CME-CPD Accreditation

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CME-CPD Accreditation

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND CREDIT DESIGNATION

 

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)

An application was made to the UEMS-EACCME® for CME accreditation of the 13th Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders – European Chapter. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.”

American Medical Association (AMA)

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-european-union-medical-specialties-uems

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cpd/providers/international-accreditation-agreements-e

Educational Objectives   

After attending the IFSO EC Congress 2025, participants will be able to:

  • Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
  • Analyze the latest advancements in bariatric and metabolic surgery and integrate evidence-based approaches into clinical practice.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different surgical techniques in managing obesity and metabolic diseases.
  • Compare the long-term outcomes of various bariatric procedures
  • Assess the role of pharmacotherapy in obesity management
  • Demonstrate proficiency in handling surgical complications
  • Integrate multidisciplinary strategies by collaborating with endocrinologists, dietitians, psychologists, and other specialists for comprehensive obesity care.
  • Apply knowledge of artificial intelligence and digital health tools in bariatric surgery for improved patient monitoring, surgical planning, and outcome prediction.
  • Develop tailored treatment plans for special populations, including adolescents, elderly patients, and those with obesity-related genetic syndromes.
  • Engage in debates and case discussions to enhance decision-making skills, particularly in areas of surgical innovation, patient selection, and long-term care.

Target Audience 

The IFSO EC Congress 2025 is primarily intended for fully qualified medical specialist doctors working in the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery. The program is designed for surgeons, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, and other specialists involved in the surgical and medical management of obesity and metabolic disorders.

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.

  • Kindly note that the IFSO EC 2025 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the meeting. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate.

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.

  • Disclosure information will be available here at least one week prior to the event.

Industry Support Disclosure  

This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.

  • View a list of all industry supporters here. 
  • View detailed programmes for all Industry Sessions 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 programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by:

Championing best practice 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.