What criteria should a CME event meet to be accepted as CME?

To be accepted as the CME event, an event must meet the following criteria as CME:

• Clearly states educational and scientific objectives;
• Fulfill a recognized professional need in the field, as defined in the statement of objectives;
• Present subject matter that attains the stated objectives;
• Make use of current teaching and learning techniques;
• Indicate selection criteria for presenters;
• Be free of commercial bias;
• Award certificates of attendance and course completion
• Be national and/or organised in a country where there is no CME system at all and no accreditation institution/committee.