Are you a Physician Organization?
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada will only accredit continuing professional development (CPD) activities that have been developed by a physician organization. New definition updated on October 21, 2021. Please check on the definition of 'Physician Organization' before preparing your application.
Statements on any promotional materials indicating that an activity is “pending approval” are strictly prohibited. Applications submitted within 6 weeks (30 business days) of the learning event will be levied a late fee. MOC 1 Applications submitted within three weeks and MOC 3 Applications submitted within four weeks of the learning event will not be reviewed. Additional fee payments may apply for complex application reviews. The CME & PD Office reserves the right to ask for additional documentation to verify administrative, educational and/or ethical standards have been met.
1. Learning events developed by Physician Organizations can be reviewed and approved by the Office of CME & PD for:
2. If you are a physician organization seeking to co-develop a program with The Office of CME&PD, contact cme.accredit@ucalgary.ca
3. If you are a University of Calgary applicant seeking assistance with accreditation for CFPC Mainpro+, click here for criteria.
4. If you are not a University of Calgary applicant and are seeking accreditation for CFPC Mainpro+, click here.
Complete the checklist to determine if you meet the RCPSC qualifications for a Physician Organization:
Use the accreditation checklist to organize and send with your application materials.
Complete the appropriate application form for your event:
Identify the educational needs of the target audience and provide a summary document and attachments.
Provide - the Program/Schedule and include learner-centred objectives for both the overall program and for each session, speakers, topics, start and end times, interactive learning activities, breaks and social events.
Review the CanMEDS Roles to determine the competencies for your program. Please select the appropriate competencies within the application.
Provide the program evaluation document
Provide the budget using the CME Budget Template.
Provide these documents with your application if there is sponsorship.
Provide a sample of the Conflict of Interest form.
Provide all promotional materials, i.e. brochures, invitations, emails, website links. Brochures, agendas or programs must detail the topics, learning objects, speaker details, date and location of the event.
Provide certificate template for the program
Provide educational content, presentation, slide decks or modules.
MOC Section 3 Tools:
Complete Fee Confirmation Form. Once the fee is confirmed, you will receive the Fee Payment Form.
Email cme.accredit@ucalgary.ca with the subject line: Accreditation Application. Ensure you attach the checklist, application, and separate PDFs for each section of the supporting documents
Fax the fee payment form to our confidential fax line at (403) 270-2330
Receipt of your application will be confirmed. Missing documentation or revisions may be required.
You will be notified of the status of your application by email.
Successful applications will receive a letter of approval.
The Office of CME&PD will notify the RCPSC of your accredited event.
The applicant is responsible for providing the Certificate of Attendance to participants.