A1
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Congress/Conference (Local/ international)
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20 per conference
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A conference should:
a. Be conducted not less than 3 full days, a full day being 5-8 hours.
b. Involve speakers of international standing.
c. Contain plenary lectures / symposia.
d. Allow presentation of free communication / poster, etc.
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Can be given for conference activity not less than 2 days, provided that other criteria is fullfilled
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Proof of attendance
(certificate or letter of participation)
Certified Copy of event tag.
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20
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A2
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Scientific Meetings of Chapters of Academy/ Universities/ Colleges/Association/Institutions/ Ministry of Health & others
a. Less than 2 hours
b. 2-4 hours (1/2 day)
c. 5-8 hrs (full day)
d. 2 full days
e. 3 or more full days.
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1 point
2 points
3 points
6 points
10 points
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For presentation session in meetings, please claim under A4.
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Proof of attendance
(certificate or letter of participation)
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20
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A3
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Workshops/ Courses/ Fellowships/ attachment etc. (include hands-on & skills courses)
a. Half day (2-4 hours)
b. Full day (5-8 hours)
c. 2 full days
d. 3 or more full days
e. Skills accredited structured courses by specific disciplines (e.g. ALS, PALS, NRP, MTLS)
f. Study Tour
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4 points
6 points
10 points
15 points
20 points
5 points
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For professional attachment, credit points are awarded to participants from outside the place of work, e.g. Tertiary Hospitals, University Hospitals.
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For training related to work, including quality, IT, and management
“Labs”
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Proof of attendance
(certificate or letter of participation)
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30
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A4
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CME sessions/ other professional activities e.g.
Topic seminar, Forum, Lectures, Journal Club, Formal Ward rounds (teaching rounds), Clinic attendance, Hospital clinical meeting, Video show, Video conferencing, Reflective Notes, Morbidity and mortality reviews, Epidemiological reviews
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1 point/ topic
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For ward rounds credit points are awarded to participants from outside own hospital/ establishment, e.g. Private practitioners, verified by the CPD Chairman of that institution.
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For activities related to work, including quality, IT, and management
A session should not be less than 1 hour
Includes CE presentation in meeting
Update 3rd Apr: Max 7 points per session / day
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Proof from attendance records
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20
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A5
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Presentation at accredited meeting
- Plenary lecture/long paper (>45 min.) / Free paper / short paper
- Others lectures/ talks
e.g. Visiting lecture,
Hospital clinical meeting, CME sessions, Public meeting, Giving talk /public advice, Lectures to NGO/ radio or TV talk, Technical briefing/ update.
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10 points
5 points
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These credit points are in addition to full delegate attendance at congresses, scientific meetings or workshops. Otherwise only credit points for presentation are attainable.
Visiting lecture – Where one is officially invited to give a lecture at venue/ function away from one’s principal place of practice.
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Poster presentations
Exhibitions
Notes:
Points given per activity
e.g. 5 points per workshop
Points can be given for the same topic in different event
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Certificate or Letter of appreciation for activity conducted
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20
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A6
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Publication of articles in journal/ chapters in book /reports
a. Indexed/ Peer reviewed Journal (authors)
b. Non-indexed journal (authors)
c. Chapter in book - each chapter
d. Reports e.g. Technical report, working papers, etc.
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20 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
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An indexed journal is one which has international standing and is listed in the Index Medicus or similar indexing system.
Maximum for writing chapters in a book is 20.
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Published writing only.
Claim is based on publish date.
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Verified presentation or publication in programme book, abstract book, proceedings or journal
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30
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A7
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Self-study/ Group study/ Distance learning e.g.
Reading scientific papers from indexed journals, Audio-visual, Organized group discussion under accredited co-coordinator
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1 point/paper or
session
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Documented evidence (with verification) needs to be produced e.g:
a) Self study – Self administered MCQ
b) Documented evidence in the form of synopsis/ evidence table
Each individual is personally responsible to source for and read relevant PTK materials.
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Updated 3rd Apr: Max 7 points per session / day
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Proof from CME provider or synopsis of article
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20
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A8
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CME Online
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1 point/article or session
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The CPD Board is ultimately responsible for accreditation of the providers.
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Updated 3rd Apr: Max 7 points per session / day
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Proof from CME-online provider
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20
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A9
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Post-basic courses
a. 1-2 weeks
b. 2-4 weeks
c. >1-3 months
d. >3-6 months
e. >6 months – 1 yr
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10 points
12 points
15 points
20 points
30 points
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These should be:
a. Conducted by relevant recognized authorities - local or international
b. Verified by the CPD committee
c. Points are given only once, upon completion of studies.
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Includes PRP Training. Based on Full registration certificate.
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Proof of post-basic or other diploma certificate
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30
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A10
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a. Degree, Masters Programs, Postgraduate programmes
b. PhD/DrPH
c. Advanced Diploma/Subspecialty training
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50 points
50 points
50 points
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Allowed to also get points from other categories / sections
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Points claim upon completion of study
Officers on study leave must submit CPD record to their PTJ.
Points will only be given upon award of degree at convocation, or completion of study
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Certificate or exam result
Final transcript is accepted only for coursework programme
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50
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A11
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Involvement as committee or project member
a. Quality Initiatives eg. KMK, Innovations, TQM, Accreditation, ISO, etc
b. Research projects (as researcher/ collaborator)
c. Training activities (as facilitator/ trainer)
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5 points for involvement in each area
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Involvement as committee or project member for Quality Initiative, research project and training activities.
Any appointment as committee members can be included
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Letter of appreciation or appointment for activity
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20
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B1
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Editor
Member of Editorial Board
Referee/ reviewer (per article)
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10 points
5 points
5 points
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Pertaining to production of journals, special reports, bulletins, newsletters etc.
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Includes translator (per article)
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Documentation of position held from journal or editorial board, or Letter of appointment
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10
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B2
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Other supporting activities related to personal development and self-improvement:
Leadership, Management, IT, Organizing Committee/Secretariat, Innovation, Arts, music,
Languages, Teamwork, Member of professional body, etc
a. Local level
b. State level
c. National level
d. International level
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2 points /activity
3 points /activity
5 points /activity
10 points /activity
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These activities are not restricted to MOH functions e.g. involvement in PIBG may also be considered.
Documented evidence (with verification) needs to be produced)
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Activities are not related to work
Spiritual/religious/ volunteer work/ family day
Memberships of PUSPANITA/ NGOs/ MPS
Campaigns
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Certificate or Letter of appreciation/appointment for activity
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10
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B3
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Registered Members attending Professional Society Annual General Meeting
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2 points
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A valid membership registration & proof of attendance must be provided and verified
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2
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