Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

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

The 4th Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference, Rome, Italy 04/12/2024 – 06/12/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 17.0 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
04/12/2024	5.0
05/12/2024	6.0
06/12/2024	6.0
Total Credits:	17.0

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
• Discuss the latest research and advancements in FLASH radiotherapy and particle therapy across various modalities
• Identify educational resources, networks, and opportunities for knowledge exchange related to particle therapy
• Enhance the dialogue on integrating FLASH into clinical practice, including the potential benefits and challenges
• Discuss recent clinical trials and emerging data on the use of FLASH radiotherapy and particle therapy in oncology
• Describe novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in particle radiation therapy, with a focus on proton beam and heavy ion technologies
  Evaluate the mechanisms and biological effects of FLASH and how these insights can be applied in treatment planning ​

Target Audience   

The Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference 2024 is the global meeting place for scientists and clinicians in the field of particle radiotherapy. Because of the diverse, clinically focused educational offering, participants are able to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of international clinicians of all levels of experience.

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 March 6, 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 retained for your records. 

• Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended. Mobile devices are not supported. 

• Kindly note that the FRPT 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 to assess the objectivity and independence of the event during the evaluation.

• Disclosure information can be found 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 is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programs. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organization contributing to improving health outcomes by:

 

Championing best practices 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.