NEWS
NEW GUIDANCE: RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI IN ACCREDITED CE
The ACCME has released new Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accredited Continuing Education (CE) to support providers as they integrate emerging AI tools into the planning, delivery, and evaluation of education. The guidance highlights AI’s potential to enhance educational design and efficiency—while emphasizing the importance of safeguarding content integrity, learner trust, and patient confidentiality.
The guidance has also been released by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™ and is expected to be shared by other colleague accreditors in the near future.
We encourage accredited providers to review the guidance and share it with CME/CE teams, faculty, and institutional leaders as they develop or refine their own AI policies and practices.
ACCME Call for Comment on Policy Prohibiting Gift Cards or Personal Remuneration Associated with the Purchase of Accredited CME
The ACCME invites you to participate in a call for comment about a new policy on the prohibition of gift cards or personal remuneration associated with the purchase of accredited CME.
The ACCME revisited its July 2022 guidance on transparency in marketing incentives for accredited CME and seeks to establish a policy that will provide clarity, eliminate ambiguity in enforcement, and affirm the ACCME’s responsibility to protect the integrity of accredited CME.
The survey is open through Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 pm Central.
Review the Draft Policy and View the Survey
AVAILABLE NOW: REGISTER ACTIVITIES FOR ABPMR CONTINUING CERTIFICATION CREDIT
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) are pleased to announce that all accredited CME providers in the ACCME System are now welcome to register CME activities that meet ABPMR Continuing Certification (CC) requirements and to submit learner completion data in the Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS). Activities with a start date of on or after January 1, 2025, are eligible.
ACCME WELCOMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS FOR 2026
ACCME welcomes our newly elected 2026 officers to the Board of Directors: Annette Donawa, PhD, MSEd, Chair; Vincent Loffredo, EdD, Vice Chair; and Susan DuBois, CPCS, CPMSM, Treasurer. Congratulations to the new officers!
View the Full List of the 2026 Board of Directors
EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
LEARN TO THRIVE 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN SOON!
May 6–8, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel
Embrace change, spark fresh ideas, and inspire one another at Learn to Thrive 2026. Registration is open soon for your annual opportunity to recharge, grow, and lead the way in continuing education!
Why Attend Learn to Thrive 2026?
- Discover the latest in learning science and strategies to inspire change in your CE programs.
- Gain practical guidance to connect accreditation standards with effective CE practice.
- Streamline planning and boost efficiency with real-world strategies from CE leaders.
- Connect with a vibrant community of peers who share your passion for meaningful, outcomes-driven education.
- Reignite your purpose and confidence as a CE leader.
Customize your experience: Choose from dynamic keynotes, interactive mini-plenaries, and hands-on Inspire & Teach! sessions tailored to your interests and career stage.
Early Bird rates are available through January 24, 2026.
SEE YOU AT #ALLIANCE26 IN ATLANTA
The Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions will celebrate its 50th Annual Conference February 16–19, 2026, in Atlanta—and ACCME looks forward to engaging with our CE community throughout the meeting. Early bird registration deadline is December 19. As you plan your conference schedule, be sure to build in time to connect with ACCME:
Visit Us in the Exhibit Hall
Stop by the ACCME booth (#200) to meet our team, explore new resources, and learn more about ACCME’s initiatives to support accredited CE providers.
Attend Our Accreditation Session
Don’t miss Dion Richetti, ACCME’s Vice President for Accreditation and Recognition, who will join an accreditation panel on Wednesday, February 18. The session will offer insights into evolving accreditation expectations and opportunities to strengthen the value of CE within your organization.
For questions or help with registration, contact us at education@accme.org.
2026 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning: Digital Demonstrations Virtual Conference
Register now for the “2026 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference,” Feb. 4–5, 2026. The event is presented by MedBiquitous and the AAMC Affinity Groups on Information Resources (GIR), Educational Affairs (GEA), and Student Affairs (GSA). This year’s theme, “AI in Medical Education – Innovative and Practical Uses,” features sessions that go beyond theory to demonstrate how AI is transforming teaching, learning, and assessment. Early bird pricing is available through Dec. 29.
