1. Activities in EACCME – ORL SECTION 2013-2014

2. Kajsa-Mia Holgers Christiane Neuschaefer-Rube Ulf Schønsted-Madsen Antonio Migueis Fazil Apaydin Karl Hörmann Milan Profant Tomislav Baudoin Francis Marchal Sverre Steinsvåg ‎chair

3. Evaluate European ENT specialist courses for CME accreditation. Participate in EACCMEs development of criteria and mechanisms for accreditation.

4. EACCME: European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education CME: Continuing medical education. CME-point: CME-accreditation unit = ECMEC

5. Full day program = 6 CME max. Half day program = 3 CME max. One hour=1 CME

6. II Hands-on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course 12 CME pointsEvent code: 10182 Barcelona Feb. 2014 The objective of this course is to expand the knowledge of endoscopic surgery beyond the paranasal sinuses towards the pterigopalatine fossa. the pituitary, through a critical thinking process. It is particularly the goal to achieve adequate and improved hands- on clinical practice. An instrument company with internationally renowned facilitates shall provide all the instruments needed for advanced endoscopic surgery

7. Third International Master in Nasal Cytology (Berlin, Germany, 26.–28.06.2014) 12 CME pointsEvent code: 10595 The International Master in Nasal Cytology will be structured in frontal lectures and practical works at the microscope. Frontal lectures will deal with the cellular elements of the nasal mucosa considering their normal and pathological conditions. As for the practice, a tutor will show and supervise the procedure of cellular identification. An assessment questionnaire will be administered and a Certificate of Attendance will be released at the end of the event.

8. Topics of the International Tinnitus Seminar 2014 include the progress in basic research as well as novel diagnostic, imaging and therapeutic methods, cochlear implants and tinnitus, treatment of comorbid diseases (e.g. depression or anxiety) in tinnitus patients and many other themes. Congress participants may register for up to 4 workshops. Workshop participation limit: 25. Workshops can only be booked in connection with the congress registration fee. 24 CME pointsEvent code: 10664 XI. International Tinnitus Seminar – WORKSHOPS Berlin. 21.5. – 24.5.2014

9. The international Faculty designed the needs assessment process. Seven otological issues were identified as being most important. Discussions in prioritizing the issues were held anually since 13 years with the 20 faculty members of 9 countries after each Course. The expected educational outcomes are a better knowledge of each otological issue and an improved skills by understanding the techniques required to perform safe and efficient ear surgery and the technical solutions required for unusual problems that a surgeon might encounter. The expected impact in doctors' practice is a better patient's selection and an increased confidence in distinguishing different types of otological problems 15 CME pointsEvent code: 10821 16th International Otology course June 26. – 28. 2014 Beziers, France

10. To achieve a better understanding of the impact of hearing loss on cognition, learning how to recognize early signals of cognitive decline, how to perform the audiological assessment and interpret imaging in relation to cognitive decline. And how to interact, cooperate, exchange information with the multiple disciplines involved and how to counsel the patients with signals of cognitive decline 9 CME pointsEvent code: 10772 Hearing and Cognition June 13-14. 2014. Krakow, Poland

11. 5th International Master of Nasal Cytology Paris, France 2.-4. October 2014 12 CME pointsEvent code: 10924 The International Master in Nasal Cytology will be structured in frontal lectures and practical works at the microscope. Frontal lectures will deal with the cellular elements of the nasal mucosa considering their normal and pathological conditions. As for the practice, a tutor will show and supervise the procedure of cellular identification. An assessment questionnaire will be administered and a Certificate of Attendance will be released at the end of the event.

12. 5th International Master in Nasal Cytology London, United Kingdom, 4.–6.09.2014 12 CME pointsEvent code: 10877 The International Master in Nasal Cytology will be structured in frontal lectures and practical works at the microscope. Frontal lectures will deal with the cellular elements of the nasal mucosa considering their normal and pathological conditions. As for the practice, a tutor will show and supervise the procedure of cellular identification. An assessment questionnaire will be administered and a Certificate of Attendance will be released at the end of the event.

13. 25th Congress of the European Rhinologic Society, in conjunction with the 33rd International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose Amsterdam, Netherlands 22. - 26. June 2014 24 CME pointsEvent code: 10770 A full and stimulating programme is covering all aspects of rhinology from allergy to skull base surgery, from rhinoplasty to rhinosinusitis, taking in cutting-edge technology and state of the art basic research along the way. The Program Committee has prepared up to 8 tracks keynote lectures, instructional sessions, symposium, interactive round table sessions and paper sessions covering the entire field of rhinology.

