Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program

CAGS is a Royal College-accredited CPD provider and, as such, is responsible for reviewing programs that have been developed or co-developed by physician organizations for credits under Section 1 (group learning) or Section 3 (self-assessment programs or simulation based assessment programs) of the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.

The Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program is the Royal College’s continuing professional development program for Fellows and health care professionals.


Please use the tabs below to learn more about accrediting a CPD activity.

Group learning activities held in Canada — such as conferences, workshops and seminars.

Step 1

Complete the checklist to determine if the organization planning the activity qualifies as a Physician Organization.

Step 2

If the organization is considered a physician organization:

  • Download the application form and Royal College Standards below

If the organization is NOT a physician organization:

Step 3

Complete the application form and submit to us at cags@cags-accg.ca.

Important Notes:

  • Please allow 6 weeks for processing.  Applications received less than 4 weeks in advance of the start of the educational activity will be subject to a rush fee, and will only be accepted based on availability of our accreditation team to complete the review.  Applications will not be accepted 2 weeks or less in advance.
  • Accreditation statements, or statements referencing pending accreditation, cannot be used in any marketing materials prior to application review/approval by CAGS.

Application Fees

Please see the Fee Schedule tab.

Additional Resources

Royal College Accreditation Toolkit – Each topic in the toolkit includes explanations, practical examples and other resources to assist interested physician organizations in developing an accredited activity.

– From the Toolkit:

Self-assessment programs are tools that enable physicians to assess aspects of their knowledge or practice and to identify opportunities to enhance their competence through further learning activities.

Step 1

Complete the checklist to determine if the organization planning the activity qualifies as a Physician Organization.

Step 2

If the organization is considered a physician organization:

  • Download the application form and Royal College Standards below

If the organization is NOT a physician organization:

Step 3

Complete the application form and submit to us at cags@cags-accg.ca.  Upon receipt of your application, an invoice for the application fee will be sent to you.

Important Notes:

  • Please allow 6 weeks for processing.  Applications received less than 4 weeks in advance of the start of the educational activity will be subject to a rush fee. Applications will not be accepted 2 weeks or less in advance.
  • Accreditation statements, or statements referencing pending accreditation, cannot be used in any marketing materials prior to application review/approval by CAGS.

Application Fees

Please see the Fee Schedule tab.

Additional Resources

Royal College Accreditation Toolkit – Each topic in the toolkit includes explanations, practical examples and other resources to assist interested physician organizations in developing an accredited activity.

– From the Toolkit:

Simulation approximates real-life situations, allowing participants to demonstrate (and receive feedback on) their application of knowledge (scientific and tacit), clinical reasoning, communication and problem-solving, as well as their ability to collaborate and work effectively in a health care team.

Step 1

Complete the checklist to determine if the organization planning the activity qualifies as a Physician Organization.

Step 2

If the organization is considered a physician organization:

  • Download the application form and Royal College Standards below

If the organization is NOT a physician organization:

Step 3

Complete the application form and submit to us at cags@cags-accg.ca.  Upon receipt of your application, an invoice for the application fee will be sent to you.

Important Notes:

  • Please allow 6 weeks for processing.  Applications received less than 4 weeks in advance of the start of the educational activity will be subject to a rush fee. Applications will not be accepted 2 weeks or less in advance.
  • Accreditation statements, or statements referencing pending accreditation, cannot be used in any marketing materials prior to application review/approval by CAGS.

Application Fees

Please see the Fee Schedule tab.

Additional Resources

Royal College Accreditation Toolkit – Each topic in the toolkit includes explanations, practical examples and other resources to assist interested physician organizations in developing an accredited activity.

– From the Toolkit:

Physician Organization

Application Fee**

Accreditation Fee

Total Fee

Section 1 Webinar *

$200

$300

$500

Section 1 Program (up to 1 day) †/ Series of related Webinars *

$200

$700

$900

Section 1 Conference (1 day+) *

$200

$1,000

$1,200

Section 3 Program / Webinar Series / Conference *

$200

$1,000

$1,200

Important Notes:
All prices are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

† Activities considered as Section 1 Programs are those that cover a single topic over multiple hours (example: course, retreat, symposium)

*Due to the additional complexities of ensuring independence and alignment with the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities, all educational activities supported by industry sponsorship shall incur an additional fee of $500.

*A rush fee of $300 will apply to applications received less than 4 weeks in advance of the start of the educational activity.  Rush applications will accepted based on availability of our accreditation team to complete the review. Applications will not be accepted 2 weeks or less in advance.

**The application fee is non-refundable and payable on receipt of the completed application.

Non-Physician Organization Co-Development

Application Fee**

Accreditation Fee

Total Fee

Section 1 or 3 Webinar

$200

$1,800

$2,000

Section 1 or 3 Program / Webinar Series / Conference
Those longer than one day, add $7,500 per day.

$1,500

$7,500

$9,000

Important Notes:
All prices are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

**The application fee is non-refundable and payable on receipt of the completed application.