News Release

ACCME Releases New Report to Advance Patient Engagement in CME

Chicago, IL

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) is pleased to release Learning Together: Engaging Patients as Partners in Accredited Continuing Medical Education — Report from the ACCME 2019 Meeting. The report offers educators strategies and tips for… More

FAQ

How do I use PARS to register CME activities for MOC?

Accredited CME providers use PARS to enter and register CME activities that count for MOC. A provider can use PARS to enter in CME activities, and complete a few additional steps in order to register an activity for MOC.

The ACCME has created a step-by-step tutorial which outlines this… More

FAQ

Can I register CME activities related to COVID-19 for MOC?

Yes. Our blog post, "Responding to COVID-19: CME for MOC," includes suggestions and resources to help you provide physicians with current, relevant COVID-19 education that also helps them meet Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. You can also visit our  COVID-19 Educator Resources… More

Publications

Message from the ACCME President and CEO: Engaging Patients in CME

We know that healthcare is increasingly practiced in teams — and that patients need to be recognized and respected as part of the team. But to build meaningful inclusion of patients, we need to focus not only on the care environment, but also on the learning environment. Read more in this… More

ACCME Rules

CME Content and the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award

All CME educational activities developed and presented by a provider accredited by the ACCME system and associated with AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM must be developed and presented in compliance with all ACCME accreditation requirements - in addition to all the requirements of the AMA PRA program… More

Blog entry

Managing CME about Medical Marijuana: Rules, Risks, and Strategies

As medical marijuana becomes more available in communities across the country, patients and their clinicians are increasingly seeking information about its efficacy and potential use in care. Accredited continuing medical education (CME) providers can serve as a… More

Blog entry

Compliance Check: Mitigating Relevant Financial Relationships for CME Planners

Compliance Check is a series of quick tips to help you meet accreditation requirements.

Tip: When it comes to mitigating relevant financial relationships, you may need to use a different approach with your planners than you would with authors and speakers.

CME planners… More