Continuing Medical Education
For CME Accredited Providers
Overview
Welcome to the Maine Medical Association accreditation web page. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) recognizes the Maine Medical Association as the authorized body for conducting a voluntary accreditation program for institutions and organizations providing intrastate continuing medical education (CME) in the state of Maine, or in a region including states contiguous to Maine. By offering intrastate accreditation, MMA seeks to assure both physicians and the public that any educational activities provided by accredited providers meet the high standards of educational design as promulgated by MMA through its Accreditation Essential Areas, Elements and Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support. In addition, it is only accredited providers that can award AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Accreditation is granted on the basis of the provider's demonstrated ability to plan and implement CME activities in accordance with accreditation requirements.
The MMA Committee on CME Accreditation adopts necessary procedural rules and prescribes forms to be used in the conduct of CME accreditation. It reviews applications and survey team reports for intrastate CME sponsors, and makes decisions on the granting of initial accreditation and continuation of accredited status. The committee is responsible for maintaining MMA' recognition as the state CME accreditor through the ACCME. The committee also takes a leadership role in providing education for continuing medical education planners and site surveyors.
An integral part of the accreditation program is the site visit, used to gather materials, document and verify that the applicant has met the Essential Areas for accreditation. Physicians throughout the state, including members of the MMA Board of Directors, councils, committees, and medical educators, function as site surveyors to gather the necessary information, interview appropriate individuals and observe local CME activities. The Site Survey Team then makes recommendations to the MMA Committee on CME Accreditation that determines the provider’s accreditation status and reports this to the MMA Board of Directors.
It is important to note that the MMA does not accredit individual CME activities. (Please see CME approval “Maine Medical Education Trust”). Institutions and organizations are accredited for their overall program of CME. The overall program consists, at least in part, of one or more educational activities, developed according to these Essential Areas. The designation of credit for specific CME activities is not within the purview of ACCME or MMA as accrediting bodies, but it is the responsibility of the accredited provider. You can find the following documents in the following sections:
- Visit the "Become a CME Provider" page to find more information and documents for the initial accreditation process
- If you are an accredited provider, visit the "Downloads - Accredited Providers" page for accreditation criteria, reaccreditation materials, and progress report materials.
- If you are looking for a CME Provider, visit the "CME Providers Listings" page.
All providers and aspiring-providers are welcome to download these documents. Organizations seeking initial accreditation should contact the Maine Medical Association at:
Maine Medical Association
Committee for Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation
30 Association Drive
Manchester, Maine 04351
Elizabeth Ciccarelli eciccarelli@mainemed.com
Telephone: 207-480-4186
Fax: 207-622-3332
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