Program Evaluation and Request for Credit
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Program Evaluation and CME Requests are Online ONLY!
Quick Answers to Common Program Evaluation and CME Request Questions
Keeping up with the latest information about continuing medical education (CME) credits, as well as with CME tools and terminology can be difficult. Compiled below are common attendee questions:
- Credit breakdown
- Submission of program evaluations
- Obtaining certificates
For technical questions during the online evaluation submission process, email evaluation@asco.org.
For questions about CME certificates and Certificates of Participation please email cme@asco.org.
For questions click here (see below)
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The online evaluation is quick and easy to use!
To access the 2011 Annual Meeting evaluation, please follow the following steps:
1. Visit chicago2011.asco.org/attendee and click the Meeting Evaluation/CME Request link located on the left side of the page under the "At the Meeting" section. Participants can access the site from an Internet-enabled computer or mobile phone browser.
2. Login using your ASCO.org username and password or your Meeting badge number.
3. Complete the evaluation. Note that you can save your work and come back at any time.
4. Click ‘Evaluate’ to submit your evaluation
5. CME Certificates or Certificates of Participation are available immediately after evaluation submission
Please submit your evaluation by Friday July 8, 2011. Submissions received after the deadline will not be processed.
Categories on the ‘Main Page’ (Roman Numerals will not appear on the page)
I. Questions Related to evaluation submission
II. Questions Related to CME Requests and Certificates of Participation
III. Questions Related to Program Evaluation
IV. Questions after the meeting (after June 7th)
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I. Questions related to evaluation submission
Q: What do I need to complete the Program Evaluation and CME Request?
Users will need their ASCO.org username and password, or badge number.
Q: How do I find my badge number?
This number is listed on the bottom right corner of your attendee badge. Participants will also receive an email on the last day of the meeting with their badge number. Be sure to keep this information handy to access the evaluation.
Q: I have entered my badge ID and received an error message indicating that my record cannot be found. How should I proceed?
Please email ascoregistration@jspargo.com or call 888-788-1522 for further assistance regarding your badge ID. Once you have acquired this information, please go to chicago2011.asco.org/attendee to access the evaluation and login.
Q: How do I retrieve my ASCO.org username and/or password?
You can retrieve your username and/or password by selecting the "Password" option from the "Forgot your username and password" link on the ASCO.org home page. For other ASCO.org related log in questions, please contact membermail@asco.org or call 888-282-2552.
Q: How do I access the evaluation for Program Evaluation and CME Requests?
The link is available at the top of this page, and you can also ACCESS IT HERE.
Q: Can I access the evaluation through my mobile phone?
Yes, you may access and complete the evaluation through your mobile phone browser. To access the evaluation, please go to the link that is available at the top of this page or chicago2011.asco.org/attendee. Please note that the evaluation functionality may be limited by your phone’s browser—there is no separate application for this evaluation.
Q: How will I receive my CME certificate or my Certificate of Participation?
Users will be directed to the Registrar’s Office on ASCO University immediately after submitting their evaluation, where they will be able to download their CME Certificate or Certificate of Participation. Users will be able to access their certificates at any time using their ASCO.org login at university.asco.org/registrar.
Q: What is the Registrar’s Office?
The Registrar’s Office provides one convenient site to store and print CME Certificates, as well as Certificates of Participation or Attendance. The Registrar’s Office can be found on ASCO University at http://university.asco.org/registrar.
Q: What is ASCO University?
ASCO University is an eLearning platform that hosts the Registrar’s Office in addition to many learning modules and educational resources. To visit ASCO University, go to http://university.asco.org.
Q: The evaluation system is running slow and I need help onsite? What should I do?
Please check your internet connectivity. For technical support onsite, please see the Program Evaluation desk in the Grand Concourse Lobby at McCormick Place.
Q: I am in the online evaluation and my screen froze and/or I lost internet connectivity. What should I do?
Be assured that your data is automatically saved as you enter it into the evaluation form, so you’ll be able to pick up right where you left off. In order to update your evaluation/CME request, log in and complete the evaluation for the remaining sessions that you attended. By clicking ‘Evaluate’, you will have access to complete the remaining sessions.
