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CME Earns Top Accreditation

The Continuing Medical Education program at the IU School of Medicine received a commendation for excellence and the rare distinction of being accredited for a six-year period by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This extends IUSM CME's accreditation period through November, 2017.

The ACCME found IUSM to be fully compliant with all evaluation criteria. In its announcement letter, the ACCME cited IUSM's success in deeply and thoroughly engaging today's complex health care environment to produce innovative continuing medical education offerings. In addition to excellence in educational design, the ACCME cited IUSM's excellence in addressing barriers physicians sometimes encounter when improving clinical practice. The council noted that IUSM collaborates broadly at state and national levels to develop continuing medical education and has effectively linked continuing medical education to key initiatives to improve health care quality.

The ACCME rigorously evaluates the overall continuing medical education programs of institutions according to standards adopted by all seven sponsoring organizations: the American Board of Medical Specialties; the American Hospital Association; the American Medical Association; the Association for Hospital Medical Education; the Association of American Medical Colleges; the Council of Medical Specialty Societies; and the Federation of State Medical Boards of the U.S., Inc.

Updated Website to Roll Out Soon

Good things are coming.  Beginning in 2012, we expect to launch a new and improved website.  In addition to regularly updated lists of live courses and other learning opportunities, we'll be adding new tools and resources for physicians with easier access from the home page.  A fully developed section for CME developers will feature greatly expanded resources for planning and implementing CME-certified activities.  Presenters will appreciate a clearer listing of requirements for participation and easy access to forms and handy "best practices" resources.  And of course, there are still the maps, FAQs, news, search features and links you've come to appreciate.  Thanks for your comments and input.  Check back then and let us know what else we can do to better serve your needs.