CME Accreditation

ACCME Announces Updated Accreditation Criteria

CME Accreditation Overview

Process and Fees for Accreditation

• Initial 
• Re-Accreditation 
• Guidelines for Determining Accreditation Status and Length of Term 

MMS Essential Areas and Elements

ACCME Standards for Commercial Support^SM

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Maintaining Accreditation 

• Director of Medical Education Job Description and Responsibilities 
• CME Coordinator Job Description and Responsibilities 
• Changes in Program Leadership 
• Submission of Required Documentation and Fees 
• Extension of Accreditation Term 
• Mergers 
• Complaints and Inquiries 
• Reconsideration and Appeal of Adverse Accreditation Decisions 
• Morbidity and Mortality Conference Guidelines 
• Tumor Board Guidelines 

Applications
For an initial or re-accreditation application, please contact Danna Muir at dmuir@mms.org.

Sample Forms and Documents

• Mission statement        
• Planning sheet for educational programs
• Faculty engagement agreement
• Evaluation form
• Joint sponsorship agreement
• Accreditation Statement
• Content validation form 

Current MMS Accredited Providers 
Updated January 2, 2008

Questions? 
If you have questions or need more information, contact Danna Muir, Manager, Accreditation & Education Outreach, Department of Continuing Education & Certification at (781)434-7304 or dmuir@mms.org