cpd information

Earning CPD points at the ASM

All educational sessions at the ASM attract CPD points.

For medical practitioners, all sessions at the ASM are eligible for Category 1 CPD points, based on one point for each hour of education. This includes plenaries, workshops, journal club, CPR and the worksite visits.

How do I report my CPD points?

A certificate of participation will be issued by the conference organiser. This may be used for self-reporting to your relevant CPD Home (in the case of medical practitioners) or other professional body. The certificate will not validate your specific hours of participation.

For Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, reporting is further facilitated through QR codes which will be shown on screen at each presentation. This is made possible through ANZSOM’s Model of Collaboration with the College. There is a unique QR code for each session, including the worksite visits. The codes for the worksite visits will be shown at lunchtime on each afternoon of the conference so be sure to scan before you leave on the visit.

Have your Annual Conversation at the conference – earn Category 2 points

An Annual Conversation is a structured discussion with a peer, colleague, or employer. It is an opportunity to reflect on your development needs and intentions for the year, receive constructive feedback, and explore job satisfaction, self-care and any health and wellbeing issues so you can adjust your practice accordingly.

A good time to have the conversation is towards the end of your current CPD year, so you can prepare your next PDP and decide on your activities for the coming year. This way you can use the information you have obtained undertaking activities across the three types of CPD to inform the conversation. The Annual Scientific Meeting in October is an excellent opportunity!

To assist, the RACP has developed a template, which is accessible on the RACP website (note: if you are not an RACP Member, you can register for guest access).

Need more information about CPD points?

For more information about CPD points, including resources to assist you in fulfilling the new CPD requirements, please visit the ANZSOM website. General information about how ANZSOM CPD contributes to professional CDP requirements, is also available from the ANZSOM website.