CME-CPD Accreditation

Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 26,00 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

La présente activité est une activité d’apprentissage collectif agréée (section 1), au sens que lui donne le programme de Maintien du certificat du Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada; elle a été approuvée par le Bureau de formation professionnelle continue de l’Université d’Ottawa. Vous pouvez déclarer un maximum de 26,00 heures (les crédits sont calculés automatiquement).

The American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: www.ama-assn.org

European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) ECMEC

Live educational activities, occurring in Canada, recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.

Credit Breakdown  

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.  

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

In support of improving patient care, Partners for Advancing Clinical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PACE designates this live activity for a maximum of 28 ANCC Credits. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

APA Accreditation for Psychologists

SIOP is happy to announce that in 2023 we have applied for APA accreditation for Psychologists attending the SIOP congress. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists will be provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

In order to receive the post-congress link for claiming the credits, a fee of 50 CAD is required during the Registration process.

Please note that if you are planning to claim these credit points for Psychologists, your badge will need to be scanned at the entrance of each PPO session.

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
In support of improving patient care, Partners for Advancing Clinical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PACE designates this live activity for a maximum of 28 APA Credits. Psychologists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

TO RECEIVE YOUR CME/CPD CERTIFICATE

The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit-claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.

Before January 12, 2024:

Depending on the type of certificate you want to receive, please access the online system via any of the following:

1. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
• Complete the anonymous online evaluation HERE
• Complete the credit claim form and submit it.
• The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download; download and/or print to retain for your personal records.

2. Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
• Enter your profile information or create a new account HERE
• Visit the SIOP 2023 online evaluation HERE
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Upon completion of all evaluation questions, the credit will be made available for download immediately.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

As a result of this educational activity, delegates will be able to:

• Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
• Describe the most recent research-based and clinical developments in pediatric oncology.
• Debate epidemiology, biology and prognostic factors in children and adolescents with oncologic malignancies.
• Discuss experimental treatments, targeted therapies and cancer immunology in pediatric cancer.
• Address precision medicine and cancer predisposition in pediatrics.
• Debate novel approaches in radiation therapy, radiomics and imaging modalities in childhood cancer.
• Discuss functional results after surgical resection of pediatric tumors.
• Enhance the knowledge in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy adverse effects.
• Address supportive care and palliative homecare in high- and low-income countries.
• Identify educational resources, networks and other for exchange of knowledge and learning about pediatric oncology.
• Enhance new relationships with colleagues with common interests throughout the world.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The 55th Annual SIOP Congress is the global meeting place for physicians, researchers, scientists, nurses, surgeons, pediatric and radiation oncologists other healthcare professionals in the field of pediatric oncology and its sub-specialties. Because of the diverse, clinically focused educational offering, participants can tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of international clinicians of all levels of experience. The target audience includes international, regional, and national physicians, researchers, scientists, and other healthcare professionals in the field of pediatric oncology and its sub-specialties.

Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest

In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest are resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.

• View disclosure information here.

Commitment to the highest standards in CME/CPD

Kenes is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programs. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organization contributing to improving health outcomes by:

• Championing best practices in CME/CPD
• Maintaining and improving standards
• Mentoring and educating
• Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders

Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.