Meeting on a regular basis throughout the year, the Library and CME Advisory Committee reviews upcoming program applications, as well as, the overall functions of the CME office. The Library and CME Advisory Committee is guided by its Chairman, Timothy Doran, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, and coordinated by Laurie Wagerman.

Committee Members:

• Timothy Doran, MD, Chairman
• Laurie Wagerman, Coordinator
• Barton Cockey, MD
• Howard Hauptman, MD
• Andrew London, MD
• Eugene Obah, MD
• John Saunders, Jr., MD
• Beth Schwartz, MD
• Deborah Thomas, MLS
• John Thompson, MD
• C.P. Wilkinson, MD

I mailed in my registration form but have not received a confirmation or a receipt yet. Am I registered?
We do not send written confirmations. To confirm your registration has been received, call 443-849-3670.

Is lunch included?
Please refer to the course brochure for specific details.

I need to cancel my registration. What should I do?
If you must cancel, notify the CME Office by phone, 443-849-3670 no later than 5 business days prior to the activity. No refunds will be made within 5 days of program. Registration substitutions are permitted at anytime. GBMC reserves the right to cancel and activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, GBMC will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses.

Is this program approved for credit for nurses, social workers, etc?
Please refer to the course brochure for specific details as to what types of credit are available. Regularly scheduled conferences such as Grand Rounds, Tumor Boards, etc are only approved for credit for physicians.

I need a copy of my CME transcript. How do I get one?
You can request a copy of your CME transcript at any time by emailing Laurie Wagerman or calling 443-849-3670. When requesting a transcript, please give your name, and the dates you would like your transcript to cover. Also include your phone number and either a fax number; email or mailing address.
* Note: Transcripts are only available for GBMC physicians.

I attended a CME program at GBMC but did not get a certificate of attendance. How do I get one?
You can request a certificate to be sent to you by contacting the CME Office at lwagerma@gbmc.org or 443-849-3670. Please give your name, program attended, date attended, phone number and either your fax number, email address or mailing address.

The CME Office will be happy to work with you in the planning of your CME activity. It is recommended that the planning of an activity begin at least three months prior to the program. Applications completed less than one month prior to the meeting date can not be assured accreditation.

If you are a member of the GBMC medical staff and are interested in planning a new CME activity, please download and complete the CME Application Form. Then follow the steps below.

1. Obtain signatures on application of Program Director and Department Chairman.
2. Have all members of the planning committee complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.
3. Submit application and signed disclosure forms to CME Office prior to any marketing of activity.
4. Work with CME office to develop marketing materials or have all marketing materials approved by the CME office.
5. When approved for Category 1, work with the CME Coordinator to make sure activity complies with seven essentials of CME and the ACCME Guidelines for Commercial Support.

CME Attendance Reports
Credit reports are mailed to GBMC physicians in February or March of each year. This report contains a listing of attendance at all Category 1 programs sponsored by GBMC that have submitted a sign-in sheet. When attending a program at GBMC, please sign-in legibly and indicate your GBMC ID Code.

GBMC Physicians:
If you would like to receive a copy of your CME Attendance Report please contact the CME Office at 443-849-3670 or email lwagerma@gbmc.org. When requesting a report please give your name and the dates you would like the report to cover. Also include your phone number and either fax number or mailing address.

Program Attendees:
If you attended a GBMC CME Program and would like to request a copy of the certificate to be mailed or faxed to you, please contact the CME Office at 443-849-3670 or email lwagerma@gbmc.org. Please give your name, program attended, phone number and either your fax number or mailing address. Please indicate what discipline you are requesting a certificate for (CME, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, Family Practice, ASRT, etc.).