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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

Arthroscopy

Elbow arthroscopy course
Ultrasound-guided upper limb surgery
January 12-13, 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 - Advanced Course
    November 24-25, 2023
    14 CME credits
    CVS compliant
    Wrist Arthroscopy - Advanced Course
    March 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
      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
        November 24-25, 2023
        12 CME credits
        CVS compliant
        Wrist Arthroscopy - Basic Course
        March 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
          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 - 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

              Bariatric Surgery

              Advanced Course in Robotic Bariatric Surgery
              December 12-13, 2023
              • Option B : 16 CME credits
              • Option C : 16 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
              Minimally Invasive and Endoluminal Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Advanced Course
              December 14-16, 2023
              • Option A : 19 CME credits
              • Option B : 23 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
              Minimally Invasive and Endoluminal Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Advanced Course
              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 12-16, 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 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
                    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 28-29, 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

                      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
                      November 13-17, 2023
                      38 CME credits
                      CVS compliant
                      Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
                      January 29 - February 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
                        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

                                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
                                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
                                  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
                                      March 25-27, 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

                                        Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

                                        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
                                        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
                                          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

                                            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
                                              March 14-16, 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 Surgery

                                                Skull base 360-Degree - The full spectrum Micro-Endo-Radiosurgery
                                                January 22-26, 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
                                                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

                                                  Thoracic Surgery

                                                  Advanced Course in Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery
                                                  Advanced Course in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery - VATS and RATS

                                                  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

                                                  Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Surgical Treatment (BPH)
                                                  December 15-16, 2023
                                                  Not applicable
                                                  CVS compliant
                                                  Not applicable
                                                  Endoscopic Urology and Renal Lithiasis Advanced Course
                                                  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
                                                  December 4-8, 2023
                                                  36 CME credits
                                                  CVS compliant
                                                  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

                                                    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.

                                                    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.