Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

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

The 35th International Academy of Pathology Congress, Cancun, Mexico 27/10/2024 – 31/10/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 39.0 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
27/10/2024	8.0
28/10/2024	8.0
29/10/2024	8.0
30/10/2024	8.0
31/10/2024	7.0
Total Credits:	39.0

Educational Objectives   

After participating in this educational event, learners should be able to:

• Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan
• Gain an enhanced understanding of quality management practices in pathology, including internal and external quality controls and personnel management.
• Analyze complex cases in neuropathology
• Correlate dermatopathology findings with clinical data, going beyond microscope-based diagnoses.
• Acquire knowledge of advanced interventionist techniques in pathology
• Understand better the history of pathology and paradigm shifts that have shaped modern practices
• Prepare their laboratories for inspections, including handling occurrence management and compliance with regulations.
• Discuss the diagnosing of lung diseases using small thoracic biopsies, improving their diagnostic accuracy in pulmonary pathology.
• Understand the environmental impact of pathology laboratories and explore sustainable practices to reduce carbon footprints.
• Have insights into the latest advancements in thyroid pathology, sharpening their diagnostic capabilities in this critical area.
• Explore the role of anatomic, experimental, and molecular pathology in understanding latent tuberculosis infection.

Target Audience   

The principal intended recipients of this activity are fully qualified medical specialist doctors, specifically those working in the field of pathology or related subspecialties. This includes pathologists with a range of seniority levels, from early-career specialists seeking to deepen their expertise to senior pathologists and academic professionals looking to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field. The activity is designed to cater to those involved in clinical practice, research, or education, ensuring that the content is relevant and aligned with the professional development needs of experienced medical specialists.

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 31 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; 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 IAP 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.

• View disclosure information HERE.

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.