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Regularly Scheduled Series FAQs

What does Regularly Scheduled Series [RSS] mean?

A Regularly Scheduled Series [RSS], as defined by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, is an activity that

 

  1. is planned to have a series with multiple sessions
  2. occur on an ongoing basis (offered weekly, monthly, or quarterly)
  3. is primarily planned by and presented to the accredited organization’s professional staff


Examples of RSS are Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, & M&M Conferences.  RSS can be both directly or jointly sponsored activities.

How can my RSS become accredited for CME?

Applications for CME accreditation must be completed and submitted to the NYU Post-Graduate Medical School office for approval the summer before the beginning of the academic year. RSS are accredited on the academic year- September 1st through August 31st.

 

My RSS was approved for CME credit two years ago. No application was submitted for the current academic year. Is my RSS still accredited?

No. Regularly Scheduled Series must undergo a yearly review and application process if they wish to have their activity accredited.

 

Can CME approval of an RSS be rescinded?

Yes. If the RSS does not comply with NYU Post-Graduate Medical School’s policies and procedures, credit can be rescinded.

 

Who do I contact regarding obtaining an application for accreditation?

You can contact Suzette Machado in the PGMS office at suzette.machado@nyumc.org.

 

When can I obtain my Letter of Credit for attending an RSS?

Letters of Credit are available online at our website for RSS attendees. Please click here for the complete instructions on how to receive your CME certificate for all RSS.  The maximum number of CME credits available for attendees of any one RSS is released on a yearly basis at the end of the academic year.

 

What are CME credits based on?

CME credit is awarded for each documented hour of learning that an attendee has participated in at a CME-certified activity.

 

I go to Grand Rounds and Case Conferences but don’t sign in or have my faculty barcode scanned. Can I still receive credit?

No. It is the responsibility of every physician who desires CME credit for an NYU PGMS accredited activity to either sign-in or scan in at the beginning of each activity. Per ACCME policy on Physician Participation and Activity Documentation, RSS coordinators cannot award credit in cases where attendance is not appropriately documented.

 

I would like to seek commercial support for my RSS. What do I do?

Contact Suzette Machado at the PGMS for policies regarding commercial support as well as helpful forms and templates that are compliant with our policies. Note: All Letter of Agreements for Commercial Support must be approved and signed by Rachel Godfrey, the CME Manager.

 

Can I submit grant requests to potential commercial supporters before I have an approved application?

No. The application must be submitted and approved by the PGMS office before commercial supporters are approached

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