Pre-Application
The purpose of the pre-application is to provide your organization with an opportunity to demonstrate that it meets the ACCME’s Expectations and Eligibility Requirements and that it has mechanisms in place to fulfill the ACCME’s Accreditation Requirements when producing CME activities.
Pre-Application Process
There are five steps to the pre-application process.
| Step 1 | Review the requirements and processes.The first step in becoming accredited is for your organization to gain a thorough understanding of the accreditation requirements and processes. The ACCME offers a range of resources to support accreditation applicants, and recommends that you take the following steps:
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| Step 2 | Submit the Request for an ACCME Pre-Application.Once an organization has reviewed the requirements and processes, and believes it is eligible to apply, the next step is to initiate the pre-application process. This begins with the completion of the online Request for an ACCME Pre-Application form. Upon submission, an email will be sent to you confirming that the request has been received. (Note: Save this message for future reference when completing the pre-application.) The ACCME will reply within five business days regarding the status of your request. A Pre-Application for ACCME Accreditation will be made available to organizations permitted to proceed with the pre-application process. |
| Step 3 | Complete and submit the Pre-Application for ACCME Accreditation |
| Step 4 | Pay the pre-application fee.Once you have completed and submitted the Pre-Application for ACCME Accreditation and paid the pre-application fee, the ACCME reviews the pre-application materials to determine your organization's eligibility and to verify that your organization has mechanisms in place to meet ACCME requirements. However, the ACCME does not review the materials to determine if your organization has complied with ACCME accreditation requirements. The ACCME determines compliance based on three data sources: the self-study report, performance-in-practice review, and accreditation interview. Therefore, if the ACCME approves your pre-application, it is not a guarantee that your organization will receive Provisional Accreditation. |
| Step 5 | Begin the process for achieving Provisional Accreditation.The ACCME will notify your organization of the pre-application review outcome and whether or not you are eligible to continue with the process for achieving Provisional Accreditation. The ACCME sends this notification in writing, usually within four weeks of receipt of a pre-application. |
Completed Step One?
Once an organization has reviewed the requirements and processes, and believes it is eligible to apply, the next step is to initiate the pre-application process.
