CME Planning

Cedars-Sinai is an ACCME accredited provider of continuing medical education. Cedars-Sinai endeavors to provide up-to-date clinical information and research by offering directly and jointly provided activities.

Planning a CME Activity


The first step in planning is to contact cme@cshs.org to schedule a brief meeting to discuss the activity and planning process. You will receive a response within two business days to schedule a call to discuss next steps and information regarding fees. In advance of the call, please review the below information that is required for CME activities.

CME Application
 
Once you receive confirmation from the CME Office, you are required to sign in and/or create an account to start the CME application. Be prepared to upload supporting documentation for gaps, agenda/topics, ancillary tools and faculty.

   

Live/Virtual Course (Symposium, Conference, Webinar): Application is required to be submitted 6-9 months before event date.

RSS (Grand Rounds, Case Conferences, etc.): Application is required to be submitted 90 business days before the first event date.

Online Enduring (Recorded Content): Application is required to be submitted 90 business days before content publish date.

   

This CME Application consists of 6 sections:

  • Basic Information
  • Planners and Faculty
  • Gaps and Needs
  • Objectives and Learning Outcomes
  • Commercial Support
  • Commendation Criteria and Attestation

Important items required to submit with the CME Application:

  • CME Activity Peer Review and Approval Form
    Based on sponsoring department, the appropriate Department Chair, Division Director, Division Clinical Chief, and Executive Director are required to sign the Peer Review Approval form before proceeding with the CME application completion.
    Download: CME Activity Peer Review and Approval
  • Planning Committee Conflict of Interest forms
    Completed in the CloudCME portal. Enter all planning committee member names and email addresses in the “Planners and Faculty” section of the application form. The CloudCME portal will automatically send an email with instructions to complete the Conflict of Interest form to each planner.
  • Program Agenda with schedule and faculty, including times/breaks/lunch, etc. uploaded with application. A draft agenda is acceptable. Be sure the agenda includes start/end times for presentations, breaks, and meals.
    Download: Agenda Spreadsheet

Due three weeks in advance of activity

  • Completed Speaker/Faculty Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms
    All confirmed speaker/faculty names and email addresses will be added by the CME Office to the CME Portal. The CME portal will automatically send an email with instructions to complete the COI form to each speaker. Speaker COI forms are not required to be completed for CE Application approval, but all must be submitted in advance of the activity date. 
  • Resolution of Conflict(s) of Interest forms for Presenters
    This is not applicable for speakers who do not list a relevant conflict.
    Resolution forms are completed by the Activity Director (or designee) for presenter(s) with relevant conflict(s) of interest. If this review cannot be completed before the activity, the presentations cannot be designated for CE credit, and the total credits for the program will be reduced. Please e-mail completed form(s) to your CME Program Administrator.
    Download: COI Resolution Form
  • Review and approval of Evaluation Form
    All programs will be evaluated to determine changes in competence, performance and/or patient outcomes. 
Planning and Logistics
 
Courses
 Upon approval of the CME application, you will be contacted by the CME Program Administrator to discuss event management logistics, including:

  • Marketing
  •  Financial Support
  •  Registration Set-Up
  •  Faculty Management

RSS
Upon approval of the CME application, the planning and logistics for RSS’ are done by the identified departmental CME agent. Resources available for CME Agents include:

  • To schedule a CME Agent Virtual Training, contact rss@cshs.org.
  • Click here to complete the Online Dashboard Training for CME Agents.
  • Click here to access required CME Documents.

Online Enduring Activities Hosted on the CME Portal
After approval of the CME application, the below front matter information will be added to the webpage and content uploaded for learners to access.

  • CME Program Title
  • Terms of Credit
  • Estimated Time to Complete Activity
  • Overview
  • Learning Objectives
  • Target Audience
  • Course Directors
  • Accreditation Statement
  • Credit Statements
  • Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
  • Faculty, Planners, Reviewers Title/Affiliation/Disclosure
  • Method of Participation
  • Copyright Statement

For Enduring Activity content, not hosted on the CME Portal, click here to access the complete CME Information Template for Enduring Internet Activities.

Joint Providers
 
Cedars-Sinai has the ability to jointly provide CME activities. Click here to learn more! 

Note: Cedars-Sinai requires that any jointly provided CME activity with non-accredited organizations, have a Cedars-Sinai faculty member as the course director/planner.