Q: I entered the wrong amount of CME credits for my evaluation. How do I update my evaluation with the appropriate amount of CME credits?
Be assured that your data is automatically saved as you enter it into the evaluation form, so you’ll be able to pick up right where you left off. In order to update your evaluation/CME request, login and complete the evaluation for the remaining sessions that you attended. By clicking ‘Evaluate’, you will have access to complete the remaining sessions.
Q: Can I fill out the evaluation as I go through the meeting?
Yes, you may fill out the evaluation by individual session. Simply evaluate the session that you just attended. Once you have done so, please select “Save Credits” and then logout of the system. You may log in again at any point to finish evaluating any of the other sessions.
Q: How can I keep track of my comments and evaluation ratings?
The evaluation rating scale for sessions and speakers is 1 to 5 (1 = Strongly Disagree and 5 = Strongly Agree). Use the margins of the Program/Proceedings to make note of your scores and comments for each session throughout the Meeting, and then enter your feedback online at: http://chicago2011.asco.org/.
Q: I am unable to access the evaluation due to membership expiration.
Please see benefits.asco.org for a comprehensive list of your member benefits. To renew your membership later, select ‘Please continue my session’ to proceed with the evaluation.
Q: I am in the online evaluation system and need help. What should I do?
Click on the ‘Help’ icon located at the top right corner in the online evaluation for access to Frequently Asked Questions and evaluation tutorial. If you have further questions, see below for ways to get live assistance or contact evaluation@asco.org.
Onsite:
Staff will be available to assist you with questions during the following dates/times:
- Saturday, June 4 from 7AM – 6PM CST at the Meeting Evaluation Help Desk in the Grand Concourse Lobby
- Sunday, June 5 from 7AM – 6PM CST at the Meeting Evaluation Help Desk in the Grand Concourse Lobby
- Monday, June 6 from 7AM – 6PM CST at the Meeting Evaluation Help Desk in the Grand Concourse Lobby
- Tuesday, June 7 from 7AM – 1PM CST at the Meeting Evaluation Help Desk in the Grand Concourse Lobby
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II. Questions Related to CME Requests , Certificates of Participation and Certificates of Attendance
Q: What is the deadline for submitting an evaluation or request for credit for the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting?
Evaluations and CME credit requests for the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting must be received by Friday, July 8, 2011.
Q: When will I receive my CME certificate of my Certificate of Participation?
Certificates will be immediately available—users will be redirected to the Registrar’s Office on ASCO University to download their certificate after submitting their evaluation. Access to certificates will be available at any time by using your ASCO.org login at university.asco.org/registrar.
Q: Who can receive CME credit for attending the 2011 Annual Meeting?
Physicians (MDs and DOs) may receive CME credit by submitting an evaluation.
Q: Can other attendees request a Certificate of Participation?
Yes, non-physicians may request a Certificate of Participation, which may enable non-physicians to apply their Symposium participation hours toward relicensure. Among the organizations that endorse the use of ACCME-accredited activities toward recertification are:
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• California Board of Nursing
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
Q: What is a Certificate of Attendance?
Certificates of Attendance are for attendees who need immediate documentation to confirm their attendance at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Please note that this certificate does not award any AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Certificates of Attendance can be accessed at http://www.asco.org/attcert.
Q: How do I calculate the number of credits I can receive?
The American Society of Clinical Oncology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate activity.
• Physicians: 1 hour of participation = 1 credit
• Round credits to quarter credit hours
• See Annual Meeting Program for details on CME credit available for each session.
Q: Can I claim partial credit for attending this meeting?
Yes, attendees may claim partial credit.
Q: Other questions?
For questions about CME certificate, Certificates of Participation and/or Certificates of Attendance please email cme@asco.org.
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III. Questions Related to Program Evaluation
We value your feedback! Please contact evaluation@asco.org
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IV. Questions after the Annual Meeting – After June 7th
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