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GET YOUR CPD ACCREDITED BY CSPM

Gain recognition for high-quality Continuing Professional Development activities. Apply for CSPM Accreditation today.
Overview

As a CPD provider accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, the CSPM accredits programs developed by physician organizations and co-develops accredited programs with industry partners for credit under the Royal College's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.  


*All applications for College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) certification of CPD activities for Mainpro+ credits must be submitted through CFPC directly. Click here for more information.

CPD Co-development

CSPM offers accredited CPD programs through a co-development process with non-physician organizations and industry partners.

To explore co-development opportunities, please contact Leah Salvage, Executive Director at lsalvage@pallmed.ca.

Before You Begin
Unsure about the accreditation process? CSPM has two online, asynchronous courses that will walk you through the process and standards. We will reimburse your course registration fees upon application.

COMING SOON - CPD Accreditation Essentials: Applicant’s Edition

COMING SOON - National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities

*For information on all of CSPM’s accreditation modules, including the Reviewer’s Edition, click here.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada requires that activities must be planned by a physician organization to be eligible for accreditation. Activities planned by non-physician organizations must be co-developed by a physician organization or an accredited provider. The application form must be completed by a member of the physician organization that developed or co-developed this event.
If you are uncertain whether your organization meets the definition of a physician organization, please complete How to Identify a Physician Organization or email cpd@pallmed.ca.  To view the Royal College’s definition of a Physician Organization, click here.
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATIONS EXAMPLES OF NON-PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATIONS
  • Faculties of medicine
  • Hospital departments or divisions
  • Medical societies
  • Medical associations
  • Medical academies
  • Physician research organizations
  • Health authorities not linked to government agencies
  • Canadian provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities (MRAs)
  • Disease-oriented patient advocacy organizations
  • Government departments or agencies
  • Medical education or communications (MEC) companies (for-profit & non-profit)
  • For-profit online educators, publishing companies, or simulation companies
  • Small groups of physicians working together to develop educational programming
The program’s design and delivery must comply with the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities and the CMA’s Guidelines for Physicians in Interactions with Industry.
Section 1: Group Learning Activities  Section 3: Self-Assessment Programs Section 3: Simulation Activities

Physician Organizations

Accreditation Type  Application Fee Accreditation Fee
 Section 1- Webinar / up to 1-day program $100 $750
 Section 1 - Multi-day program $200 $1,500
 Section 3 $200 $1,200

*Application fees are non-refundable and are put towards the accreditation fee.
*Add $500 if there is commercial support.
*Late fees apply to any application received within 6 weeks of the event.


Non-Physician Organizations: To explore co-development opportunities, please contact Leah Salvage, Executive Director at lsalvage@pallmed.ca.

 1. Complete the 2 CSPM Accreditation Learning Modules (Applicant’s Edition + National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities) - strongly recommended for new applicants.
 2. Review Requirements.
 3. Prepare Materials.
 4. Submit Application.  The application fee is due upon submission.  An incomplete application or missing information may delay the processing of your application.  Ensure you have included all required documentation.
 5. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified once a decision has been made. 
 1. Completed Accreditation Application Form
 2. Copies of the scientific planning committee minutes
 3. Sample conflict of interest form and policies for the process of identifying, disclosing, and mitigating identified conflicts of interests. This is required regardless of whether the CPD activity was financially supported or not
 4. Summary of the needs assessment results
 5. Overall and session-specific learning objectives
 6. Budget for this activity that details the receipt and expenditure of all sources of revenue
 7. Sponsorship and/or exhibitor prospectus developed to solicit sponsorship/exhibitors for the activity
 8. If sponsorship has been received for this activity, attach the written agreement that is signed by the CPD provider organization and the sponsor
 9. Promotional materials that will be used to promote or advertise the activity (for example, invitations, email announcements etc.)
 10. Preliminary and final program
 11.  Evaluation form(s) developed for this activity
 12. Template for the certificate of attendance that will be provided to the participants
  • CSPM Application questions
  • Sample Conflict Of Interest Form
  • Sample Certificate of Attendance
  • Sample Needs Assessment Summary
  • Sample Evaluation
  • Guide: Writing Learning Objectives 
  • Application Questions for Mainpro+

Coming soon!  In the meantime, if you are looking for a specific resources please email cpd@pallmed.ca

We are here to help!  Email cpd@pallmed.ca if you have any questions.
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