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ACS accreditation

IRCAD is certified as a comprehensive Accredited Education Institute (AEI) by

MedTech compliance

MedTech Europe is the European trade association representing the medical technology industries, from diagnosis to cure.

The Conference Vetting System (CVS)

CVS is a centralised decision-making system that encourages transparency and consistency in medical education events. it is an independently managed system which reviews the compliance of third-party educational events with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and Mecomed Code of Business Practice to determine the appropriateness for companies which are members of MedTech Europe and Mecomed to provide financial support to medical education events.

 Third Party Procedure Training (TPPT)

MedTech Europe members may provide direct sponsorship to Healthcare Professionals for IRCAD courses classified by Medtech Europe as a Third-Party Procedure Training.
More info: https://www.ethicalmedtech.eu/conference-vetting-system/third-party-procedure-training/.

Practice to determine the appropriateness for companies which are members of MedTech Europe and Mecomed to provide financial support to medical education events.

European CME accreditations

Applications have been made to the UEMS EACCME® for the CME accreditation of IRCAD events.
The European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) is an Institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists.

You will find below IRCAD courses which have already been accredited, with their respective number of credits:

Anesthesiology

Respiration in anesthesia and in intensive care - from airway management to cellular respiration
November 27-28, 2023
13 CME credits
CVS compliant
Respiration in anesthesia and in intensive care: from airway management to cellular respiration

Arthroscopy

Elbow arthroscopy course
February 9-10, 2024
15.5 CME credits
CVS compliant
Elbow arthroscopy course
February 10-11, 2023
14 CME credits
CVS compliant
Ultrasound-guided upper limb surgery
January 13-14, 2023
12 CME credits
A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
Ultrasound-guided upper limb surgery
January 12-13, 2024
13 CME credits
CVS compliant
Wrist Arthroscopy - Advanced Course
March 3-4, 2023
  • Option A : Not applicable
  • Option C : 14 CME credits
CVS compliant
November 24-25, 2023
14 CME credits
CVS compliant
Wrist Arthroscopy - Advanced Course
March 1-2, 2024
15 CME credits
CVS compliant
November 29-30, 2024
    A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
    A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
    Wrist Arthroscopy - Basic Course
    March 1-2, 2024
    15 CME credits
    CVS compliant
    November 29-30, 2024
      A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
      A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
      Wrist Arthroscopy - Basic Course
      March 3-4, 2023
      14 CME credits
      CVS compliant
      November 24-25, 2023
      12 CME credits
      CVS compliant
      Wrist Arthroscopy - Master Course
      November 24-25, 2023
      14 CME credits
      CVS compliant
      Wrist Arthroscopy - Master Course
      November 29-30, 2024
        A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
        A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
        Wrist Surgery Course
        April 14-15, 2023
        • Option A : Not applicable
        • Option B : Not applicable
        • Option C : Not applicable
        CVS compliant

        Bariatric Surgery

        Advanced Course in Robotic Bariatric Surgery
        December 12-13, 2023
        • Option B : 16 CME credits
        • Option C : 16 CME credits
        CVS compliant
        Minimally Invasive and Endoluminal Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Advanced Course
        Minimally Invasive and Endoluminal Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Advanced Course
        December 14-16, 2023
        • Option A : 19 CME credits
        • Option B : 23 CME credits
        CVS compliant
        Robotic Bariatric Surgery Advanced Course

        Colorectal, Transanal & Proctological Surgery

        Advanced Course in Proctological Surgery
        September 30 - October 1, 2024
          A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
          A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
          Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course
          February 13-17, 2023
          • Option A : An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME for CME accreditation of this event
          • Option B : 40 CME credits
          CVS compliant
          Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course
          February 12-16, 2024
          40 CME credits
          CVS compliant
          November 4-8, 2024
            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
            Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorectal Supermaster Course
            June 1-3, 2023
            • Option A : 12 CME credits
            • Option B : 19 CME credits
            • Option C : 19 CME credits
            CVS compliant
            November 2-4, 2023
            • Option A : 13 CME credits
            • Option B : 21 CME credits
            • Option C : 21 CME credits
            CVS compliant
            Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorectal Supermaster Course
            Robotic Colorectal Surgery Course
            May 30-31, 2023
            14 CME credits
            CVS compliant
            Robotic Colorectal Surgery Course
            May 28-29, 2024
            13 CME credits
            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training

            ENT Surgery

            ENT Surgery course - Vocal fold medialization techniques
            May 6, 2024
            An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME for CME accreditation of this event
            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training

            General & Digestive Surgery

            LIVE & LAB for general surgeons Advanced Course
            October 16-18, 2023
            • Option A : 12 CME credits
            • Option B : 24 CME credits
            CVS compliant

