Apply for Accreditation
To apply for CME accreditation, a completed application and supporting documentation are required. Reviews take one month or more to be performed. When possible, applications should be submitted to the CME office at least six months prior to the activity date. Applications must be submitted electronically. You will be contacted if additional information or clarification is needed.
CME office staff is available to assist with questions about the application and to provide supporting materials, upon request.
The activity director is responsible for:
- Implementation of the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education in the planning and delivery of the CME activity.
- Ensuring that course faculty are competent and knowledgeable on the subject matter and communicating the activity objectives and target audience to the faculty;
- Payment of all applicable fees in a timely manner.
Application Checklist:
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Completed application submitted by the Activity Director.
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Disclosure forms for Activity Director(s), Planning Committee Member(s), Author(s), Reviewer(s), etc.
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Program agenda with participating faculty members, including academic and hospital affiliations.
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Copies of sources used to identify the professional practice gaps underlying the need for the activity.
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Estimated budget for the activity/series.
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Copies of all outcomes measurement tools, e.g. Evaluation forms, pre/post-tests, Audience Response System questions, follow-up surveys, etc.
Note: The CME office will provide templates for disclosure, peer review, and evaluation of your activity. We strongly suggest the use of these templates.