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European CME Forum episodes

October 02, 2023EACCME 3.0 - what’s new, what’s missing?
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Froukje Sosef (COR2ED), is in conversation with group members Daniela Clape (Xpeer) and Eugene Pozniak (Siyemi Learning and European CME Forum) about the recently launched CME accreditation standards from the UEMS-EACCME: EACCME 3.0.
gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on the gCMEp can be found on the journal website: gCMEp.org.
Tune in to learn more about the changes and implications these new standards have for these professional education providers of independent CME based in Europe.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
The key aspects that have changed that affects education providers

Which are the organisations that should be involved in CME in Europe, and which should not

New requirements for collaboration with health care organisations,

Use of supporter logos and promotional activities associated with EACCME-accredited meetings

Challenges with recognising and managing funding under the new criteria
The conversation will continue at the 16th Annual European CME Forum taking place in The Netherlands 8-10 November 2023, more information can be found at CMEforum.org.
31 min
June 14, 2023Best practices in transparency in CME-CPD
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation), is in conversation with group members Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME) and Sophie Wilson (International Medical Press).

gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on the gCMEp can be found on the journal website: gCMEp.org.

Tune in to learn more about the background, reasons for, and best practices when it comes to transparency in CME-CPD activities.

On today’s episode, you will hear about:
The things we need to be transparency about

How transparency helps the learner understand how the education has been developed and presented, and by whom

How by being transparent it is possible to manage potential bias and mitigate financial relationships

The requirements around transparency of the accreditors and the industry funders
32 min
March 29, 2023Measuring outcomes: current expectations and practice
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Eugene Pozniak (Siyemi Learning and European CME Forum), Mia Hill (Scientific Education Support) and Margarita Velcheva (Kenes Group) discuss the current practices of providers in Europe when measuring outcomes of their educational activities.

For more information about Don Moore’s Outcomes Framework (“Levels of Outcomes”) and other guidance discussed, take a look at the ⁠Resources page on the gCMEp website⁠, also the comprehensive (and free to access) ⁠CE Educator’s Toolkit from ACCME⁠ (see page 165ff.)

gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on the gCMEp can be found on the journal website: gCMEp.org.

Tune in to learn more about the expectations, requirements and practices of providers in Europe in measuring outcomes of their educational activities.

On today’s episode you will hear about:
What European providers are actually doing regarding measuring outcomes in their daily practice

Why providers measure and evaluate outcomes

What providers in Europe are expected to provide

What types of outcomes report is expected by the accreditors

The role pharma has and the grant process

Don Moore’s Outcomes Framework and his “Levels of Outcomes"

A few challenges and considerations

Some differences between European and US practices
32 min
February 01, 2023Incorporating the patient voice in CME
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation), chats with Good CME Practice group members Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME) and Gabor Purman (Elevate CME).
gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on gCMEp can be found on their website: gCMEp.org.
Tune in to learn more about how the patient voice can be incorporated into CME planning, design and delivery.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
The role of the perspective of the patient experience in planning CME activities

What are the practicalities of actually including the patient voice

Why and when to incorporate it

The importance of highlighting this topic to healthcare professionals

How the patient perspective can contribute to the CME planning process

Practical examples and observations

The role of patient advocacy groups

Challenges and considerations

The value to the learners

Some differences between European and US patient advocacy groups
This topic is also included in this year’s Special Collection in the Journal of CME.
32 min
January 25, 2023Journal of CME - 2023 Special Collection
The Journal of CME (previously called the Journal of European CME) is launching the 2023 Special Collection titled: “Expanding the voices in CME-CPD”. In this episode Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) speaks with Guest Editor Lisa Sullivan (In Vivo Academy, Australia).
JCME is the PubMed-indexed, Open Access journal of the European CME Forum, publishing articles that address aspects of CME-CPD planning, design, delivery, assessment and regulation, across the health professions.
Tune in to learn more about this year’s Special Collection on Innovation and Impact in CME/CPD.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Lisa’s role in CME/CPD

How the 2023 Special Collection was developed

Themes highlighted in the Collection

The types of manuscript sought by the Collection

Lisa’s editorial team supporting her with the Special Collection

Coverage of the 2023 Special Collection at 16ECF, taking place in The Hague, 8-10 November 2023

Why it can help to discuss your work with the Guest Editor before submitting a manuscript

