Strengthening lifelong learning: Why national urological societies should register CME activities in the EU-ACME database
In the evolving landscape of urological education, national societies play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, locally relevant continuing medical education (CME). As the demand for structured lifelong learning increases - especially with the revalidation of the FEBU title - there is a growing need for national societies to ensure their educational efforts are formally recognised. One of the most effective ways to do this is by registering accredited activities in the EU-ACME database.
The EU-ACME (European Urology – Accredited Continuing Medical Education) programme provides a centralised, transparent system for tracking CME credits across Europe. For urologists, this system is essential for:
- Maintaining professional certification and licensure
- Meeting the new FEBU revalidation requirement of 200 CME credits every five years
- Documenting participation in high-quality educational activities
When national societies register their events in the EU-ACME database, they directly support their members in fulfilling these obligations - while also increasing the visibility and credibility of their programmes.
It’s easier than you think - registering an activity with EU-ACME is a simple, streamlined process:
- Submit basic event details (title, date, location, agenda)
- Provide accreditation information (national or international CME approval)
- Receive a unique EU-ACME event code
- Send the list of participants to the EU-ACME office after the event - This step ensures that attendees are awarded their CME credits automatically
The EU-ACME office offers guidance and support throughout the process, making it accessible even for smaller societies or first-time applicants.
A shared responsibility
By registering events, national societies contribute to a unified European framework for lifelong learning. This collaboration ensures that urologists across Europe have equal access to recognised, high quality education - whether they attend a major international congress or a local workshop.
National urological societies are the backbone of regional CME. By taking the simple step of registering activities in the EU-ACME database and submitting participant lists, they not only support their members’ professional development but also strengthen the collective mission of lifelong learning in urology. The process is easy, the impact is significant—and the time to act is now.