CME-CPD Accreditation

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CME-CPD Accreditation

Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

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

The 8th International Congress on Controversies in Rheumatology and Autoimmunity, Venice, Italy 06/03/2025 – 08/03/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 15.0 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: www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cpd/providers/international-accreditation-agreements-e 

Credit Breakdown

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Day  Maximum Credits 
06/03/2025

3.0 
07/03/2025

7.0
08/03/2025

 5.0
Total Credits: 

15.0 

Educational Objectives   

After attending this event, participants should be able to:

  • Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
  • Describe the best clinical, biological, and translational advances in the field of SLE and autoimmunity.
  • Discuss the clinical diagnosis, management, and pathogenesis of rheumatic and autoimmune disorders.
  • Enhance the dialogue between community leaders, scientists, and policy leaders as a means of further developing individual expertise.
  • Describe novel therapeutic targets in rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
  • Evaluate the advances in scientific knowledge about the controversies in rheumatology and autoimmunity.
  • Assess the most recent clinical research findings in diagnosis and treatment options for rheumatology and autoimmunity

Target Audience   

The 8th CORA Congress is the global meeting place for rheumatologists, internists, clinical immunologists, nephrologists, dermatologists, general practitioners, laboratory physicians and biologists who share the common goal of exchanging knowledge about autoimmune diseases. 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.

  • Kindly note that the CORA 2025 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.

  • Disclosure information will be available here at least one week prior to the event.

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 programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation 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.