To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate

The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.

Before 9 February 2021:

1. Access the online system via any of the following:
   • Visit the following link:
   • Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended
   • Visit the CME/CPD Accreditation page on the event website
   • Follow the link in the email sent at the end of the event
2. Complete the anonymous online evaluation
3. Complete the credit claim form and submit
4. The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download; retain for your personal records

Kindly note that the ESO-WSO 2020 online evaluation​ will be active on the last day of the meeting. ​You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate.

Accreditation Statement & Credit Designation

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)

The First joint European Stroke Organisation and World Stroke Organization Conference (ESO-WSO 2020) is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.net.

The First joint European Stroke Organisation and World Stroke Organization Conference (ESO-WSO 2020) is designated for a maximum of, or up to, 24 European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. 

American Medical Association (AMA)

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-european-union-medical-specialties-uems

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cpd/providers/international-accreditation-agreements-e.

Credit Breakdown

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Educational Objectives

After attending this event, participants should be able to:

• Address individual needs of their own continuous professional development plan.
• Discuss the latest advances in stroke care into their clinical practice including pre-hospital care pathways, imaging and acute treatment, prevention and rehabilitation.
• Identify the latest research and help stimulate future research ideas in the field of stroke.
• Identify and discuss interventions for stroke prevention.
• Discuss novel stroke diagnostics.
• Identify recent advances Atrial Fibrillation (AF) detection and management.
• Update on advancing the science of recovery and rehabilitation.
• Discuss artificial intelligence in stroke imaging.

Target Audience

ESO-WSO 2020 main scientific programme is targeted at all people working in stroke medicine but in particular to stroke specialists. The teaching sessions are targeted at doctors of all levels but particularly doctors in training or who are beginning their specialisation in stroke. There is an allied health professional strand running throughout the conference which is specifically targeted at nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.

evaluation​ will be active on the last day of the meeting. ​You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate.

Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest

In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.

• Disclosure information is available here.

Industry Support Disclosure

This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.

• View a list of all industry supporters here.
• View detailed programmes for all Industry Sessions here.

Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD

Kenes is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by:

Championing best practice in CME/CPD Maintaining and improving standards Mentoring and educating Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders

Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.