Article processing charges (APC) and possible reductions in fees
More information on JCME and the 2023 Special Collection can be found on the journal website: https://www.jcme.org/special-collection-2023
32 min
December 01, 202215ECF Reflection with Ron Murray
In today’s episode, Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) is joined by Ron Murray (independent CME-CPD consultant) to discuss the recent 15th Annual European CME Forum held live in Barcelona 2-4 November 2022. Ron Murray will be preparing the 15ECF meeting report for publication in JECME.
The theme for 15ECF was “Reevaluating European and global CME-CPD”
If you attended the meeting, please also complete the brief post-meeting survey and let us know your thoughts.
In today’s episode you will hear about:
The background and approach to 15ECF

Eugene and Ron’s highlights and main take-aways from the meeting

The evolving in-person meeting format

The JECME name change

UEMS-EACCME and provider accreditation

The upcoming 15ECF report

Future plans for European CME Forum
We are grateful to our supporters this year
Education Partners - COR2ED, DKBmed, Haymarket Medical Education, International Medical Press, Liberum IME, MEDCON International, Siyemi Learning, Touch IME, Scientific Education Support.
Industry supporters - Eli Lilly, Gilead, Janssen,
We have started updating the webpage, you can find the posters and we will continue to add presentations, videos with reports and outputs from the meeting over the coming weeks. Registered participants will also have exclusive access to recordings of highlights from the meeting sessions available on the website.
36 min
September 30, 2022 Current challenges in CME
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation), Margarita Velcheva (Kenes Group) and Sophie Wilson (International Medical Press) reflect on some of the current challenges faced by education providers in Europe.
gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on the gCMEp can be found on their website: gCMEp.org.
Tune in to learn more about some of the challenges identified by these European professional education providers and their ideas about how things can move forward.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
• How accreditors have adapted the delivery of CME following the COVID-19 pandemic
• The challenge of managing industry support while providing both face to face and virtual content
• How learner behaviours and expectations have changed in the last few years
• How the group plans to continue the discussion at the 15th Annual European CME Forum in Barcelona this November
More information on can be found at: gCMEp.org and CMEforum.org
32 min
June 22, 2022Innovations in CME-CPD
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME) chats with Good CME Practice group members Fabiola de Andrade (independent CME-CPD consultant) and Thomas Kleinoeder (KWHC).
gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on the gCMEp can be found on the journal website: gCMEp.org.
Tune in to learn more about how learner engagement with medical education is changing.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
The changes providers are seeing post-pandemic

The pandemic as an accelerator for change

The future of meetings and congresses

Evolution of learning formats, from micro-learning to congresses

Healthcare professionals being more flexible in their engagement with education

Point-of-care learning

Challenges of European accreditors

The role of social media in the delivery of education

Learner engagement with digital formats

The growing importance of good educational design

The innovations still needed in CME-CPD
32 min
March 30, 2022Changes in learner behaviour and expectations
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Margarita Velcheva (Kenes Group) speaks with group members Onno Kaagman (MEDCON International) and Gabor Purman (Elevate CME).
gCMEp is a membership organisation for CME providers based in Europe that aims to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. More information on the gCMEp can be found on their website: gCMEp.org.
Tune in to learn more about how learner engagement with medical education is changing.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
The evolution of learning experiences

Major changes observed in learner behaviour over the last year

Learner preferences

Engaging learners from different parts of the world in online activities

Expectations from medical podcasts as a form of CME

Regulation of online events

Learner engagement with videos and podcasts

The future of learner experiences
31 min
February 16, 2022JECME 2022 Special Collection: Innovation and Impact in CME/CPD
In this episode on the Journal of European CME (JECME) 2022 Special Collection, Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) speaks with Guest Editor Kathy Chappell (American Nurses Credentialing Center).
JECME is the PubMed-indexed, Open Access journal of the European CME Forum, publishing articles that address aspects of CME-CPD planning, design, delivery, assessment and regulation.
Tune in to learn more about this year’s Special Collection on Innovation and Impact in CME/CPD.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Kathy’s role in CME/CPD

How the 2022 Special Collection was developed

Themes highlighted in the Collection

The types of manuscript sought by the Collection

The editorial team

The submission deadline and publication plans

2022 Special Collection at 15ECF

Why it can help to discuss your work with the Guest Editor before submitting a manuscript

Why first time authors are encouraged to submit their work to JECME

Article processing charges (APC)

Asking for feedback on your manuscript once prepared
More information on JECME and the 2022 Special Collection can be found on the journal website: jecme.org.
31 min

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