evaluation form during the congress, cannot be claimed at a later date as late requests cannot be processed and can thus not be included in your record of attendance.
Guidance
Confirmation of participation in the scientific programme is to be obtained as follows:
Scientific Sessions
Scientific Exhibition
Attendance and evaluation are recorded online in EPOS™.
CME CONFIRMATIONS
Every participant will be able to view and print his/her personal record of attendance from the internet at the MyUserArea on the condition that the above mentioned procedures have been accomplished. This service is already available onsite at the numerous computer terminals and at the registration desk. Please note that your PersonaliD, printed on your badge, is required for login.
The printout of your record will be recognised by the national accreditation society upon submission.
Please note that the record of attendance will be issued only to the participant. It will not be supplied to any accreditation agency or other organisation/health authority.
After the congress CME certificates will still be available online. To show and print your CME certificates after the congress, please log into the MyUserArea with your last name and PersonaliD.
Although participants may partially attend multiple concurrent sessions, the total number of hours printed at the end of the list limits the credit to the equivalent of a single session during that time slot.
For further information, please contact the ECR CME Support at cme@myESR.org.
CME (continuing medical education) credits will only be awarded, if
- the questionnaire provided at the entrance of each session is fully completed,
- your unique personal CME sticker, which you will receive together with your badge, is affixed,
- and the form is dropped into the provided box immediately after the relevant scientific session.
The combined participation and evaluation questionnaire considerably helps the next organising committee to select subjects for future ECRs. Evaluation sheets differ depending on the types of the scientific event.
Please note that confirmation of any additional attendance of the scientific programme, for which you have not submitted an evaluation form during the congress, cannot be claimed at a later date as late requests cannot be processed and can thus not be included in your record of attendance.
Guidance
Confirmation of participation in the scientific programme is to be obtained as follows:
Scientific Sessions
- Participate in the event of your interest.
- Personalise the relevant questionnaire (evaluation form) using your CME sticker, since otherwise it is not possible to sort out the forms afterwards and to provide confirmation.
- Fill in this form completely during the session.
- Drop the completed form into the box provided at the exit of the room when leaving the session.
Scientific Exhibition
Attendance and evaluation are recorded online in EPOS™.
- Enter EPOS™ (Electronic Presentation Online System) and view the posters of your interest. When logging out from EPOS, you will be asked to complete the evaluation form.
- Fill in this form completely and press the "Submit" button.
CME CONFIRMATIONS
Every participant will be able to view and print his/her personal record of attendance from the internet at the MyUserArea on the condition that the above mentioned procedures have been accomplished. This service is already available onsite at the numerous computer terminals and at the registration desk. Please note that your PersonaliD, printed on your badge, is required for login.
The printout of your record will be recognised by the national accreditation society upon submission.
Please note that the record of attendance will be issued only to the participant. It will not be supplied to any accreditation agency or other organisation/health authority.
After the congress CME certificates will still be available online. To show and print your CME certificates after the congress, please log into the MyUserArea with your last name and PersonaliD.
Although participants may partially attend multiple concurrent sessions, the total number of hours printed at the end of the list limits the credit to the equivalent of a single session during that time slot.
For further information, please contact the ECR CME Support at cme@myESR.org.
