Education Mission Statement
The ACOP’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) is designed to meet the objectives and purposes of the College and the needs of the membership.

The objective of the ACOP is “to foster measures and conduct activities to increase the effectiveness of the specialty of pediatrics and pediatric education at all levels.” The ACOP Committee on CME has as its main function the implementation of programs that will improve the quality of health care for children. Through surveys of its members during the year and at the CME Meeting, educational needs are identified. The scope of pediatric topics presented in the CME programs is based on these surveys.

Accreditation and Designation
ACOP sessions comprise a total of 26 Category 1-A Credit Hours as follows:
Saturday, October 25 – 7 credit hours
Sunday, October 26 – 6 credit hours
Monday, October 27 – 7 credit hours
Tuesday, October 28 – 6 credit hours
Please contact ACOP at (804) 565-6333 or email kim@ACOPeds. org with questions regarding this conference.

During OMED 2014, DOs attending OMED from Saturday through Tuesday may earn a total of 26 Category 1-A CME credits. However, it is possible to earn extra credit(s) by attending the AOA Opening Session (1 Category 1-A credit), AOA Breakfast Sessions (up to 4 Category 1-A credits), and Joint session on Wednesday morning (3 Category 1-A credits). Refer to the final OMED 2014 program for a full schedule of sessions.

Americans with Disabilities Act
The American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians has fully complied with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of special accommodations, please contact ACOP headquarters at (804) 565-6333 or via email to kim@ACOPeds.org.