The Massachusetts Medical Society is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the national organization that develops standards for quality continuing medical education (CME), to accredit organizations and institutions providing CME in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its contiguous states.
MMS Accredited Providers
Process and Fees for Accreditation
Resources to Assist With Implementation of Updated Accreditation Criteria
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Maintaining Accreditation
CME Accreditation Orientation Webinar Series
The following series has been developed as an introduction to the accreditation process to provide continuing medical education (CME). The modules will include the ACCME Criteria and Standard for Commercial SupportSM and MMS guidelines and requirements.
Sample Forms & Documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Accreditation Criteria
Where can I find examples of Compliance and Non-Compliance of the Accreditation Criteria?
What is a Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS), and how are they reported in PARS?
How are Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS) reported in PARS?
What are some sources to help identify practice gaps – Criterion 2?
Where can I find a sample of a disclosure form?
What are methods/mechanisms to resolve a conflict of interest?
What are some examples of language to make disclosure to learners?
Are electronic signatures on disclosure forms acceptable?
What is the difference between relevant relationships and significant relationships?
Examples of program analysis for Criterion 12
How should the Credit Designation and Accreditation Statements be listed on activity materials?
Licensing Board Regulations
What qualifies for Risk Management (RM)? And how should it be listed on promotional materials?
What language should be used to designate activities that are eligible for Risk Management Study?
Accreditation Survey
How should the Self-Study be organized?
What will the Survey Interview entail?
What is the deadline for submitting annual accreditation and other fees?
Reporting in PARS
What is the deadline for submitting to Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS)?
How to do a “batch upload” of activities into PARS.
CME in
Support of MOC
The ACCME and ABMS align the Maintenance of
Certification (MOC) process
MMS Resource Guide for Offering ABIM
MOC Points
Step by step guide to
offering MOC points for ABIM
Other
Writing learning/activity objectives
Helpful Links
Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS)
All MMS accredited providers are required to submit annual activities to the Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).
Applications & Questions
For an initial or re-accreditation application, or any questions regarding accreditation of an organization or institution, please contact Nancy Marotta, Manager, Recognized Accreditor Program, MMS Department of Continuing Education & Certification at (781) 434-7906 or
nmarotta@mms.org.
