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EACCME Accreditation



  • EITS courses are accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists in their home European Country.





    The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net.
UEMS

EACCME accredited activities for 2012

Types of EITS courses European CME
credits (ECMEC)
Course in Microscopic and Endoscopic Approaches to Neurosurgery - ENT - Skull Base Surgery
(January 25-27)
(June 20-22)
18
Intensive Course in Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
(January 30-February 3)
(June 4-8)
(December 10-14)
29
Intensive Course in Laparoscopic General Surgery
(February 13-17)
(March 12-16)
(May 21-25)
(July 2-6)
(September 24-28)
(November 26-30)
30
''Wrist Arthroscopy'' basic course
(February 24-25)
12
Advanced course in Laparoscopic and Robotic Treatment of Kidney Tumors
(March 22-24)
11
Advanced Techniques in Operative Gynecological Endoscopy
(March 26-28)
(May 14-16)
(December 3-5)
18
Advanced course ''Videosurgery in Pediatric Urology''
(March 29-31)
15
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Digestive Surgery
(April 19-21)
(October 25-27)
15
Cours avancé en chirurgie arthroscopique ''Epaule''
(24-25 Avril)
 
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
(June 1-2)
(November 16-17)
12
Gynecological Cancer and Laparoscopic Approach : State of the Art
(June 11-13)
18
Current Techniques in the Treatment of Severe Endometriosis
(September 10-12)
18
Arthroscopic Surgery ''Knee course''
(October 2-3)
 
Arthroscopic Surgery ''Shoulder course''
(October 4-5)
 
Cours Intensif en Chirurgie Laparoscopique Urologique
(08-12 Octobre)
29
Advanced course in Flexible Endoscopy
(October 19-20)
9
New Insights in Prolapse Surgery : Vaginal and Laparoscopic Routes
(October 22-24)
18
Cours avancé en chirurgie arthroscopique ''Cheville''
(30-31 Octobre)
 
Advanced course in Interventional GI Endoscopy
(November 19-20)
12
''Wrist Arthroscopy'' advanced course
(November 23-24)
12
Laparoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Course
(December 7-8)
12
Arthroscopic Surgery ''Hip course''
(December 18-19)
 

EACCME Credits convertible into AMA PRA category 1 Credits™

Surgeons interested in getting AMA PRA category 1 Credits™ credits may contact info@eits.fr.
EACCME approved credits for live activities are recognized by the American Medical Association for conversion to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians may apply to convert EACCME credits into AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by submitting the following form and attaching an EACCME credit certificate, and processing fee. Please click here to download application form for EACCME credit conversion into AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Processing fees directly payable to the American Medical Association are as follows: AMA member $30 and non-AMA member $75 (see information stated in application form).

As a rule, the conversion to AMA category 1 credit(s)™ is 1:1 for all EACCME credit(s).
Further details can be obtained by clicking on the current link.

 
  • Participants in urological courses may request AFU CME accreditation
    (Association Française d'Urologie).
Association Française d'Urologie
 
  • The accreditation is in compliance with EBU/UEMS regulations - 1 credit per hour, with a maximum of 6 credits per day and a maximum of 18 credits for the whole event.
EU*ACME

EBU - European Board of Surgery

MAINCERT / AMA CME accreditation

As an organisation accredited to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for Physicians, by both the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education of the United States, the Continuing Health Sciences Education Program at McMaster University designates these educational programs as meeting the criteria for:
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
    Most of the EITS courses are approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (MAINCERT). Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • American Medical Association PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
    Most of the EITS courses are designated as meeting the criteria for the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
McMaster University

MAINCERT / AMA CME accredited activities by McMaster University for 2009

Types of EITS courses AMA Category 1
CME credits™
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
(September 10-12)
22
Intensive Courses in Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
(June 8-12)
(December 7-11)
40
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery:
Tips and Tricks, Anatomy Suture and More...

(April 6-8)
24.5
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery:
Advanced Techniques in Operative Gynaecological Endoscopy

(May 18-20)
(November 30-December 2)
25.5
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery:
Gynecological Cancer and Laparoscopic Approach: State-of-the-Art

(June 22-24)
24
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery:
Current Techniques in the Treatment of Severe Endometriosis

(September 14-16)
23.5
Advanced Courses in laparoscopic digestive surgery
(April 16-18)
(November 5-7)
Option A: 15.25
Option B: 22.75
Advanced Courses in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
(March 27-28)
(May 29-30)
(November 13-14)
Option A: 16.75
Option B: 16.75
Intensive courses in laparoscopic general surgery
(February 2-6)
(March 9-13)
(May 11-15)
(September 21-25)
(November 23-27)
42.5
NOTES hands-on courses
(January 16-17)
(March 6-7)
(October 2-3)
Option A: 16.75
Option B: 16.25
Advanced course in Interventional GI endoscopy techniques
(April 27-29)
Option A: 14.25
Option B: 21.75
Advanced Course: Pediatric endosurgery
(March 19-21)
21.75

Surgeons interested in getting MAINCERT, and/or AMA CME credits may contact info@eits.fr.