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What kind of CME activity types can be reported in PARS?
Below is a list of the different CME activity types that can be reported in the PARS System.  You can click on the name of any of these activity types...
How does the ACCME define a regularly scheduled series?
A course is identified as a regularly scheduled series (RSS) when it is planned to have a series with multiple sessions that  occur on an ongoing basis (offered weekly, monthly, or quarterly)...
What is the difference between direct sponsorship and joint sponsorship of CME activities?
A directly sponsored activity is one that is planned, implemented and evaluated by the accredited provider.  Include co-sponsored activities (provided by two accredited providers) in this category if you are...
My organization is working with another ACCME accredited provider in co-sponsorship. Since the other provider's name does not appear in the accreditation statement, how can we acknowledge their involvement in the activity?
The decision regarding how you acknowledge their involvement or what words to use is up to you. See the ACCME's policies regarding the accreditation statement for a copy of the...
Does the ACCME require a post test for an enduring material?
No. The ACCME does not require post-tests for any type of CME activity. In journal CME, some sort of challenge must be presented to the learner that is based on...
If a live activity is turned into an enduring material is that considered two separate activities?
Yes, if educational material from a live activity is turned into an enduring material, the enduring material is considered a separate activity.
If a live activity is turned into an enduring material, do faculty disclosure and acknowledgement of commercial support still need to be made?.
Yes. The new CME activity, must demonstrate compliance with all applicable ACCME accreditation requirements, including faculty disclosure and acknowledgement of any commercial support (SCS 6). For CME activities including those in...
I know I have to include a release date and date of last review on my enduring material, but do I also need to include an expiration date? How long is an enduring material "good for?
No longer than three years. The ACCME policy on enduring materials requires both an original release date and an expiration date. In addition, the ACCME policy requires that you review...
Are there any special policies for Internet CME?
Yes. The ACCME released policies specific to Internet CME in early 2002. Please click here to view these policies.
Can I link to disclosure information from within an Internet CME activity?
No. In August 2007, the ACCME clarified its policy on Internet CME to describe disclosure that was an active as opposed to passive process. The clarification to the policy is...
Are there any special policies regarding jointly sponsored activities?
Yes. See the ACCME's Joint Sponsorship Policies.
Are there any special policies for journal CME?
Yes. See ACCME Policy on Journal CME for more information.
Can I have an advertisement in a journal article that is part of a journal-based CME activity?
No. See ACCME Policy on Journal CME for more information.
What are learning from teaching CME activities?
"Learning from Teaching" is a descriptive label for a type of CME activity. (The identification of activity types by the ACCME serves to allow the ACCME to report data and...
How might I approach planning or facilitating learning from teaching activities for physicians?
ACCME has created a web-based tutorial that models one approach that accredited CME providers could take to facilitate learning from teaching activities that would meet compliance expectations of the ACCME...
What do I need to know about monitoring Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS) for compliance with ACCME criteria?
In 2002, the ACCME adopted special policy for Regularly Scheduled Series in healthcare institutions, in academic medical centers. Regularly Scheduled Series are what people call grand rounds. They’re the education...
How does the ACCME define a course?
A course is a live CME activity where the learner participates in person and which is planned on a one-by-one basis and designated for credit as a single activity.  (Examples:...
How does the ACCME define an internet live course?
An internet live course is an online course available at a certain time on a certain date and is only available in real-time, just as if it were a course...
How does the ACCME define an enduring material activity?
An enduring material is a printed, recorded, or computer-presented CME activity that may be used over time at various locations and which, in itself, constitutes a planned activity. In an...
How does the ACCME define an internet enduring material activity?
An internet enduring material activity is available when the physician participant chooses to complete it.  It is “enduring,” meaning that there is not just one time on one day to participate...
How does the ACCME define a journal-based CME activity?
A journal-based CME activity includes the reading of an article (or adapted formats for special needs), a provider stipulated/learner directed phase (that may include reflection, discussion, or debate about the...
How does the ACCME define a manuscript review activity?
Manuscript review CME is based on a learner’s participation in the pre-publication review process of a manuscript.
How does the ACCME define a test item writing activity?
Test item writing is a CME activity based on a learner’s participation in the pre-publication development and review of any type of test-item (e.g., multiple choice questions, standardized patient cases).  
How do I report Test Item Writing CME in PARS?
Test Item Writing CME activities may consist of either of the following processes:   When questions are written for an ‘item pool’ from which they are later drawn to build a variety...
How does the ACCME define a committee learning activity?
Committee learning is a CME activity that involves a physician learner’s participation in a committee process where the subject of which, if taught/learned in another format would be considered within...

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