A1

Congress/Conference (Local/ international)

20 per conference

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.

Can be given for conference activity not less than 2 days, provided that other criteria is fullfilled

Proof of attendance

(certificate or letter of participation)

Certified Copy of event tag.

20

A2

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.

1 point

2 points

3 points

6 points

10 points

For presentation session in meetings, please claim under A4.

Proof of attendance

(certificate or letter of participation)

20

A3

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

4 points

6 points

10 points

15 points

20 points

5 points

For professional attachment, credit points are awarded to participants from outside the place of work, e.g. Tertiary Hospitals, University Hospitals.

For  training related  to work, including quality, IT, and management

 “Labs”

Proof of attendance

(certificate or letter of participation)

30

A4

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

1 point/ topic

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.

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 3^rd Apr: Max 7 points per session / day

Proof from attendance records

20

A5

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.

10 points

5 points

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.

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

Certificate or Letter of appreciation for activity conducted

20

A6

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.

20 points

10 points

10 points

10 points

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.

Published writing only.

Claim is based on publish date.

Verified presentation or publication in programme book, abstract book, proceedings or journal

30

A7

Self-study/ Group study/ Distance learning e.g.

Reading scientific papers from indexed journals, Audio-visual, Organized group discussion under accredited co-coordinator

1 point/paper or

session

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.

Updated 3^rd Apr: Max 7 points per session / day

Proof from CME provider or synopsis of article

20

A8

CME Online

1 point/article or session

The CPD Board is ultimately responsible for accreditation of the providers.

Updated 3^rd Apr: Max 7 points per session / day

Proof from CME-online provider

20

A9

Post-basic courses

a.     1-2 weeks

b.     2-4 weeks

c.     >1-3 months

d.     >3-6 months

e.     >6 months – 1 yr

10 points

12 points

15 points

20 points

30 points

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.

Includes PRP Training. Based on Full registration certificate.

Proof of post-basic or other diploma certificate

30

A10

a.     Degree, Masters Programs, Postgraduate programmes 

b.     PhD/DrPH

c.     Advanced Diploma/Subspecialty training

50 points

50 points

50 points

Allowed to also get points from other categories / sections

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

Certificate or exam result 

Final transcript  is accepted only  for coursework programme

50

A11

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)

5 points for involvement in each area

Involvement as committee or project member for Quality Initiative, research project and training activities.

Any appointment as committee members can be included

Letter of appreciation or appointment for activity

20

B1

Editor

Member of Editorial Board

Referee/ reviewer (per article)

10 points

5 points

5 points

Pertaining to production of journals, special reports, bulletins, newsletters etc.

Includes translator (per article)

Documentation of position held from journal or editorial board, or Letter of appointment

10

B2

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

2 points /activity

3 points /activity

5 points /activity

10 points /activity

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)

Activities are not related to work

Spiritual/religious/ volunteer work/ family day

Memberships of PUSPANITA/ NGOs/ MPS

Campaigns

Certificate or Letter of appreciation/appointment for activity

10

B3

Registered Members attending Professional Society Annual General Meeting

2 points

A valid membership registration & proof of attendance must be provided and verified

2