CME/CPD Accreditation

 

Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
This program is approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the MOC Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. A maximum of 26.75 MOC Section 1 hours has been approved.

American Medical Association (AMA)
Through an agreement between the RCPSC and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.

Credit Breakdown

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.  

Day	Maximum Credits
1 September 2026 Pre-Congress Courses: (only one can be selected by participants)
Robotics in Action	6.25
Metabolic Bariatric Endoscopy	6.5
Revisional Metabolic Bariatric Surgery	6.5
From Weight Loss to Health Gain	6.5
2 September 2026	6.5
3 September 2026	6.5
4 September 2026	7.25
Total Credits:	26.75

Learning Objectives   

As a result of this educational activity, delegates will be able to:

• Evaluate and integrate current evidence-based surgical, endoscopic, pharmacological, and multidisciplinary approaches for the management of obesity and obesity-related diseases into clinical practice.
• Apply patient-centered and integrated care strategies to optimize long-term health outcomes, quality of life, and chronic disease management for individuals living with obesity.
• Assess the indications, benefits, risks, and limitations of emerging technologies and innovative interventions, including robotic surgery, endoscopic therapies, artificial intelligence, and obesity management medications, in the treatment of metabolic disease.
• Identify and manage perioperative challenges, complications, recurrent weight gain, and obesity-associated comorbidities using evidence-based and multidisciplinary approaches.
• Interpret and critically appraise current clinical research, guidelines, and outcome measures in metabolic bariatric surgery and obesity care to support informed clinical decision-making and continuous improvement in patient management.

View the list of  SESSION-SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES.

The learning objectives for XXIX IFSO World Congress 2026 are designed to enhance knowledge, improve clinical practice, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of metabolic healthcare. The congress will equip participants with cutting-edge insights, evidence-based strategies, and practical tools to advance the effective resolution of obesity associated diseases worldwide.

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.