EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
Dorothy S. Lane, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education
Real Outcomes: Improving Healthcare Quality
At Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine, the accredited CME team helped strengthen inpatient diabetes care by bringing clinicians and quality improvement partners together around a shared patient safety goal. During the period of collaboration, Stony Brook achieved a 35% relative improvement in severe hypoglycemia events among inpatients with diabetes. Their story offers a clear example of how accredited CME helps improve healthcare quality.
Register by August 7 for the ACCME Accreditation Workshop
August 25–26, 2026
Westin Chicago River North
The ACCME Accreditation Workshop offers in-person learning experience for professionals across the continuing education (CE) community. 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.
ACCME Certificate Programs: Summer Cohort Under Way, Winter Cohort Opens This Fall
The Summer 2026 cohort of ACCME’s Certificate Programs is now under way, with learners participating in guided coursework, peer collaboration, learner support webinars, and preparation for the final assessment. The programs are designed to help continuing education professionals build practical, role-specific skills and demonstrate competence in key areas of accredited CE, including implementation of the Standards for Integrity and Independence and data management in ACCME’s Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).
Registration for the Winter 2026–27 cohort opens Monday, October 12, 2026, and the cohort begins Monday, January 4, 2027. Encourage colleagues who are interested in strengthening their CE practice or supporting team development to explore the certificate programs and plan ahead for winter enrollment.
What Are You Committed To?
The Committed To campaign amplifies the visibility and value of accredited continuing education—and supports accredited providers as they communicate their commitment to unbiased, evidence-based learning. Download your social media toolkit and start sharing your commitment!
Reward Excellence: Nominate Your Colleagues for ACCME Pinnacle Awards
Reminder: Celebrate excellence in the accredited CME community! Submit your nominations for the 2027 Pinnacle Awards by August 28.
Winners receive:
- Complimentary registration for ACCME’s Learn to Thrive conference
- Travel support to attend the conference and the award ceremony
- Public recognition via ACCME newsletter and communications
DATA UPDATES AND REMINDERS
ACCME Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer
ACCME is pleased to welcome Naresh Sundar Rajan, PhD, MS, as Chief Technology Officer, effective July 6, 2026. In this role, Dr. Rajan will lead ACCME’s technology, data, and digital product strategy, working to strengthen the platforms and services that support the accredited continuing education community.
Coming Soon: American Board of Preventive Medicine Joins CME for MOC Collaboration
ACCME is happy to announce that the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) will be joining the CME for MOC/CC Collaboration to allow digital reporting of CME and Continuous Certification Program (CCP) credits. Register for the free ABPM Reporting Webinar for insights into registering your activities and reporting credits for ABPM: August 11, 2026, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM CT.
