Course Directors and Speakers FAQ
UF CME is accredited as a provider of CME by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). UF CME requires that all CME activities held under its accreditation be scientifically rigorous, balanced, objective, and independent of any commercial interest. UF CME is the designated office within UF College of Medicine (COM) with the responsibility and authority to oversee all CME programs sponsored by UF COM.
UF CME has the utmost faith in the integrity of the individuals who present our educational activities. However, to avoid the appearance of any conflict of interest, and to comply with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, UF CME requires all planners and presenters to complete a full Disclosure Form (PDF)
Question:
What is the process for obtaining CME credit for a one-time or annual educational activity?
Answer:
If you have questions about CME sponsorship, or are interested in obtaining CME sponsorship for your activity, please contact the Gainesville Office at 352-265-8081 or our Jacksonville Office at 904-244-2380.
UF CME must be involved at the beginning of the planning process in order to meet accreditation guidelines. Applications must be submitted at least four months prior to the activity.
Question:
What is the process for obtaining CME credit for a regularly scheduled conference (grand rounds, case conference, M&M conference, etc.) held on UF campus?
Answer:
If you are interested in CME sponsorship for a grand rounds or case conference held on the UF/Shands Campus in Gainesville, please contact Brenda Mamay, at 352-265-8081, or bmamay@ufl.edu. In Jacksonville, contact Barbara Jones at 904-244-2380 or Barbara.jones@jax.ufl.edu.
Question:
How much does CME sponsorship cost?
Answer:
We will set up an initial planning meeting to discuss your course and services required. Based upon the services selected an administrative fee will be determined. Please see Meeting Planning Services
Question:
Where can I find the CME forms?
Answer:
You can download some of the CME forms from our website at: http://cme.ufl.edu/forms/
Question:
What is Joint Sponsorship?
Answer:
Joint Sponsorship is the process in which we, the University of Florida College of Medicine (UF COM) Continuing Medical Education office, shares our national accreditation with unaccredited partners (communication companies, associations or any entities outside of the University of Florida College of Medicine) in order to present Continuing Medical Education for physicians and other health care professionals. (ARNP's and PA's).
A Joint Sponsorship agreement between UF COM and the educational partner is executed that details responsibilities of all the parties.
Location: http://cme.ufl.edu/faq/directors_speakers.shtml