FAQ Answers
Does payment have to accompany my registration?
In order for the Office of Continuing Education (OCE) to process your registration promptly, payment must be included with your registration.
Can I register online?
At this time we are not taking registrations on-line. You may print out any registration form and either fax (with credit card payment) to 336-713-7701 or mail (see mailing address on the registration form) it to our office.
I received a postcard. Will I automatically receive the brochure?
For many of the activities we provide, we mail "save the date" postcards. These postcards are generally sent to the same individuals who will receive the brochure. You may call us at 336-713-7755, and we will send you the brochure as soon as it becomes available.
Does the OCE take registrations by telephone?
Our office does not take registrations by telephone due to high caller volume. Please fully complete the registration form and either fax or mail it to our office. If you feel uncomfortable faxing your credit card number, you may call our office with that information and then immediately fax the registration form. We will complete the form with your credit card number and forward it to the appropriate registrar for processing.
What if I register and need to cancel my registration at the last minute?
On the brochures for all of our activities, we provide a cancellation deadline. The only time that we make exceptions is when there is an emergency. We do understand that situations arise at the last moment; however, if a notice is not received in time, our office still has to pay for course materials, meals and other items related to the event.
May I register "at the door?"
For the majority of our conferences, you may register and pay on-site the morning of the CME activity. However, there are some activities that require pre-registration. We do prefer that you pre-register. This enables us to have enough learning materials, food items, your certificate and nametag prepared before your arrival). Please call (336-713-7755) or email our office to confirm that you may register on-site.
How do I get on your mailing list?
Our goal is to provide you the information you want without overloading you with brochures. Please call us at 336-713-7755 for any brochures.
How much CME do I have to have?
The Office of CME can provide a transcript of all category 1 CME hours earned through Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
To whom do I report my CME hours?
CME requirements vary by specialty and from state to state. Contact your state license board and/or specialty society for details.
North Carolina CME Requirements.
Do I have to provide my Social Security number on the registration form?
The first reason is the provision of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. This provision requires educational institutions to provide the IRS with information on any students taking continuing education training. The minimum information required is full name, social security number, and mailing address. The law does not apply to non-university programs (such as those that might be accredited by non-medical school sponsors).
Also, your social security number will be used in our database as your identification number. Our database has a number of individuals with the same or very similar name. The social security number helps us avoid duplication. Alternatively, you can provide us with your AMA #.
Who keeps up with how much CME I have?
You are primarily responsible for recording and maintaining your CME credit hours. The OCE maintains a record of attendance for WFUSM-sponsored activities for six years.
I lost my certificate of attendance for a meeting I attended in the past. What do I do?
Please call (336-713-7755), fax (336-713-7701), or email our office. Please be sure to include the title, location, and date of the activity you attended. Also, please include your full name, social security number, daytime telephone number, and current mailing address.
I have misplaced my certificates for all of the CME activities I have attended at WFU School of Medicine. What do I do?
We can print a transcript of all of the CME activities you have attended. The transcript will list the title, date, location and number of credit hours for each activity that you have attended for the past six years. Please call (336-713-7755), fax (336-713-7701), or email us. Please be sure to include your full name, social security number, daytime telephone number, and current mailing address.
On the certificate I received, there is a blank space for the number of hours I attended. What do I put there and what do I do with the certificate after the activity?
The system we use for recording credit hours is an "honor-based system." If you attended the entire CME activity, fill in the blank with the same number of hours for which the activity has been approved. If you could not attend the entire activity, count the hours that you did attend, subtracting breaks and lunches and place that total in the blank.
If you have questions about counting hours, please call us
at 336-713-7755.
Keep your certificate in a file for CME. If you are ever audited by your Medical Board, you will have this certificate as proof of attendance.
How do I, as a physician, coordinate a CME activity?
If you are interested in coordinating a CME activity, please call (336-713-7756) or email our office to contact a program coordinator.
I am putting together a conference that is not going to provide CME credit; but, I need help organizing it. Can you help me?
Our office provides meeting support. Please call (336-713-7756) or email our office to contact a program coordinator.
My company is interested in supporting and/or exhibiting at a CME event. What do I do?
Please contact our office by phone (336-713-7756) or email.