The following is a checklist for developing your CME brochure. In order to comply with the Indiana State Medical Association accreditation guidelines, a rough draft of all CME brochures must be reviewed and approved by the Medical Education office prior to being printed and distributed. Please note that all printed materials for a CME program must include the information listed below. This includes all brochures, flyers, etc.
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Accreditation Statements:
For Directly Sponsored Activities:
"St.Vincent Hospitals and Health Services, Indianapolis, IN is accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
St.Vincent Hospitals and Health Services designates this educational activity for a maximum of ____ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity."
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For Jointly Sponsored Activities:
"This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Indiana State Medical Association through the joint sponsorship of St.Vincent Hospital and Health Services and (name of non-accredited provider). St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians."
St.Vincent Hospitals and Health Services designates this educational activity for a maximum of ____ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity."
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State educational learning objectives of the program.
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Identify contact person and phone number/fax number.
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Identify planning committee. The planning committee must include the St. Vincent CME Coordinator.
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List program faculty and their credentials.
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State cancellation policy, if applicable.
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State clearly all sources of financial support (i.e.: grants, pharmaceutical funding, medical equipment manufacturers, etc. in the brochure with the exception of the front cover.)
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St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services along with the doves logo must appear on the front cover of the brochure identified as the sponsor. A "camera ready" logo can be obtained by contacting the marketing department who will review the brochure content and graphic standards prior to distribution.
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All programs must include the following section in their brochure:
Faculty Disclosure
"As a sponsor accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association, St. Vincent Hospital must insure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all sponsored education programs. All faculty participating in these programs must disclose any relationship they may have with any commercial entity which has a bearing on the topic of the presentation that may pose a conflict of interest with regard to their contribution to the program. These forms will be available for review in your course materials."
