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How is a performance/quality improvement activity defined?
A performance/quality improvement activity is structured as a three-stage process by which a physician or group of physicians learn about specific performance measures, assess their practice using the selected performance… More
How is a regularly scheduled series defined?
Regularly scheduled series (RSS) is a live activity planned as a series with multiple, ongoing sessions, e.g., offered weekly, monthly, or quarterly. A RSS is primarily planned by and presented to the accredited organization's professional staff and generally targets the same audience over the… More
How is a test-item writing activity defined?
Test-item writing is an activity wherein physicians learn through their contribution to the development (and review) of examinations, or certain peer-reviewed self-assessment activities, by researching, drafting, and… More
How is an enduring material activity defined?
An enduring material is an on-demand activity that does not have a specific time or location designated for participation; rather, the participant determines whether and when to complete the activity. The content can be… More
How is an internet searching and learning activity defined?
An internet searching and learning activity is an activity in which a physician engages in self-directed, online learning on topics relevant to their clinical practice from a database whose content has been vetted by an… More
How is an other/blended learning activity defined?
The other/blended learning activity format is used for hybrid, new, or unique approaches that do not fall into one of the established activity types. Providers must identify these activities as other/blended learning in the AMA credit designation statement, in the credit designation statement,… More
How long do I have to keep attendance records for my CME activities?
An accredited provider must have mechanisms in place to record and, when authorized by the participating physician, verify participation for six years from the date of the CME activity.
For more information, see the ACCME's policy on records retention.
How long do I have to keep my activity files for the purpose of ACCME accreditation?
An accredited provider is required to retain activity files/records during the current accreditation term or for the last twelve months, whichever is longer.
For more information, see the ACCME's policy on records retention.
How much involvement as planners and faculty do health professions students need to have to meet the expectations of the Engages Students Criterion?
The ACCME gives the provider broad latitude to design activities that optimally meet learners’ needs while engaging health professions students as planners and faculty for CME activities.
How should activities that allow learners to participate both in-person and virtually in real-time be reported in PARS?
In activities that blend in-person and virtual interaction, the activity format will depend on whether learners participate in real-time or can access the activity at any time. If learners participate in real-time, whether in person, virtually, or both, report this as a single activity. If… More