European CME Forum European CME Forum

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.