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European CME Forum episodes

September 01, 2021Reflection - Rapid change and adaptivity: the new essential competencies of CME-CPD providers
In today’s episode, Margarita Velcheva (Kenes, and Chair, Good CME Practice group), Pamela Funes (Kenes), Thomas Kleinoeder (KWHC), Mia Neve (Liberum IME), Miriam Uhlmann (AO Foundation) and Sophie Wilson (IMP) present highlights from a Plenary Session held at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about the new essential competencies of CME-CPD providers.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Challenges in moving to virtual education events

Transforming challenges into positive strategies

Creating a supportive and flexible environment
If you would like to watch this Plenary Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
12 min
August 25, 2021Reflection - How to provide a truly interprofessional education for clinicians
In today’s episode, Sam Kynman (European Pain Federation – EFIC) presents highlights from the Breakout Session he led with Bart Morlion (European Pain Federation – EFIC) at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about providing a truly interprofessional education for clinicians.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Addressing a multidisciplinary field of practice with one educational programme

How to cater to different professions in one educational programme without creating silos

How to bring professionals with varying competencies into one common learning environment
If you would like to watch this Breakout Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
5 min
August 18, 2021Reflection - Patients as teachers and COI as a side effect: How to do it right?
In today’s episode, Marcin Rodzinka (Mental Health Europe) presents highlights from the Breakout Session he led with Paul Scheffer (FORMINDEP) and Ellie White (Health Action International) at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about involving patients as teachers and managing conflict of interest (COI) as a side effect.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Importance of involving patient experience as part of education

Practical steps to involve patients

Managing COI
If you would like to watch this Breakout Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
6 min
August 11, 2021Reflection - Measuring outcomes and publishing in CME
In today’s episode, Don Moore  (Vanderbilt University; Guest Editor JECME 2020 Special Collection) and Robin Stevenson (Editor-in-Chief, JECME) present highlights from a Plenary Session held during last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about measuring outcomes and publishing in CME.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
CME research

The outcomes framework

The JECME 2020 Special Collection
If you would like to watch this Plenary Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
8 min
August 11, 2021Reflection - Why is industry involved in medical education and learning?
In today’s episode, Damian Largier (Pfizer) presents highlights from the Breakout Session he led with Alesa Lehmann Ivancic (Merck, Sharp & Dohme) and Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about why industry is involved in medical education and learning.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Trust and responsibility

The need for strict rules and guidance for industry

Patient care
If you would like to watch this Breakout Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
6 min
August 04, 2021Reflection - Process-oriented simulations: A gift to quality and safety
In today’s episode, James Ruiter (Salus Global) presents highlights from the Breakout Session he led at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about why process-oriented simulations are a gift to quality and safety.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
The difference between knowledge and its application by interprofessional teams

Opportunities for quality and safety with process-oriented simulations

Work-As-Imagined and Work-As-Done concepts
If you would like to watch this Breakout Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
6 min
July 28, 2021Reflection - Standards for substantive equivalency between CPD/CME accreditation systems
In today’s episode, Hilary Hoey (RCPI), Adrian Jennings (RCP) and Reinhard Griebenow (ECSF) present highlights from a Plenary Session led by Graham McMahon (ACCME) at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about standards for substantive equivalency between CPD/CME accreditation systems.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
Common framework for accreditation bodies

International standards and diversity

A European perspective

Responding to changing needs
If you would like to watch this Plenary Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
12 min
July 23, 2021Developing an accredited educational activity
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation) speaks with group members Sophie Wilson (International Medical Press) and Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME).
The 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 developing an accredited educational activity.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
What transparency means in CME and to apply it

How balance can be incorporated into education

How to design appropriate education

How to make education effective

Challenges in developing IME

Possible mechanisms for replicating the gCMEp model in other countries

Managing Conflict of Interest declarations

Accreditation bodies for non-physician health professionals
Links to some organisations mentioned in this episode:
Accreditation Council for CME (ACCME) - https://www.accme.org

European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC) - ebac-cme.org

European Accreditation Council for CME (UEMS-EACCME) - https://eaccme.uems.eu

IACPDA for international standards for CME-CPD accreditation - https://academy4cpd-accreditation.org

EFPIA for pharma codes with some guidance on how to fund CME in Europe - https://www.efpia.eu/relationships-code/the-efpia-code/

ROW/International (IFPMA) - https://www.ifpma.org/subtopics/new-ifpma-code-of-practice-2019/
31 min
July 22, 2021 Developing an accredited educational activity
In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation) speaks with group members Sophie Wilson (International Medical Press) and Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME).
The 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 here: gcmep.org.
Tune in to learn more about developing an accredited educational activity.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
  - What transparency means in CME and to apply it
  - How balance can be incorporated into education
  - How to design appropriate education
  - How to make education effective
  - Challenges in developing IME
  - Possible mechanisms for replicating the gCMEp model in other countries
  - Managing Conflict of Interest declarations
  - Accreditation bodies for non-physician health professionals

Some of the organisations mentioned in this episode:
Accreditation Council for CME (ACCME) - https://www.accme.org
European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC) - ebac-cme.org
European Accreditation Council for CME (UEMS-EACCME) - https://eaccme.uems.eu
IACPDA for international standards for CME-CPD accreditation - https://academy4cpd-accreditation.org
EFPIA for pharma codes with some guidance on how to fund medical education in Europe - https://www.efpia.eu/relationships-code/the-efpia-code/
IFPMA for ROW/International Pharma standards - https://www.ifpma.org/subtopics/new-ifpma-code-of-practice-2019/
31 min
July 21, 2021Reflection - The future is now
In today’s episode, Suzanne Murray (AXDEV) presents highlights from the Breakout Session she led with Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME) and Dale Kummerle (GAME) at last year’s 13th Annual Meeting of the European CME Forum.
In November 2020, we gathered online for the 13th Annual European CME Forum. The theme was: “European and global CME: What next?” and was led by a faculty of 70 international CME and medical education experts. The meeting was split into Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Tune in to learn more about why the future is now.
On today’s episode you will hear about:
The Futurist Forum

Learning science

Collaborations and support

Government involvement in education and lifelong learning
If you would like to watch this Breakout Session, register for the 14th Annual European CME Forum (held virtually 3-5 November 2021) and you will gain access to the complete archive of the 13th Annual European CME Forum, consisting of all the Plenary and Breakout sessions.
Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 13 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops. Find out more at cmeforum.org
9 min

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