Physician Education & CME

Continuing Medical Education

ASTS Achieves Accreditation with Commendation Status

In 2009, the Society received the highest level of accreditation, "Accreditation with Commendation," as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians awarded by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education (ACCME). In 2006, the ACCME launched a new initiative known as the Bridge to Quality, to transition to a criterion-based system of accreditation that matches gaps in competence, performance and patient outcomes with practiced-based learning. Accreditation with Commendation is awarded to providers that demonstrate exemplary compliance in all 22 criteria. This decision was based on the ACCME’s review of ASTS’ self-study report, evidence of performance-in-practice and for demonstrating that the Society provides a learning environment for transplant surgeons in support of physician learning and change that is a part of a system for quality improvement. This acknowledgement demonstrates the Society’s purpose and aligns with our mission, which is to deliver best in class professional education that is evidence-based, focused on the improvement in quality care, and is designed to address the specific scopes of practice and professional practice gaps of transplant professionals. The Society's accreditation term is from November 2009 through November 2015.

As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of the Society to review and certify that the content contained in all of its CME activities is fair, valid, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

CME Mission

1. Purpose:  To advance the practice and science of life-sustaining organ transplantation by fostering professional competence, performance, patient survival and quality of life.
   
   
2. Content Areas: Transplantation surgery, medicine and scientific research practices at major medical centers.
   
   
3. Target Audience:  Transplant surgeons, transplant physicians, scientists and other allied health care professionals.
   
   
4. Types of Activities:  Educational activities based on day-to-day practice in transplantation and related immunology.  Formats include directly sponsored live courses, jointly sponsored courses, and internet enduring activities.
   
   
5. Expected Results: Improved competence, skills and overall advancement in treatment modalities and improved patient outcomes, that offer an increasing number of men, women and children a new chance at an even longer and healthier life.

BEST of ASTS Educational Activities: 

ASTS 12^th Annual State of the Arte Winter Symposium

Surgical Fellows Symposium

American Transplant Congress

Leadership Development Program

Co-sponsorship programs – coming soon

Academic Universe – (no credit hours provided; member log in required)

To reach the Academic Universe you must log in to the members' portal using your ASTS issued user name and password.

Unit Learner Objectives

New!  View surgical videos from ASTS members and colleagues
(Member restricted)

New!  View surgical videos from the Atlas of Organ Transplantation
(Member Restricted)

View lectures

The Society sponsors an Annual Winter Symposium.   Webcasts and/or slide shows of recent symposia are available and CME credit can be obtained. 

Click here for previous Winter Symposia