            General Surgery

            Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
            January 29 - February 2, 2024
            37.5 CME credits
            CVS compliant
            May 13-17, 2024
              A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
              A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
              July 1-5, 2024
                A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                September 23-27, 2024
                  A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                  A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                  November 18-22, 2024
                    A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                    A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                    Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
                    January 30 - February 3, 2023
                    38 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    May 22-26, 2023
                    39 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    July 3-7, 2023
                    38 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    September 25-29, 2023
                    38 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    November 13-17, 2023
                    38 CME credits
                    CVS compliant

                    Gynecologic Surgery

                    Advanced Course in Gynecologic Cancer in Obese Patients
                    October 9-10, 2023
                    • Option B : 16 CME credits
                    • Option C : 16 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    Advanced techniques in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
                    March 13-15, 2023
                    19 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    December 11-13, 2023
                    20 CME credits
                    CVS compliant
                    Advanced techniques in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
                    December 16-18, 2024
                      A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                      A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                      Comprehensive hands-on MIS training for gynecological endoscopy
                      May 15-16, 2023
                      15 CME credits
                      CVS compliant
                      Current techniques in endometriosis treatment surgery
                      September 18-20, 2023
                      22 CME credits
                      CVS compliant
                      Endometriosis surgery from A to Z
                      October 21-23, 2024
                        A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                        A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                        Intensive hands-on training in gynecologic surgery
                        May 22-24, 2024
                          A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                          A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                          Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: unveiling the expert's secret

                          Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

                          New Perspectives in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course
                          October 3-5, 2024
                            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                            A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                            New Perspectives in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course
                            November 30 - December 2, 2023
                            • Option A : 16 CME credits
                            • Option B : 24 CME credits
                            CVS compliant
                            Robotic Hepatic and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course
                            October 1-2, 2024
                              A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                              A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training

                              Hernia repair

                              Inguinal-Ventral & Complex Abdominal Wall Repair (CAWR) Surgery
                              October 12-14, 2023
                              • Option A : 15 CME credits
                              • Option B : 19 CME credits
                              CVS compliant
                              Inguinal-Ventral & Complex Abdominal Wall Repair (CAWR) Surgery Advanced Course

                              Interventional GI Endoscopy

                              Biliopancreatic Endoscopy Advanced Course
                              Diagnostic EUS and EUS-FNA/FNB Advanced Course
                              Endoscopic Management of Surgical and Interventional Complications Advanced Course
                              Intensive Course on Basic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
                              October 23-27, 2023
                              35 CME credits
                              CVS compliant
                              Interventional GI Endoscopy Advanced Course
                              November 6-7, 2023
                              15 CME credits
                              CVS compliant
                              Management of early GI neoplasia Advanced Course
                              Place of Endoscopy in Oncology Advanced Course

                              Pediatric Surgery

                              Laparoscopy in Newborns, Infants & Children Advanced Course
                              April 27-29, 2023
                              20 CME credits
                              CVS compliant
                              Robotic Pediatric Surgery and Urology Advanced Course
                              October 26-27, 2023
                              15 CME credits
                              CVS compliant
                              Robotic Pediatric Surgery and Urology Advanced Course
                              November 14-15, 2024
                                A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                                A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                                Videosurgery in Pediatric Urology Advanced Course

                                Skull Base Surgery

                                Skull base 360-Degree - The full spectrum Micro-Endo-Radiosurgery
                                January 22-26, 2024
                                40 CME credits
                                CVS compliant
                                June 17-21, 2024
                                  A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                                  A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                                  Skull base 360-Degree - The full spectrum Micro-Endo-Radiosurgery
                                  June 19-23, 2023
                                  38 CME credits
                                  CVS compliant
                                  January 23-27, 2023
                                  38 CME credits
                                  CVS compliant

                                  Thoracic Surgery

                                  Advanced Course in Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery
                                  Advanced Course in Video and Robot-assisted Thoracic Surgery - VATS and RATS
                                  Advanced Course in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery - VATS and RATS
                                  March 16-18, 2023
                                  • Option B : 19 CME credits
                                  • Option C : 19 CME credits
                                  CVS compliant

                                  Upper GI Surgery

                                  Upper GI Robotic Surgery Advanced Course
                                  November 9-10, 2023
                                  • Option B : 16 CME credits
                                  • Option C : 16 CME credits
                                  CVS compliant
                                  Upper GI Robotic Surgery Advanced Course

                                  Urologic Surgery

                                  Cours Intensif en Chirurgie Laparoscopique Urologique
                                  October 2-6, 2023
                                  36 CME credits
                                  CVS compliant
                                  Endoscopic Urology and Renal Lithiasis Advanced Course
                                  Exclusive Course in Robotic Urology
                                  March 23-25, 2023
                                  20 CME credits
                                  CVS compliant
                                  Exclusive Course in Robotic Urology
                                  Holmium enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
                                  October 20-21, 2023
                                  Not applicable
                                  CVS compliant
                                  Holmium enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
                                  Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Intensive Course
                                  June 3-7, 2024
                                    A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a CVS Training
                                    A submission has been made to the Ethical MedTech for assessment as a Third-Party Procedure Training
                                    Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Intensive Course
                                    June 5-9, 2023
                                    Not applicable
                                    CVS compliant
                                    December 4-8, 2023
                                    36 CME credits
                                    CVS compliant

                                    EACCME Credits convertible into AMA PRA category 1 Credits™

                                    A “certificate” is defined as a record of successful completion of the CME activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing boards.

