ACCME Releases Report Highlighting 2017 Successes

  The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) recently released a new report, Transforming Continuing Medical Education Together: 2017 Highlights from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The inaugural year-in-review report showcases the efforts of the ACCME and the continuing medical education (CME) community to leverage the power of education to respond to the changing healthcare environment.  The report aims to celebrate the CME community’s initiatives to drive meaningful change for educators, clinicians, and ultimately patients, including:  The Menu of Criteria for Accreditation with Commendation which represents the CME community’s vision of the future of education. From engaging with students, patients, and teams to tackling population and public health issues, CME providers that meet these criteria demonstrate the capacity of education to address healthcare challenges.  Expanded opportunities for physicians to participate in education that counts for multiple requirements, thus reducing burdens and allowing clinicians more flexibility in choosing education that meets their needs, as a result of collaborations between accreditors, certifying boards, and educators.  Freedom and flexibility in employing blended, new, and innovative approaches to education through the alignment of ACCME...
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