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This step can be completed at any time, as far in advance as possible, before the planning of your activity begins. You will receive an e-mail from [CPDA@facs.org](CPDA@facs.org) after a review of your submission, detailing the next steps.  \n􀂅 Planning Disclosure Forms must be completed (signed and dated) by all individuals involved in the planning of your educational activity before the planning process begins (referred to as the “Planning Committee” throughout the rest of the Checklist) . Note: The Disclosure Form template is linked at the bottom of the CME Activity Form in the Platform.  \n􀂅 Document the planning process (minutes/narrative) that illustrates how and when scientific content was developed, topics and speakers were selected, etc.  \n􀂅 Submit any preliminary mailings, call for abstracts, exhibitor letters/ prospectus in the Platform for approval prior to distribution.  \n90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY (CME APPLICATION STEP IN CME PROCESS PLATFORM)  \n􀂅 Submit the following via the CME Process Platform:  \n¡ CME Credit Application  \n¡ Planning documentation (minutes, narrative)  \n¡ Disclosure Forms signed by the Planning Committee  \n¡ Post-test (Optional: only if applying for Self-Assessment Credit)  \nNote: Once the Application has been reviewed, you will receive feedback via e-mail [from](from CPDA@facs.org)[ ](from CPDA@facs.org)[CPDA@facs.org](from CPDA@facs.org)[ ](from CPDA@facs.org)[about required edits to approve the activity for CME credit. After all edits are complete](about required edits to approve the activity for CME credit. After all edits are complete), you will receive an approval e-mail [from](from CPDA@facs.org)[ ](from CPDA@facs.org)[CPDA@facs.org](from CPDA@facs.org), including the number of credits approved, fee and payment information (if applicable), customized documents for your activity, including required branding, CME/Completion Certificates, and directions for the next steps for the CME process.  \n[facs.org/](facs.org/cmeplatform | CPDA@facs.org)[cmeplatform](facs.org/cmeplatform | CPDA@facs.org)[ |](facs.org/cmeplatform | CPDA@facs.org)[ CPDA@facs.org](facs.org/cmeplatform | CPDA@facs.org)  \nAFTER CME APPROVAL (PRE-ACTIVITY STEP IN THE CME PROCESS PLATFORM)  \n􀂅 Send Disclosure Forms to all faculty (speakers/moderators/presenters/discussants/authors) .  \n􀂅 Review all Disclosure Forms for any noted conflicts of interest (COIs) .  \n􀂅 Designated official (MD/DO) must complete management portion of the Disclosure Form if potential conflicts of interest exist.  \n􀂅 Compile Excel Disclosure Summary, indicating all speakers/moderators/ presenters/discussants/authors names, roles, and disclosures.  \n􀂅 Create program materials (program book, presentation slides, syllabus, article proof, landing page of website, if Internet-based activity) that include all components found in the Program Requirements document that was included in your CME approval e-mail.  \n􀂅 Complete Letters of Agreement (LOAs) if receiving educational grants (monetary or in-kind commercial support) .  \n􀂅 Print evaluation forms or program electronic system to collect evaluation and credit claiming information from learners.  \n􀂅 Through the CME Process Platform, submit the following at least five days prior to your activity for CPDA approval prior to finalizing:  \n¡ Program draft (program book, presentation slides, syllabus, article proof, landing page of website, if Internet-based activity, etc.) that include:  \n􀀍 Objectives  \n􀀍 Accreditation Statement  \n􀀍 AMA Credit Statement (and Self-Assessment, Regulatory Mandated Credit St","cbCaikCrqlcMHakb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikCrqlcMHakb","pdf",155116,"English","# Planning the Activity\n## 90 Days Prior to the Activity\n# After CME Approval\n## After Activity","[{\"question\":\"What must be submitted before planning an educational activity begins?\",\"answer\":\"Submit the CME Activity Form through the CME Process Platform before planning starts, complete signed and dated Planning Disclosure Forms for all planning committee individuals, and document the planning process showing how scientific content, topics, and speakers were selected.\"},{\"question\":\"Which materials are required about 90 days before the activity?\",\"answer\":\"Submit the CME Credit Application, planning documentation (minutes/narrative), Disclosure Forms signed by the Planning Committee, and an optional post-test if applying for Self-Assessment Credit.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key responsibilities after CME approval and after the activity?\",\"answer\":\"After approval, send and review disclosure forms, complete any management portion when conflicts exist, compile an Excel disclosure summary, create required program materials, complete LOAs for educational grants, and prepare evaluation and credit claiming. 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