NEWS
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: SHOWCASING THE POWER OF CE PROFESSIONALS
In the latest episode of Coffee with Graham, ACCME President and CEO Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, sits down with Annette Donawa, PhD, MSEd, Associate Provost for Continuing Professional Development at Thomas Jefferson University, for a dynamic conversation about the vital role of CE professionals.
Together, they explore why CE professionals are crucial to advancing organizational goals—and how they can make their value increasingly visible. From using data to tell compelling stories to building stronger internal partnerships, this episode is full of practical insights and inspiration.
Listen now and discover strategies to elevate your impact.
ACCREDITATION TIP
PROVIDING EVIDENCE THAT YOU ARE APPROPRIATELY SEPARATING EDUCATION WITH ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS ADVERTISING, EXHIBITS, AND NONACCREDITED SESSIONS (STANDARD 5)
If you include opportunities for ineligible companies to advertise, exhibit or otherwise reach your learners in association with your CME activities, or if you offer sessions in your accredited activities that include planners or faculty with unmitigated financial relationships, be sure to review the Performance-in-Practice (PIP) Structured Abstract, specifically in relation to Standard 5. The PIP can help you understand how you should be demonstrating that those ancillary activities are kept separate from your accredited education. Ancillary activities are typically exhibits, product theaters, advertising and sessions or related events that include individuals with unmitigated relevant financial relationships.
Here’s what you need to know:
If your activity is associated with any kind of marketing, exhibits, or promotional content—or if it’s held in conjunction with sessions or events that include planners or faculty with unmitigated financial relationships—you will be asked to upload one of the following when completing the PIP:
- Materials associated with the activity in which advertising or marketing from ineligible companies was permitted
OR
- Evidence that the accredited activity was kept separate (by time and/or space) from any nonaccredited ancillary activities, like exhibits or sessions or with planners or faculty with unmitigated financial relationships.
Examples of acceptable documentation include an agenda, brochure, or an agreement with an exhibitor or advertiser that outlines where and how the promotion was placed, or a written description of the steps your team took to maintain separation if no physical evidence (e.g., signage or floor plans) was retained.
Keep this tip in mind as you plan your activities. To see specific language and requirements, you can view the current PIP offered for initial applicants or the current PIP for applicants seeking reaccreditation.
EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
ACCME ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP RETURNS THIS AUGUST TO SUPPORT CE PROFESSIONALS
The ACCME Accreditation Workshop returns to Chicago on August 26–27, 2025, offering a hands-on, in-person learning experience for professionals across the continuing education (CE) community. Held at the Loews Chicago Hotel, the two-day event is tailored especially for those new to accredited CE or preparing for reaccreditation—and this year’s program promises timely insights, practical tools, and new opportunities to connect.
Participants will receive pre-meeting access to an on-demand curriculum via ACCME Academy, setting the stage for a deeper dive into ACCME’s accreditation requirements, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE and strategies for achieving Accreditation with Commendation.
The 2025 workshop will also spotlight emerging topics shaping the CE landscape—from the use of AI in CE operations to learner data reporting practices and the debut of ACCME’s new certificate programs. Interactive breakout sessions will give attendees space to strategize with peers and ACCME staff, while Learner Data Central will offer one-on-one support for navigating the Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS) and CME Passport.
For those seeking a broader foundation, an optional pre-conference session—Newcomers’ Orientation to Accredited CE—will be August 25, providing essential context for professionals early in their CE careers.
Registration is open through August 8, 2025. Learn more and secure your spot at www.accmeworkshop.org.
CALLS FOR ABSTRACTS ON THE VALUE OF CME: 18TH EUROPEAN CME FORUM AND JCME SPECIAL COLLECTION
The call for proposals and registration are now open for the 18th Annual European CME Forum, taking place from November 5 to 7, 2025, in Manchester, UK. The theme for this year is: “The Value of CME/CPD.” For more information regarding submission guidance, click here. Deadline for submitting proposals for the pre-meeting session, workshop, and breakout is July 21. The deadline for poster abstract submission is September 15. Visit the website for more information. The theme of the Journal of CME 2025 Special Collection is also “The Value of CME/CPD.” Visit the JCME website for submission details.
ABMS CONFERENCE 2025 REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Conference 2025, to be held September 17–19 at The Westin Pittsburgh, is now open. Speakers for the opening plenary will explore Physician Well-Being: From Fatigue to Flourishing (Sept. 17). Speakers for the Lois Margaret Nora Endowed Lecture Plenary will discuss Artificial Intelligence: New Assessment Opportunities and Applications (Sept. 18). Visit the ABMS Conference 2025 website to learn more and register.
HEALTH EQUITY GRANTS AVAILABLE
The ABIM Foundation Building Trust: Advancing Health Equity Grant Program is a $325,000 initiative aimed at promoting trust and creating a fairer health system by integrating health equity into the core of internal medicine education and training. All project teams must include at least one faculty member with experience in research mentorship. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate members from across the care team. Those who are interested in applying for a grant should submit a letter of intent by July 15, 2025. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Tim Lynch at tlynch@abim.org.
