About the CME Office
Mission Statement
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Purpose
To advance the competence, performance and patients outcomes of physicians and health care professionals to deliver the highest quality services by participating in ACCME-accredited educational activities.
Content areas
The content of educational activities reflects core competencies defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (patient care, medical knowledge, practice based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, systems-based practice), Institute of Medicine (patient-centered care, evidence based practice, quality improvement, interdisciplinary teams, informatics), and American Board of Medical Specialties (professional standing, commitment to lifelong learning, cognitive expertise, and performance in practice). The content of CME is that body of knowledge, and skills generally recognized and accepted by the profession as within the basic medical sciences, the discipline of clinical medicine, and the provision of health care to the public.
Target audience
The target audience is the faculty of WSU BSOM and the physicians and health care providers of our community in Southwest Ohio and contiguous region and include multiple size groups from small (6-12) to large (50+) participants.
Types of activities
Educational activities include lectures, case conferences, small group discussions, and self-study activities that are designed to engage learners in professional improvement. Activities encompass regularly occurring, episodic and one time only programs.
Expected results
As a result of participating in sponsored educational activities, physicians and health care providers will make evidence-based clinical decisions, use up-to-date therapies, and improve health care outcomes to benefit patients, their families and the communities of Southwest Ohio. Our activities will develop a culture of lifelong learning and improve competence among our constituent physicians and health care providers.
Expectations for Interacting with the CME Office
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Adhere to the Code of Conduct.
This Code of Conduct outlines the principles and standards of behavior expected from all members involved in CME activities. Adherence to this Code ensures a respectful, ethical, and productive environment. We expect that interactions with and from our office are characterized by respect and Integrity and professionalism. Treat others with respect and courtesy. We also request that those involved in communicating with this office do so clearly, respectfully, and constructively.
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Understand CME is granted provisionally.
To fully award CME, we require documentation both before and after the activity. This includes (but is not limited to): a final copy of presentation materials, evaluations, proof of disclosure, and any attendance verification.
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Adhere to the timelines.
There are several elements we must check for ACCME compliance and the process also requires sending out the application to our committed and capable peer reviewers. Sometimes applications require different processes (i.e., peer review; mitigation strategies, etc.) Please be aware your application may require further scrutiny to ensure freedom from bias. General timelines for applications include the following:
- Regularly Scheduled Series: no than 30 days ahead of the first event in the series
- All other activities: 12 weeks ahead of the planned event.
Please note that no activities may be advertised as CME activities until the activity has been granted provisional approval.
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Be responsive.
Our office will use your email address for important correspondence. This correspondence often involves tasks to be completed on your end in a time-sensitive manner. Please regularly check your email for any requests and updates to your application.
My CME and Transcript Request
With the CloudCME app you can access your profile, evaluations, transcripts, certificates, browse CME activities, record your attendance and more!
Get Started with CloudCME
- Download the CloudCME app:
- Enter organization code: premierhealth
- Choose Create Account or Login,and login using your email address and password
For any further questions, contact the CME team:
Email our office at: som_cme@wright.edu
Katherine Hertlein, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
katherine.hertlein@wright.edu
Bhavya Mallur Challappan
Coordinator, Office of Continuing Medical Education
bhavya.mallurchallappan@wright.edu