ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND CREDIT DESIGNATION
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)
The 14th Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity – European Chapter , Malaga, Spain 06/05/2026 – 08/05/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 14.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
American Medical Association (AMA)
Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-european-union-medical-specialties-uems
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/standards-and-accreditation/cpd-accreditation/international-agreements-physicians-outside-canada.html
Credit Breakdown
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
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Day |
Maximum Credits |
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06/05/2026 |
1.5 |
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07/05/2026 |
6.5 |
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08/05/2026 |
6.5 |
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Total Credits: |
14.5 |
Pre-Congress Courses
The Pre-Congress Courses have been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.eu
The IFSO EC pre-congress course: Lifespan after MBS: A Multidisciplinary, Patient-Centered Approach, Malaga, Spain 06/05/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 6.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
The IFSO EC pre-congress course: MBS starts orally – bariatric endoscopy, Malaga, Spain 06/05/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 6.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
The IFSO EC pre-congress course: Robariatrics: Enhancing skills and standardization, Malaga, Spain 06/05/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 6.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
The IFSO EC pre-congress course: SECO Workshop, Malaga, Spain 06/05/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 6.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
The IFSO EC pre-congress course: OAGB and SADI-S One-Loop Surgery from Concept to Long-Term Care, Malaga, Spain 06/05/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 6.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate
Please note that after the course, each registered participant will receive an email with further information.
Educational Objectives
After attending the IFSO EC Congress 2026, participants will be able to:
- Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan.
- Evaluate current advancements in metabolic bariatric surgery
- Analyse the integration of new pharmacological treatments
- Develop strategies for managing complications in bariatric surgery
- Compare the efficacy of different obesity treatments
- Implement a multidisciplinary approach to obesity care
- Evaluate strategies for reducing obesity-related stigma
Target Audience
The principal intended recipients of the 14th IFSO-EC Congress are fully qualified medical specialist doctors, specifically those specializing in metabolic bariatric surgery, obesity medicine, and related fields. The target audience includes experienced bariatric surgeons, obesity specialists, and healthcare professionals involved in the multidisciplinary management of severe obesity, including specialists in surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and pharmacology. The congress is designed for senior-level professionals, including consultants and specialists with expertise in advanced obesity treatments, surgical interventions, and medical management strategies.
To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate
The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit–claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.
Before 8 June 2026:
- Access the online system via the following link
- Complete the anonymous online evaluation
- Enter your username (conference registration email) and password (Registration ID) during the credit-claiming process
- Complete the credit claim form and submit
- The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download and retained for your records.
- Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended. Mobile devices are not supported.
- Kindly note that the IFSO-EC 2026 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the meeting. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate.
Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest
In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest are resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.
- Disclosure information will be available here at least one week prior to the event.
Industry Support Disclosure
This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.
Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD
Kenes Group is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by:
Championing best practice in CME/CPD
Maintaining and improving standards
Mentoring and educating
Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders
Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.