Industry Collaborations at Congress

 

Co-Developed Symposia - Section 1 Group Learning

The CNSF is open to co-developing educational symposia with Industry in adherence with the Section 1 Standards of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. To qualify for Section 1 MOC Credits:

  • The Activity needs to be developed or co-developed by a physician organization.
  • The planning committee must be reflective of the target audience.
  • Learning activities are created based on needs as identified on CPD surveys of the target audience.
  • The Activity integrate didactic and interactive learning strategies.
  • The Activity utilizes 25% interactive learning
  • Planning process is to be in the control of the profession to ensure no undue influence of commercial interests and to ensure that content meets the highest standards of academic integrity and balance.
  • Learning objectives are provided from the learners perspective.
  • Content presented was evidence-informed and met the highest standards of academic integrity.
  • Evaluation of:
    • Were Learning Objectives met?
    • Was content perceived as balanced and free from conflict of interest?
    • Was time to reflect on learning provided?
    • Was sufficient time for interaction provided?

See sample of the questions contained within the online 2013 Specific Course Evaluation.

The MOC Application process for Co-Developed Symposia is outlined below.

STEP I

CNSF and Collaborating Partner agree to a Needs-Based Group Learning Activity.

STEP II

Collaborating Partner Completes Education Event Checklist (Due December 1).

CPD Event Checklist »

Step III  

Planning Committee Chair (CNS or CNSS member) Submits MOC Application Submission (Due March 1)

Co-Developed MOC Application »

 

Lunch & Learn - Information Seminar

Under development for 2014.