14. The program includes hand-picked leading international experts who have contributed valuable recent research in Otology. The congress will deliver sessions to give extensive Otology knowledge for use in the clinical setting. The congress will give delegates a greater understanding of the development and progress of Otology in Europe from an international viewpoint. 15 CME pointsEvent code: 10835 7th Instructional Workshop of European Academy of Otology and Neurotology. Siena, Italy. 13.-16. September 2014

15. This conference will deal with practical cases in Medical Otorhinolaryngology The objective is to present new applications that could be use in a short and medium term. 18 CME pointsEvent code: 10873 SFORL - French ENT Society Congress

16. XXVII.Congress of the Union of the European Phoniatricians - Phoniatrics - an Interdisciplinary Specialty Moscow, Oct. 2 – 5. 2014 16 CME pointsEvent code: 11302 The assessment process of our pre-program bases on discussions with the UEP national coordinators and the representatives of the European Academy of Phoniatrics. The expected outcome is to obtain new scientific knowledge in causes, diagnostics and therapy. All European phoniatricians are involved in the treatment of voice. Therefore we focus on voice disorders and have invited experts from different medical disciplines as lecturers which mirrors the interdisciplinarity of phoniatrics.

17. III Hands-on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course BARCELONA, Spain 2.-3. November 2014 The objective of this course is to expand the knowledge of endoscopic surgery beyond the paranasal sinuses towards the pterigopalatine fossa. the pituitary, through a critical thinking process. It is particularly the goal to achieve adequate and improved hands-on clinical practice. An instrument company with internationally renowned facilitates shall provide all the instruments needed for advanced endoscopic surgery 12 CME pointsEvent code: 11406

18. 8th Surgical anatomy in head & neck cancers procedures, Pavia, Italy. Oct. 23-25. 2014 Advanced course with frontal lessons and practical dissection of the more important surgical techniques in head and neck oncology. Neck dissections, Salivary gland dissection, Sialoendoscopy, Tracheostomy, Thyroidectomies, Laryngeal surgery, Pectoralis major. 15 CME pointsEvent code: 9721

20. Educational objectives and fulfillment of learning needs 11)The Provider must structure the LEE to fulfill defined educational needs. 12) The Provider must define the “target audience”. 13) The Provider must identify the expected educational outcome.

21. Description of the LEE 14)The Provider must provide a descriptive title and the nature of the LEE 15) The LEE must be presented in a manner suitable for an international audience. 16) The LEE must include methods to promote active learning. 17) The Provider must provide detailed information about the duration of the LEE

22. Description of the LEE 18) The Provider must indicate how it will be verified that the learner has engaged with the LEE. 19) The LEE must be conducted in compliance with all relevant ethical, medico-legal, regulatory, industry-based and legal requirements.

23. Details of the provider 20)The Provider must provide a description of the Provider organisation. 21) The Provider must state the names and titles of those involved in the LEE 22) The Provider must state the name, title and contact details of whom responsible for the application of accreditation of the LEE.

24. The scientific and/or organising committee 23)The Provider must provide names, titles, and contact details of the members of the scientific and /or organising committee. 24) The Provider must ensure that all members of the scientific and /or organising committee declares potential conflicts of interest. 25) The Provider must confirm that any conflicts of interest have been resolved. 26) The scientific and /or organising committee must declare that the LEE will provide a scientifically balanced program.

25. The Faculty 27)The Provider must ensure that all members of the faculty provide a declaration of conflicts of interest.

26. The programme 28)The Provider must provide the latest version of the program at the time of application.

27. Funding of LEE 29) The EACCME will only consider for accreditations LEE that fulfill all specific requirements. Accordingly, events provided by pharmaceutical and medical equipment industries will not be considered. 30) The sources of all funding must be declared. 31) The scientific and /or organising committee must confirm that all content of LEE is free of any attempt to influence the content by sponsors. 32) The Provider must submit information about the total number of learners and the fees.

28. Promotional material 33) All educational material must be free of any form of advertising. 34) Specific examples of what will lead to automatic rejection: Sponsors name in the title of program, a session, or a lecture. The display of brand name/logo in the program or a lecture. The EACCME will accept a single page acknowledgment in the program where all sponsors are recognised. It must be clearly separated from the scientific part of the program.

29. Promotional material 36) The Provider must confirm that it will comply with national rules, regulations, and industry standards regarding exhibition areas where companies are permitted to present their products.

30. Review by learners 37) The Provider must provide means for the learners to provide feedback on the LEE. 38)The EACCME reserves the right to request doctors, who will be attending the LEE, to provide independent information about the fulfillment of the criteria.

31. Mechanism of application 39) The only application form that will be accepted is that made available at www.eaccme.eu. 40)An applicant must not attempt to influence the decision of the EACCME.

32. Criteria and decision-making for accreditation 42) The application will be reviewed simultaneously by the two EACCME designated evaluation bodies: a)the National Accreditation Authority. b)the relevant speciality-based EACCME accreditation body in UEMS 44) EACCME accreditation requests support from both evaluation bodies.

33. Fees 51)The fee for an application is determined in accordance with the expected total attendance of learners. 0 - 250 participants:350 Euros 251 – 500 participants:650 Euros 501 – 1000 participants:950 Euros 1001 – 2000 participants:1250 Euros 2001 – 5000 participants:2450 Euros More than 50000:4250 Euros