Why is the CME Office requiring the use of a Financial Disclosure Slide for CME activities?
Why is the Continuing Medical Education Office requesting to review my power point presentation for CME activities at which I present?
What is the difference between Category 1 and Category 2 CME credit?
What kinds of activities does CHW-EV sponsor for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™?
How do I obtain CME credits for an educational activity?
My application was accepted. What happens now?
Is there a lot of paperwork involved in getting CME credit?
What will I receive to document the credit I have earned?
When should I contact CHW-EV about planning a CME event?
What is Internet Point of Care learning?
How many credits can I earn for performing an online search regarding a clinical question?
How should I register for a conference?
Why is the CME Office requiring the use of a Financial Disclosure Slide for CME activities?
-The use of a financial disclosure slide demonstrates our commitment to comply with full faculty disclosure requirements. This mechanism informs our learners if such a relationship exists, or no relationships have been identified. The information is communicated to the learner prior to the educational activity.
Why is the Continuing Medical Education Office requesting to review my power point presentation for CME activities at which I present?
-It is a requirement by our accrediting body that the use of trade names or other commercial information should not be used in a CME presentation or handout. We often find the inadvertent use of trade names instead of the generic designation for medications, device or other products which are being discussed with respect to diagnosis or therapy. The brand names constitutes product placement as well as product recognition, therefore, constitutes commercial bias. Slides should not contain images of trademarked medical devices or pharmaceutical agent or product logos. Information about, or links to any commercial websites are also prohibited if that website offers diagnostic or therapeutic products or services, or other health care related goods for sale. Please note that we do not ask faculty to change the educational content of their talk.
What is the difference between Category 1 and Category 2 CME credit?
-Category 1 credit can only be granted by an accredited provider. Physicians must have a certificate or transcript from the provider showing the credit.
-Category 2 credit can be claimed for any educational activity that is not sponsored for Category 1 credit. Organizations do not grant Category 2 credit. The physician must track their own category 2 credit activities.
What kinds of activities does CHW-EV sponsor for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™?
-We sponsor one-time and annual live activities and regularly scheduled series (such as Grand Rounds and M&M Conferences).
How do I obtain CME credits for an educational activity?
-Inquiries should be directed to the Office of CME at 480-728-9990.Please note that we must be involved in the earliest stages of planning. If you have already done extensive planning or sent out promotional materials, we may not be able to grant CME credit.
My application was accepted. What happens now?
-A program manager for the Office of CME will meet with you to guide you through the CME requirements.
Is there a lot of paperwork involved in getting CME credit?
-We strive to make the CME application process as streamlined as possible. The Office of CME staff will guide you through the process to meet all of our regulatory requirements.
What will I receive to document the credit I have earned?
-Once we have confirmed your attendance at a CME activity, we will capture it in our CME database for 6 years. In order to receive a transcript of your attendance, contact the Office of CME with your full name, date range for your transcript and your contact information. We will send your official CME transcript within 5 business days of receipt of request.
When should I contact CHW-EV about planning a CME event?
-Please contact the Office of CME prior to the planning process. A formal proposal form must be completed and approved by the CME Committee before the actual planning takes place.
What is Internet Point of Care learning?
-According to the American Medical Association, Internet Point of Care (PoC) CME describes structured, self-directed, online learning by physicians on topics relevant to their clinical practice.
How many credits can I earn for performing an online search regarding a clinical question?
-Currently, a physician may claim 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits for documented completion (either at the time of the web search or later) of the three step learning cycle. The three step learning cycle, as defined by the American Medical Association is 1) Review original clinical question(s), 2. Identify the relevant sources from among those consulted, and 3) Describe the application of their findings to practice
How should I register for a conference?
-To register for a CME activity or conference, please contact ResourceLink at 1.877.728.5414 or e-mail: ResourceLink@chw.edu