PODCAST
Coffee with Graham—Part 2 Now Live!
In this new episode of Coffee with Graham, ACCME President and CEO Dr. Graham McMahon continues his conversation with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva of the University of Toronto. Together, they explore how cognitive science can make learning more effective, why real learning takes effort, and what it means to teach—and think—in the age of AI.
REMINDERS
2026 ANNUAL ACCREDITATION FEES
Invoices for annual accreditation fees were sent last month to ACCME-accredited providers as well as those accredited by the California Medical Association and Massachusetts Medical Society (at the request of those state medical societies). Payment must be received by Monday, February 2, 2026, to avoid late fees. The 2026–2027 ACCME-accredited provider fee schedule is posted here.
The annual accreditation fee enables the ACCME to uphold our mission, maintaining standards that assure and advance quality and supporting educators and clinicians in using CME to improve patient care. The timely submission of the annual accreditation fee is required to maintain your organization’s accreditation status.
If your organization is accredited by the ACCME or one of the state medical societies listed above and you did not receive an invoice, please contact ACCMEbilling@accme.org. If your organization is accredited by a state medical society not listed above, please contact your accreditor.
MOC LEARNER-COMPLETION DEADLINES
As we near the end of 2025, please note that all certifying boards have year-end reporting requirements for their physicians. To best support your physician learners, please enter their CME for MOC completion data for 2025 in PARS by the deadlines listed below, and remember, PARS is always open! We encourage you to report learner data into PARS on an ongoing basis as physicians complete activities, preferably within 30 days of the learner completing the activity and evaluation.
Learner completion data should be submitted to PARS by December 31, 2025, for the following certifying boards:
- American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS)
- American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- American Board of Surgery (ABS)
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
For questions about submitting learner data in PARS, check out this tutorial. Explore additional technical details on submitting learner data in PARS using batch upload processes or web services here.
Questions? Email us at info@accme.org.
HEALTHCARE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS DAY
Join the celebration! On January 23, 2026, our community will recognize and honor the healthcare CE professionals who work tirelessly to improve patient care. Plan now to shine the spotlight on your work!
CAREERS
OPENING: DATA & OPERATIONS ANALYST
The ACCME has an opening for a full-time Data & Operations Analyst. Visit our Careers page for the full job posting.
RECOGNITION
CELEBRATING OUR INNOVATION PARTNERS
We’re proud to recognize the organizations that are partnering with ACCME to advance our shared mission to reduce administrative burdens and support meaningful, lifelong learning for physicians. As Innovation Partners, these providers are leading efforts to simplify learner data reporting, enhance the learner experience, and promote the use of CME Passport.
Each Innovation Partner brings a unique perspective and commitment to advancing high-quality, learner-centered education. In this issue, we’re spotlighting the following Innovation Partners who share how their participation benefits their physician learners:
Physicians’ Education Resource: “As an ACCME Innovation Partner, PER enhances CME with cutting-edge strategies and ensures physician learners’ credits are automatically uploaded to ACCME for seamless state board reporting saving time and improving educational impact.”
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine: “PIM focuses 100% on Joint Providership certifying 3000+ activities annually. Our services allow thousands of physician learners completing education through our partners to consolidate their earned credit in their CME Passport record.”
Pri-Med Institute: “As an ACCME Innovation Partner, we can contribute to a more seamless credentialing experience and reduce the reporting burden our physician learners face. This means less time on paperwork, so our learners can focus on providing exceptional patient care.”
Projects in Knowledge: “As an Innovation Partner, we aim to achieve: full physician learner reporting, speedier and smoother data reporting, and improved and smart JA-PARS processing/MOC processing.”
Society of Critical Care Medicine: “Enhances our ability to support physician learners, streamlines our reporting processes, and strengthens our technological infrastructure through improved system integrations. These enhancements will significantly increase the value we deliver to our learners and the broader critical care community.”
