Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

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

An application was made to the UEMS-EACCME® for CME accreditation for this event.

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: https://www.royalcollege.ca/ca/en/cpd/royal-college-accredited-cpd-providers/international-accreditation-agreements.html

Educational Objectives 

After attending this event, participants should be able to:

• Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
• Analyze the latest advancements in vaccine development, including novel vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and emerging pathogens.
• Evaluate antibiotic resistance trends and the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programs in pediatric infectious disease management.
• Interpret the role of metagenomics and syndromic molecular diagnostics in improving the detection and management of pediatric infections.
• Compare current and emerging approaches to diagnosing and treating congenital and perinatal infections, including CMV and tuberculosis (TB).
• Assess the implications of mucosal immunity in vaccinology and its role in optimizing vaccine effectiveness.
• Examine the impact of global health challenges, such as climate change and migration, on pediatric infectious diseases.
• Apply new insights into infection prevention and control strategies in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Identify key issues related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and strategies for prevention and early intervention.

Target Audience

ESPID 2025 is a global meeting place for medical and non-medical health professionals and scientists with an interest in paediatric infectious diseases and vaccines, including students, trainees and career-level professionals working in health services, public health, and international agencies. Because of the diverse, clinically focused educational offering, participants are able to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of international clinicians of all levels of experience.

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.

• Kindly note that the ESPID 2025 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. 

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 are 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 will be available here at least one week prior to the event. 

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 programs. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organization contributing to improving health outcomes by: 

• Championing best practices 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. 

Previous CME credits on offer at the ESPID Meeting have been:

• ESPID 2024 – Up to 28 CME Credits
• ESPID 2023 – Up to 23 CME Credits
• ESPID 2022 – Up to 39 CME Credits
• ESPID 2021 – Up to 28 CME Credits
• ESPID 2020 Virtual: 31 CME Credits
• ESPID 2019: Up to 33 CME Credits
• ESPID 2018: Up to 35 CME Credits
• ESPID 2017: Up to 27 CME Credits
• ESPID 2016: Up to 27 CME Credits
• ESPID 2015: Up to 18 CME Credits
• ESPID 2014: Up to 12 CME Credits

Stay tuned for more information on this years’ accreditation opportunities.