CME Anywhere FAQ

What is CME Anywhere?

CME Anywhere allows you to attend incredible CME courses in your choice of destination.  Most often, the course will be a pre-recorded broadcast at defined times on your agenda and occasionally is is a live stream from one of our in person conferences. Your CME certificate will reflect the course, dates and chosen location. We like to think of it as you go on vacation and bring us along...

How does CME Anywhere work?

  • Choose your course - Outpatient or Hospital Medicine Update
  • Choose your location
  • If we don't already have your preference available on our website, contact us at info@cmevacations.com and we will try to accommodate

How does CME Anywhere qualify as a “Live CME activity”?

To qualify as a “live activity” the course presentations must take place at defined times and provide the ability to interact with the instructor and other students.  We schedule the courses at defined convenient times and provide a chat box for students to interact.  The instructor(s) will respond by email or in some cases an additional video to any questions that are presented by the students.

In the AMA_ACCME-Glossary definitions:

Internet live activity A live course available via the Internet at a certain time on a certain date and is only available in real-time, just as if it were a course held in an auditorium. Example: webinar or webcast. 

How do I know if my organization will reimburse for a CME Anywhere Event?

We recommend that you check with your employer's policies prior to purchasing a CME Anywhere event. A CME Anywhere event is broadcast at defined times on the agenda. You will receive a certificate with the location and dates of your participation. We can also provide a brochure with details of the event - please ask. Most employers will accept this documentation. However, if your employer will only reimburse for In-Person events in a classroom setting, then we recommend our In Person conferences instead.

What's the difference between a CME Anywhere Winter Event and Ski Event?

The difference between a CME Anywhere Winter Event and Ski Event is the timing of the presentations. The Winter Event has the standard timing of 7:30 - 11:30 am whereas the Ski Event is tailored to maximize ski time and instead runs 7:30 - 9:30 am and 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Can you provide a sample of a CME Anywhere certificate?

Sample CME Anywhere Certificate. Sample In Person Conference Certificate. Please note that both certificates have "live activity" on them and include the city destination. The Destination CME Certificate will list the entire week and the In Person Conference Certificate lists the specific days of the conference.

Can I get a brochure for a CME Anywhere event in my chosen location with my desired dates?

Yes, we understand that in many cases a brochure can be helpful. As such, we can provide a brochure with your desired dates and location (city). Here is a sample brochure. If you need a recommended accommodation included, please let us know.

Can the CME Anywhere training be done from anywhere? 

Yes, all that you require is internet access. 

What is the latest date to register for a CME Anywhere event?

To allow us to make appropriate arrangements, you must register for the course at least three days prior to the start date.

Are there any other dates that I could do a CME Anywhere event other than what is on the website?

Yes, just contact us at info@cmevacations.com to let us know your preferred dates and we will try to work with you. We keep our courses to 16 hours and four days but otherwise we can be flexible. This also allows us to schedule several students at the same time which allows student interaction online.

Are there any other locations for a CME Anywhere event other than what is on the website?

Yes, just contact us at info@cmevacations.com to let us know your preferred location.

Can I go on a cruise for a CME Anywhere event?

Yes, you can do a cruise as a CME Anywhere event. We have selected at least one cruise a month as a designated event. On our designated cruises we will provide $100 credit for your internet purchases and we also have negotiated discounted rates. The cruises must be purchased through our partner CME Custom Travel. If you desire a different cruise than one we have listed, just contact CME Custom Travel and they can coordinate with us.

What steps would I go through to set up a CME Anywhere event if the dates/location are not listed on your website?

Please contact us at info@cmevacations.com and let us know your preferences which we will try to accommodate. Please provide the following information: Course desired - Outpatient or Hospital, Dates desired, and Location.

How do I choose a location/hotel for a CME Anywhere event?

You are welcome to choose any location and hotel – we don’t limit your options.  However, if you are looking for suggestions – we recommend attending one of our LIVE conferences.    We purposely chose fabulous locations for our LIVE conferences and have great negotiated rates with the hotels.

Do you have any deals with hotels at the locations listed?

At this time we have negotiated hotel rates with the hotels we use for our LIVE
conferences and a few resorts for our CME Anywhere events (Waikiki, Belize, and Alaska).  Any negotiated rates are detailed in our conference listing.

Do I need to provide proof of hotel & travel arrangements?

We do not audit your travel arrangements.  It is up to you to keep receipts for reimbursement and/or IRS auditing purposes. 

Can you please clarify for me- do I need to sign on to the lived stream event from my hotel room at the "live times" in order to receive credit and a certificate? Or can it be watched at different times/days?

The courses will be live streamed or broadcast at the defined times.  Additionally, we provide the recordings which you can watch at a later time if you miss the defined times. 

How do I get my certificate?

On the last day of the course, you will receive a link for the evaluation.  Once you complete the evaluation, your certificate will be emailed to you.  If you desire ABIM or AAFP credit, you will also be required to complete a short quiz. 

How many credit hours do I receive for a CME Anywhere event?

The CME Anywhere event provides up to 16 Credit Hours. Additionally, we include the online version which can provide an additional 16 credit hours for a total of up to 32 credit hours.