Accreditation Process
The ACCME’s accreditation process is an opportunity for organizations to demonstrate that its practice of CME is in compliance with the ACCME’s accreditation requirements.
Become Accredited
Our Accreditation team will work with you to determine your eligibility and help move you through the accreditation process.
Our Accreditation team will work with you to determine your eligibility and help move you through the accreditation process.
Your organization must meet certain criteria before being considered for ACCME accreditation.
The purpose of the pre-application is to provide your organization with an opportunity to explain its eligibility for ACCME accreditation.
If your organization is deemed eligible through the pre-application review process, you will be invited to continue with the initial accreditation process.
Maintain Accreditation
Now that you're accredited, we expect you to take an active, ongoing role in maintaining compliance with accreditation requirements, fulfilling your responsibilities, and improving CME programs during your accreditation terms.
ACCME makes accreditation decisions three times per year and will initiate the process with your organization to help you successfully achieve reaccreditation.
To be eligible for Accreditation with Commendation, CME providers must demonstrate compliance with core accreditation criteria, in addition to the Menu of Commendation Criteria.
Decision Process
Upon completing the initial, reaccreditation or progress report process, your organization will receive an individualized ACCME decision.
A provider that receives a decision of Probation or Non Accreditation may request reconsideration when it fells that the evidence it presented to the ACCME justifies a different decision.
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ACCME Accreditation Fee Schedule 2026-2027
Explore the upcoming fee schedule.
