CME-CPD Information

Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

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

The 18th Congress of the International Union of Microbiological Societies, Florance, Italy 23/10/2024 – 25/10/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 18.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). 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: https://www.royalcollege.ca/ca/en/cpd/royal-college-accredited-cpd-providers/international-accreditation-agreements.html  

Credit Breakdown

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

Day  Maximum Credits 
23/10/2024

6.0 
24/10/2024  

6.0
25/10/2024

6.0 
Total Credits: 

18.0 

Educational Objectives   

After attending this event, participants should be able to:

  • Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan
  • Explain the latest experimental and translational research in bacteriology, virology, and mycology
  • Describe the role of microbial genetics and molecular biology in the development and management of infectious diseases
  • Discuss the global epidemiology of infectious diseases, including risk factors, prevalence, and the impact of microbial diversity on public health
  • Evaluate recent advances in the prevention and management of antimicrobial resistance and emerging pathogens
  • Review innovations in diagnostic techniques for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, and assess their application in improving diagnosis and patient outcomes
  • Describe recent advancements in microbial research techniques and their application in understanding microbial behavior, diversity, and interactions.
  • Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of complex infectious diseases
  • Assess the impact of microbial research on environmental sustainability, with a focus on preserving microbial diversity and promoting global well-being.
  • Discuss comprehensive strategies for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases

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 25 January 2025:

  1. Access the online system via the following link
  2. Complete the anonymous online evaluation
  3. Enter your username (conference registration email) and password (Registration ID) during the credit-claiming process
  4. Complete the credit claim form and submit
  • The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download; and retain for your personal records
  • Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended

Kindly note that the IUMS 2024 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 Group 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.