European CME Forum

In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp) Celeste Kolanko (Liberum IME) is in conversation with group members Reinbert van der Fluit (PeerVoice) 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 the challenges faced by the provider to ensure independence from third-party control when designing and implementing CME activities. On today’s episode the panel discuss the following case: An education provider develops a CME accredited activity - The provider seeks funding from a drug company and the supporter’s drug will be mentioned in the educational activity - The provider develops the content and submits it to the supporter for review - The provider asks the supporter for help with learner recruitment - During the event a representative of the drug company attends the session and corrects the inaccuracy of the speaker - After the event the drug company supporter requests a list of the learners from the provider This conversation follows on from discussions at the 16th Annual European CME Forum, held 8–10 November 2023 in The Netherlands. More information can be found at CMEforum.org

In this episode on the 16th Annual European CME Forum, Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) is joined by Ron Murray, independent CME-CPD consultant and author of the Annual European CME Forum Conference Reports that are published each year in JCME. You can now register for the 16th Annual European CME Forum, held 8–10 November 2023 in The Hague. The theme this year is “Voices in CME-CPD”, which we will address from three angles: 1) external voices in CME-CPD, including learners, patients and the many other groups and organisations that can help support us in CME-CPD; 2) our own internal voices, considering how we can learn from and support each other; 3) listening to each other’s voices, and how we can come together to work more collaboratively in European and global CME-CPD.  Tune in to learn more about the 16th Annual European CME Forum.  On today’s episode you will hear about: The 16th Annual Meeting - when and where? The theme for this year’s meeting Who should attend the 16th Annual European CME Forum Why the 16th Annual Meeting is relevant and valuable for people based outside Europe Collaborations with the European CME Forum JCME 2023 Special Collection 2023 Annual Survey  Registration cost and discounts How to keep up-to-date with the 16th Annual European CME Forum Our webpage also has a wealth of information and offers the largest resource on CME in Europe, covering our 15 years of activities with reports and presentations from over 240 hours of live presentations and workshops.  Links European CME Forum  Website: CMEforum.org 16th Annual European CME Forum: CMEforum.org/16ECF  Annual Survey: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/16ECF_Survey LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cmeforum  Twitter: twitter.com/ecmef Annual European CME Forum Conference Reports: see the relevant pages on CMEforum.org  Journal of CME Website: jcme.org JCME 2023 Special Collection: https://www.jcme.org/special-collection-2023 Good CME Practice group (gCMEp) Website: gcmep.org 

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.

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 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

In this episode, Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) speaks with Robin Stevenson (JECME) about his new book ‘Learning and Behaviour in Medicine: A Voyage Around CME and CPD’. Tune in to learn more about Robin’s concise and practical guide to CME-CPD. On today’s episode you will hear about: The inspiration behind Robin’s new book Robin’s approach to writing the book and taking readers on a voyage around CME and CPD The type of passengers that Robin would like to go on this voyage Challenges in preparing the handbook Activity- and provider-accredited education Main takeaways from the book Misdiagnosis as a practice gap Who would find this book of most useful Where the book is available Click here for more information about Robin's book 'Learning and Behaviour in Medicine: A Voyage Around CME and CPD'

In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Froukje Sosef (COR2ED) speaks with group members Sophie Wilson (International Medical Press) and Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation). 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 outcomes measurement and what can be achieved in practice. On today’s episode you will hear about: A brief overview of possible educational outcomes for IME programmes How feasible these outcomes are in practice How improvement in competence can be demonstrated Measuring level 5 - performance Linking educational needs to educational outcomes Assessing higher level outcomes at levels 6 and 7 Measuring outcomes for educational programmes delivered through social media Gauging the impact of CME in the clinic Whether the Moore’s pyramid should be updated to be more aligned with what is realistic

Today’s episode features news and upcoming plans for the European CME Forum, JECME and gCMEp, with Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum). Tune in to learn more about what’s in store over the coming months. On today’s episode you will hear about: European CME Forum  #14ECF #15ECF Journal of European CME (JECME)  JECME Special Collection 2021 JECME Special Collection 2022 (website page to come in February) Good CME Practice group (gCMEp) 27 January webinar  gCMEp webinar recordings (also available on this podcast nos. 11, 13, 21 & 27) Dirk Helbing webinar 25 January -- email: contact@e-cs-f.org to register (mention this podcast) The new European CME Forum website will launch later this month -- it will still be at CMEforum.org. Registered participants of 14ECF will have exclusive access to recordings from the meeting sessions.

Today’s episode features highlights from the 3-legged stool plenary sessions from the 14th Annual European CME Forum, held virtually 3-5 November 2021. This episode features a selection of education experts from around the world discussing their views and perceptions of Rules and Regulations, Educational Design and Outcomes, and Funding and Independence, with a final review of the three-legged stool with the session moderators. Tune in to learn more about “The 3-legged stool: Achieving balance for effective CME”. If you attended the meeting, please also complete the brief post-meeting survey (see the recent email for the link) and let us know your thoughts. On today’s episode you will hear about: Various stakeholder perspectives on rules and regulations Whether industry is learning anything about providers Overcoming the challenges of abiding by the rules and regulations EFPIA quality standards “Article 16” Provider vs. Event-based accreditation Industry and provider perspectives on Moore’s Levels and education A HCP and educationalist’s perspective on the current state of education Informal workplace CME The French CME-CPD system and its applicability to other education systems Provider and accreditor thoughts on industry financial support for activities Securing multiple supporters for funding activities “Substance over sparkle” Reflection on the three-legged stool Looking ahead We have already 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 from the meeting sessions, which will be made live in January 2022.