                                    EACCME approved credits for e-learning activities are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for conversion to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians may apply for the conversion by submitting an online application here, attaching an EACCME credit certificate, and paying the processing fee.

                                    If you have questions, please contact CPPD at pra@ama-assn.org

                                    The accreditation is in compliance with EBU/UEMS regulations – 1 credit per hour, with a maximum of 6 credits per day and a maximum of 18 credits for the whole event.

                                    Endorsements

                                    The IRCAD interventional GI endoscopy advanced course for surgeons in flexible endoscopy is endorsed by

                                    The IRCAD is a World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) recognized Training Center.

                                    The IRCAD Upper Gi Robotic Surgery course is endorsed by the UGIRA

                                    The IRCAD advanced course on Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery is endorsed by

                                    The IRCAD Urologic surgery courses are accredited for the EU-ACME program by

                                    The IRCAD Gynecologic oncology surgery courses are endorsed by

                                    The IRCAD Skull base courses are endorsed by 

                                    The IRCAD course “Respiration in anesthesia and in intensive care: from airway management to cellular respiration” is endorsed by

                                    Declaration of conflicts of interest and resolution of conflicts of interest

                                    The IRCAD training center has industrial and research partners (e.g., Karl Storz, Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical, and many other partners according to the specialties), and for specific courses, some IRCAD Course Directors may have potential conflicts of interest to declare (in receiving proctorship fees, receipt of grants/research supports, receipt of honoraria or consultation fees, participation in a company sponsored speaker’s bureau, stock shareholder, other type(s) of support to a specific commercial company to be specified) and they always comply with declarations of conflicts of interest.

                                    However, the IRCAD industrial partners are never committed to the elaboration and running organization of the programs or in the choice of experts. There is neither publicity nor promotion in the form of pull-up stands or flyers during these courses.

                                    IRCAD has received financial support in the form of an unrestricted financial support. IRCAD course funding occurs via an unrestricted support from IRCAD sponsors (medical device companies). Funding is provided free of any attempt to influence the program, individual sessions, subjects for discussion, content and choice of faculty members.

                                    Course Director Healthcare professionals always declare that they are fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

                                    The content of IRCAD courses is aimed to promote education among its learners, and IRCAD Course Directors always declare that this LEE is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.
                                    Emphasis is placed on current knowledge, best practices and quality improvement IRCAD Course Directors are fully committed to ensuring that innovative learning methods are applied and that decisions are made free of the control of commercial interest. IRCAD course topics and learning objectives are always determined by planning committee members who have no conflict of interest to report and guarantee the impartiality of the course program, and, where appropriate, include subject areas which reflect current practice. Activities are linked to analyses of learner gaps and other needs. Learning objectives are clearly stated at the beginning. Evaluation mechanisms include questions, which serve to enquire whether learners perceived commercial bias in the materials received from the IRCAD Faculty teaching experts. A summary of evaluation forms or feedback report is gathered at the conclusion of each accredited program.
                                    A comprehensive needs assessment has always been conducted. IRCAD Course Directors and IRCAD Faculty planners have used multiple means of needs assessment to determine the perceived, misperceived and unperceived needs of their learners (e.g., surveys, expert opinions, evaluation results/reports from other educational activities, informal discussions and interviews, focus groups, consensus conferences, epidemiological data, new advances in clinical treatments, thematic analysis of peer-reviewed journals).
                                    As a general guiding principle, IRCAD Continuing Education (CE) programs are free of commercial influence, based on best scientific evidence and focused on improving the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior of learners.
                                    IRCAD as a CE provider ensures that teachers deliver current, objective, and scientifically rigorous content.
                                    IRCAD scientific program planning committee members oversee the needs assessment, program development, compliance with disclosure rules, and the oversight of the activity in general.
                                    IRCAD CE providers commit themselves to resist any influence or interference that could undermine their professional integrity.
                                    IRCAD course directors always declare that all marked COIs will not interfere with any scientific activity during the courses.

                                    IRCAD use of industry partner equipment or devices during hands-on learning sessions does not represent an endorsement of these products. Participants are informed that a variety of similar products are available for their use outside of the course.