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CME Accreditation Platform

Accreditation for Education

Using a web-based submission system, the ACS works closely with internal and external entities to accredit educational activities for CME Credit. External applications are reviewed through the PartnerCME Joint Providership Program (JPP), for a small fee. Accreditation is provided for a variety of formats including live, virtual and hybrid meetings, Regularly Scheduled Series, manuscript reviews, and more.

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What Qualifies?

The ACS provides accreditation for the following educational formats:

  • Live meetings
  • Live internet courses
  • Internet enduring materials
  • Journals
  • Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS)
  • Manuscript Reviews
  • Other “non-traditional” learning opportunities (social media learning)

CME Process Steps

To receive accreditation through the ACS for your educational activity, log into the Platform and complete the following:

  • CME Activity Form—Submit prior to planning your educational activity
  • CME Application—Due at least 90 days in advance of your activity
  • Pre-Activity Requirements—Due at least 5 days prior to your activity
  • Post-Activity Survey—Distributed to all learners within 2 months of your activity
  • Final Report—Due 4 months after your activity or on a yearly basis, depending on your educational format

Fee Structure

View the current fee structure by activity category or learning format, as well as information on payment terms.

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Get Accredited

To initiate the CME process for an educational activity, please visit the “My Activities” tab on the navigation bar and click the “Start New Application” button.

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The Checklist

View the steps you need to complete every time you submit a new accreditation application.

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Resources

The Continuous Professional Development Accreditation (CPDA) Section regularly updates CME-relevant resources, in order to best assist with the development, planning, and implementation of your educational activities.
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CME Instructional Videos

These instructional videos provide tutorials on features of the CME Platform, as well as each step in the CME process.
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State Regulatory Mandates—What to Consider

Resources for CME applicants on building their documentation and courses.
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CPDA Sound Bites

The CPDA developed the following soundbites to provide answers and guidance on various considerations related to CME and CPD.
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CME Connection Newsletter

The Continuous Professional Development Accreditation (CPDA) Section creates monthly newsletters related to CME and CPD information and updates.

Planning Your CME Activity

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Disclosure Information

Review best practices and frequently asked questions about disclosures for your CME activities.
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Creative CME Activity Formats

These accredited activities can be a supplement to traditional learning formats (i.e. “booster” sessions) or stand-alone educational opportunities.
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Practice Gaps Guidelines for CME Activities

A "practice gap" refers to a problem that exists in practice or an opportunity for improvement in knowledge, skill, and/or practice.
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Virtual Commercial Promotional Opportunities: Tip Sheet

Virtual exhibit halls and other commercial promotion opportunities can provide similar benefits to traditional live meetings.
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Creating Effective Presentations

Use these tools to improve your presentations, whatever their subject matter.
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Commendation Corner

This page will highlight ways to incorporate Commendation Criteria that may be helpful when planning your CME activity.
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Commercial Promotion Guidelines

Commercial promotion is defined as marketing efforts by ACCME-defined ineligible companies that promote products or services of commercial companies.
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Commercial Support Guidelines

These guidelines help ensure that educational activities are held without commercial influence and in full compliance with ACCME Standards.

Preparing Your Application

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Tips for the Application Process

Resources for CME applicants on applying through the ACS CME platform.

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ACS Multiple-Choice Item Writing Guidelines

Resources for CME applicants on building their documentation and courses.
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Virtualizing Your CME Activity: Lessons Learned

Lessons learned that may be helpful when planning virtual educational activities.

If You Have Questions, We Have Answers

Review our FAQ on the CME Platform.