CME-CPD Accreditation
Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation for the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry, 2023
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)
The 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.eu
The 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry is designated for a maximum of, or up to, 23 European external CME credits. 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 |
| 28.09.2023 |
4 |
| 29.09.2023 |
7 |
| 30.09.2023 |
7 |
| 01.10.2023 |
5 |
| Total Credits: |
23 |
Educational Objectives
After attending this event, participants should be able to:
• Address their specific needs while adhering to their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
• Engage in discussions regarding the current state of global psychiatric care and explore innovative approaches to treating individuals with substance abuse.
• Analyze the latest advancements in neuroscience and understand how they can be applied to evidence-based clinical practices in psychiatry.
• Examine the role of psychiatry in the prevention of suicide and contribute to discussions on effective strategies in this area.
• Review the most recent achievements in clinical and translational research related to mental disorders.
• Foster productive discussions and knowledge exchange among international psychiatrists and researchers to further develop individual expertise.
• Stay updated on the latest research outcomes concerning the impact of COVID-19 on mental health professionals.
• Discuss recent research findings on early intervention in psychiatric disorders, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of this approach.
Target Audience
The target audience includes international, regional, and national psychiatrists and specialists from related disciplines including primary care doctors. The audience will include senior and early-career psychiatrists and other professionals. Each will benefit from the information and discussions, as we will cover clinical decision-making planning and policy matters. 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 1 January 2024:
- Access the online system via the following link
- Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2. X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended
- Complete the anonymous online evaluation
- Complete the credit claim form and submit
- The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download; and retained for your personal records
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.
- View disclosure information 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 acknowledgment of all supporting organizations is made in the program guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.
Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD
Kenes is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in designing and delivering 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 designing and delivering medical events.