In this episode with the Good CME Practice group (gCMEp), Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum; Siyemi Learning) speaks with group members Diana van Brakel (Kenes Group) and Monica Ghidinelli (AO Foundation). 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 what independent means in Independent Medical Education (IME). On today’s episode you will hear about: The guests understanding of the term IME How to determine if education is IME by the way the funding has arrived Using funding when the funder expects something in return Transparency Independence from funder control of content Which aspects of the education funders are allowed to be involved with Whether supporting companies can promote the CME activity Whether accreditation validates an activity as independent Physicians paying for their education Whether product-related education can be independent Links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode Standards for Substantive Equivalency between Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Medical Education (CPD/CME) Accreditation Systems International Academy for CPD Accreditation (see Domain 2) Framework for industry engagement and quality principles for industry-provided medical education in Europe (see section on funding especially B and D) EFPIA Code of Practice (see Article 16) Regulating for Bias in Medical Education – Reaction to the Pharmaceutical Industry Updated EFPIA Code of Practice (a response highlighting potential concerns co-authored by the gCMEp group)

In today’s episode, Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) is joined by Ron Murray (independent CME-CPD consultant) to discuss the recent 14th Annual European CME Forum, held virtually 3-5 November 2021. Ron Murray moderated a plenary session on ‘Funding and Independence’ and he will be preparing the 14ECF meeting report for publication in JECME. The theme for 14ECF was “The 3-legged stool: Achieving balance for effective CME”. Tune in to learn more about the interactive “studio hybrid” CME Forum. If you attended the meeting, please also complete the brief post-meeting survey (see last email for link) and let us know your thoughts. As you will have seen, your feedback is really important in our future planning. On today’s episode you will hear about: The 14ECF set-up Ron’s thoughts on the meeting as an on-site delegate and faculty member  The ‘studio hybrid’ meeting format The three-legged stool sessions International engagement with the CME Forum Adapting the traditional conference poster session The workshops and reflection sessions The concept of collaboration in CME-CPD Industry’s role in medical education The JECME 2021 Special Collection The upcoming 14ECF report  We have already 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 from the meeting sessions, which will be made live in December.

This episode features the leader of both a Plenary session and a Day 0 pre-meeting session which will be taking place at the 14th Annual European CME Forum, held virtually 3-5 November 2021. On today’s episode Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) is joined by Dean Jenkins (UCB) who will be leading the plenary session titled “Educational Design & Outcomes” and the Day 0 session hosted by the International Pharmaceutical Alliance for CME (iPACME). The theme for the meeting this year is “The 3-legged stool: Achieving balance for effective CME”. Effective CME-CPD requires a stable relationship between three key factors, just as a three-legged stool requires all three legs to remain balanced. In this year’s meeting we will examine the spectrum of control and influence in each “leg”. Tune in to learn more about the type of content you can expect from the 14th Annual European CME Forum.  On today’s episode you will hear about: Dean’s medical career and interest in CME-CPD The EFPIA Working Group iPACME’s Day 0 session at 14ECF iPACME workshops at 14ECF European CME Forum Annual Survey The 3-legged stool and CME 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.  Links: Current medical engagement/educational activities in Europe – quality standards can be implemented for independent, collaborative and industry activities. Presentation given by Frank Skopowski, Dale Kummerle, Veronique Moy,  Marie-Claire Pickaert, Eva Thalmann at the 9th Annual European CME Forum (2016) [Download presentation] Allen T, et al (2017) Framework for industry engagement and quality principles for industry-provided medical education in Europe. JECME, 6:1 (DOI: 10.1080/21614083.2017.1348876) McMahon GT (2017) Independence from industry cannot be compromised, JECME, 6:1 (DOI: 10.1080/21614083.2017.1393296) Griebenow R (2017) Industry - from sponsor to provider? JECME, 6:1 (DOI: 10.1080/21614083.2017.1395672) Rodzinka M, et al (2019) Regulating for bias in medical education – Reaction to the pharmaceutical industry updated EFPIA Code of Practice. JECME, 8:1 (DOI: 10.1080/21614083.2019.1685771) Global Alliance for Medical Education (GAME) gamecme.org

This is the second of several podcast episodes featuring a workshop leader discussing their session for the 14th Annual European CME Forum, held virtually 3-5 November 2021. In this episode Eugene Pozniak (European CME Forum) is joined by Dean Beals (DKBmed) to discuss his upcoming workshop: Independent Medical Education - One Standard for All? The theme for the meeting this year is “The 3-legged stool: Achieving balance for effective CME”. Effective CME-CPD requires a stable relationship between three key factors, just as a three-legged stool requires all three legs to remain balanced. In this year’s meeting we will examine the spectrum of control and influence in each “leg”. Tune in to learn more about the type of workshops that will be presented at the 14th Annual European CME Forum. On today’s episode you will hear about: Dean’s longstanding career and interest in CME-CPD How the medical education community has risen to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic Why Dean was interested in presenting a workshop at 14ECF Background to the workshop Dean’s co-presenters for the workshop How Dean plans to engages delegates and what he is hoping to get from them during his session What Dean hopes delegates will take from his experiences and implement in their own practice after attending the workshop 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.