Providers are responsible for reimbursing ACCME for the travel expenses their surveyors incur as a result of their participation in the interview. Although ACCME bills providers for the actual costs incurred, these expenses average approximately $2,000 per provider, and are above and beyond the $5,000 Initial Accreditation Fee.

Following the interview, the surveyors will document the results of their conversations with your organization and send the findings to ACCME. Once the findings are received, ACCME's decision making process begins.


Relevant Downloads
Accreditation Cycle Deadlines (PDF)
Sample Initial Self Study Materials (PDF)
Sample Initial Self Study tabs (PDF)
Initial Application Demographic Information form (Word)

Special Information for Providers Seeking or Holding ANCC and/or ACPE Accreditation
Over the last several years, an increased number of organizations have applied for accreditation from multiple health care accrediting organizations - in particular, the ACCME, Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). These organizations now accept the same Self Study Report. This simplifies the accreditation process for continuing education providers seeking accreditation status from two or more of the accrediting bodies.

The ACCME, ACPE and ANCC maintain their own eligibility requirements, sets of requirements, accreditation decision-making processes and fees. For more information on seeking or maintaining accreditation from multiple accrediting bodies using the Self Study Report for Accreditation of Institutions and Organizations as Providers of Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals, please contact ACCME.

http://www.accme.org/index.cfm/fa/AccreditationProcess.detail/AccreditationProcess/.cfm/process_id/a7f55ee6-9148-42f6-8bdb-1fcc0000eda6.cfm

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