NEWS
CELEBRATING PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION AND ACCREDITATION WITH COMMENDATION ACHIEVED IN MARCH 2025
Please join us in welcoming the following organizations that received provisional accreditation in March 2025, joining our growing community of accredited CME providers:
Newly Accredited
- Apex Medical Academy Ltd.
- eScientiq, Inc.
- Healthcare Alliance for Medical Education
- Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Medical Society of Virginia
We are delighted to acknowledge the following organizations that achieved Accreditation with Commendation in March 2025:
Accredited with Commendation
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
- SUNY – School of Medicine at Stony Brook
- The Ohio State University
“As an accredited continuing education provider, we can fulfill our mission to improve patients’ oncology care. eScientiq can play a key role in improving the knowledge and performance of our physician learners to make an even greater impact.”
Darshna Patel
Scientific Communications Lead
eScientiq, Inc.
LEARN TO THRIVE 2025 WRAP-UP; NEXT UP: ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP
Learn to Thrive attendees practicing improvisation for communication skill building
ACCME’s Learn to Thrive 2025 this month welcomed 535 attendees representing 291 organizations from 46 states and 11 countries. Plenary sessions included strategies to use improv and storytelling in CE. Thank you for joining us in Chicago! Mark your calendars for next year’s Learn to Thrive, May 6-8, 2026, in Chicago.
Registration is now open for the ACCME Accreditation Workshop, August 26-27, in Chicago. The workshop is an essential professional development opportunity for those who are new to accredited continuing medical education (CME). Together we will explore the ACCME’s requirements and expectations for accreditation as well as how accredited CE can be a strategic tool for healthcare improvement.
NEW ACCME CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS LAUNCH TO SUPPORT CE PROFESSIONALS AND STRENGTHEN TEAMS
ACCME is launching two new Certificate Programs designed to support the professional growth of continuing education (CE) professionals and the operational excellence of their organizations. Built around practical, real-world competencies, each three-month program combines flexible coursework, live support webinars, and a validated final assessment.
The two programs now open for enrollment are:
- Certificate in Implementing the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE
Equips participants with tools and strategies to protect learners, maintain independence, and ensure alignment with accreditation expectations. - Certificate in Data Management for Accredited CE
Strengthens skills in using the Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS) to enhance data quality and streamline reporting.
Each program includes 15 hours of self-paced learning on ACCME Academy, two live 90-minute webinars, and a remote-proctored final assessment. Upon successful completion, participants earn a certificate that demonstrates their competence and supports career advancement. Employers benefit from increased confidence in staff skills and more effective CE operations.
Enrollment for the inaugural Spring 2025 cohorts is now open and closes May 22. Programs begin June 9. Visit accme.org/certificates to learn more and register. For questions, email education@accme.org.
NEW RESOURCES ADVANCE CE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT FRONTLINE EDUCATORS
At the Learn to Thrive 2025 conference this month, ACCME introduced two new resources developed by the 2024 Learn to Thrive Working Groups. These practical guides support continuing education (CE) professionals in key areas of the field: engaging in CE research and strengthening the role of frontline educators.
Navigating CE Research: A Practical Guide
This toolkit demystifies the process of conducting CE research, offering clear guidance on defining a research question, choosing a methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating findings. Designed to support those pursuing Accreditation with Commendation, it includes user-friendly templates, ethical guidance, and real-world examples.
Research Working Group: front row (left to right): Meghan Brenner, Laudy Mattar, Stephanie Staggs, Kavitha Jay; back row (L to R): Penny Coots, Phyllis Navti, Dorothy Lane, Deema Al-Sheikhly, Miriam Hardin, Carolyn Jones, Alexander Miceli
Frontline CE Educators: Strategies for Enhancing Professional Development and Identity Formation
This comprehensive guide offers a competency framework and curriculum roadmap to support the professional development of activity directors, planners, and committee members who lead CE at the departmental or unit level. It emphasizes identity formation, skill-building, and the essential role of frontline educators in advancing accredited CE. Working Group Leaders are Nels Carlson, Annette Donawa, Mary Beth Ebersol, Janine Shapiro. Members included 59 professionals across multiple institutions and disciplines.
These resources reflect ACCME’s commitment to building capacity and excellence in the CE community. Many thanks to the Working Group Leaders and participating workgroup members for their time and expertise.
EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
NEXT NATIONAL HEALTH GRAND ROUNDS EVENT JULY 16
The first National Health Equity Grand Rounds event of 2025, “Optimizing AI for Equitable Care: Emerging Strategies for Health Care Transformation,” is scheduled for July 16 from 2-3:30 PM CT. Learn more and register now.
WEBINAR ON THE USE OF AL FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
Curious how to successfully plan and lead AI-focused faculty development in medical education? On May 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET, join facilitators from the AAMC Group on Education Affairs (GEA) as they share key insights from their own experience. You’ll leave with practical strategies, actionable tips, and opportunities to connect with upcoming GEA-hosted virtual events. Register now.
CE GRANTS FOR MYCOPHENOLATE REMS-COMPLIANT ACCREDITED
The Mycophenolate REMS Group announces the 2025 CE Grant Cycle is open to all CE Providers interested in receiving funding for REMS-compliant accredited CE programs. REMS-compliant educational CE activities must cover all portions of the “FDA’s Mycophenolate REMS Education Blueprint for Healthcare Providers who Prescribe” (FDA Blueprint).
Grant applications must be submitted via the Grant Management System (GMS) no later than 11:59 pm ET on Friday, June 6, 2025. Notification of grant awards is planned for July 2025. For details, visit the MRG website.
APPLICATIONS FOR ABMS 2025 – 2026 VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 ABMS Visiting Scholars Program™. This one-year, part-time program supports the research of early-career physicians and research professionals, while facilitating leadership development through engagement with ABMS and the broader certification community.
Visiting Scholars will receive a $15,000 grant to support the direct costs of research and travel expenses associated with participation in the program, which will begin in September 2025. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm CT on June 23, 2025. Questions? Contact VisitingScholars@abms.org.
THANK YOU!
The ACCME extends our thanks to accredited providers for completing your annual data requirements and for participating in the CPD/CE Workforce Survey. Your participation contributes to our ability to paint a clear and complete picture of the evolving ecosystem of accredited CME.
In the coming weeks we will be aggregating the annual data submissions to produce the annual ACCME Data Report, a valuable tool for accredited providers to understand the current CME environment and the nature of the education being provided, benchmark their performance, and demonstrate the impact of their work. Watch for the full report this summer!
Thanks to high participation from ACCME-accredited providers, the CPD/CE Workforce Survey will yield useful data for accredited providers to benchmark their programs against industry standards and make informed decisions about their staffing models and compensation strategies. Preliminary data will be available soon, with a full report in the coming months.
