Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
Track your professional growth and maintain your medical license through GSK’s accredited CPD program, aligned with national requirements.
Understanding CPD Points
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points measure ongoing education and professional growth. For gastroenterologists in Kenya, maintaining current CPD points is essential for license renewal and ensuring up-to-date clinical practice.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) requires all practicing doctors to accumulate a minimum of 50 CPD points annually.
Eligible CPD Activities
Scientific Meetings & Conferences
Attendance and participation in GSK-accredited conferences, symposiums, and scientific meetings.
- Annual GSK Conference (20 points)
- Regional Gastroenterology Workshops (10 points)
- International Conferences (15–20 points)
Publications & Research
Contributing to scientific knowledge through research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- First Author Publication (15 points)
- Co-author Publication (10 points)
- Case Study Publication (8 points)
Teaching & Presentations
Sharing knowledge through teaching activities and presentations at medical institutions.
- Guest Lecturer (10 points)
- Workshop Facilitator (8 points)
- Clinical Teaching (5 points per session)
Online Learning
Completion of accredited online courses and e-learning modules.
- GSK E-learning Modules (2 points each)
- Webinar Participation (3 points)
- Online Case Reviews (1 point each)
Why CPD Points Matter
Professional Growth
Stay current with the latest medical advancements and best practices in gastroenterology.
License Renewal
Meet regulatory requirements for maintaining your medical practice license in Kenya.
Quality Care
Ensure the highest standard of care through continuous learning and skills development.
How to Track Your CPD Points
GSK members can track their CPD points via the online dashboard. Points are auto-updated for GSK-accredited events and can be manually added for external activities after verification.
Notes & Quick FAQs
What documentation is accepted?
Certificates of attendance, conference badges, published article DOIs, teaching letters, webinar confirmations, and verifiable online course completions.
How are external activities verified?
Upload evidence in the dashboard. The CPD team reviews and approves within standard timelines. You will be notified on the outcome or if more information is required.