ACCME Standards
SVS Councils, committees, and sections may have the option to offer CME credit for the educational content that is created. The process for offering CME credit starts at the inception of a project/activity, therefore, volunteers must adhere to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. In addition to the SVS conflict of commitment form, all volunteers involved as planners or faculty of CME activities are also required to complete a CME conflict of interest form. For questions regarding this, contact education@vascularsociety.org.
ACCME Standards
The Education Council and Committees oversee the development and implementation of CME activities and as such volunteers must adhere to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Per these requirements, owners, executives and employees of ineligible companies (formerly known as commercial interest) are considered to have unresolvable financial relationships and must be excluded from participating as planners or faculty. These individuals cannot influence or control any aspect of the planning, delivery, or evaluation of accredited continuing education, except in the limited circumstances outlined in Standard 3.2. All volunteers involved as planners or faculty will be required to disclose all financial relationships within the prior 24 months.