CACME Accreditation
Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME). This accreditation allows CPD to review and assess educational activities based on the criteria established by The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, CPD approves applications for continuing education credits for upcoming courses that fulfill the Colleges’ and accreditation requirements, including:
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) MOC Section 1 credits for Group Learning Activities
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) MOC Section 3 credits for Self-Assessment Activities
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) MOC Section 3 credits for Simulation Activities
- College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Mainpro+ credits [for CME Events, Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs]
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College) has established agreements with each of the American Medical Association (AMA), and the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) where activities approved for Royal College MOC Credits are eligible for conversion to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and UEMS-EACCME European CME Credit (ECMEC®) credits, respectively.
