About the Rule
The Policy
Providers accredited within the ACCME System (providers directly accredited by the ACCME and those accredited by ACCME Recognized Accreditors) are welcome to use the ACCME Accredited mark for educational and identification purposes, and in announcements related to their attainment of ACCME accreditation. While the mark may be resized, the original aspect ratio should be maintained (it should not be stretched or condensed in a way that causes it to become distorted). Except for resizing, no other changes can be made.
Download the ACCME Accredited Provider Mark.
ACCME-accredited and state-accredited providers that have achieved Accreditation with Commendation may also use the ACCME Accredited with Commendation mark for educational and identification purposes and in announcements related to their attainment of Accreditation with Commendation.
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ACCME Note
The ACCME encourages CME providers to celebrate their success in achieving accreditation and communicate the value of their accreditation and accreditation-related accomplishments by informing their community, stakeholders, and the public through press releases, announcements, advertisements, brochures, and other online and print materials.
Providers in the ACCME System are welcome to use the following language in a news release or other public announcement of their success in obtaining either initial or continued accreditation.
“The [provider name] has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) [or insert name of Recognized Accreditor] and awarded [accreditation status] for [number] years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that [Provider name] delivers education that is relevant to clinicians’ needs, evidence-based, evaluated for its effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence.
“The ACCME System employs a rigorous process for evaluating institutions’ CME programs according to standards that reflect the values of the educator community and aim to accelerate learning, inspire change, and champion improvement in healthcare. Through participation in accredited CME, clinicians and teams drive improvement in their practice and optimize the care, health, and wellness of their patients.”
