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Welcome to the American College of Surgeons' (ACS) CME Platform!
The ACS provides a unique opportunity allowing medical societies, and other education providers, a cost-effective way to participate in the Joint Providership of its educational offerings. In doing so, surgeons and other healthcare professionals can participate in the highest quality educational activities and receive
AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit™
for their participation.
In offering this joint providership opportunity, the College’s goal is to ensure that educational programs designed for licensed medical physicians meet the criteria of the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
It is strongly recommended that you visit this webpage each time you apply for joint providership of a program. This will ensure that you have the most current information and documents and will avoid any unnecessary duplication of work.
The ACS is an accredited provider of CME under the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
What Qualifies?
The ACS provides accreditation for the following educational formats:
Live meetings
Live internet courses
Internet enduring materials
Journals
Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS)
Manuscript Reviews
Other “non-traditional” learning opportunities (social media learning)
Request for CME Credit
To receive accreditation through the ACS for your educational activity:
Submit the CME Activity Form through the
CME Process Platform
prior to the start of the planning of your educational activity. This step can be completed at any time, as far in advance as possible, before the planning of your activity begins. You will receive an e-mail from
CPDA@facs.org
after a review of your submission, detailing the next steps.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for more information on Joint Providership, fill out our form and we will connect with you.
Resources
The Continuous Professional Development Accreditation Section shares CME-relevant resources to best assist with the development, planning, and implementation of your educational activities.
CME Accreditation Platform Resources
The ACS shares CME-relevant resources to assist with the development, planning, and implementation of your educational activities.
State Regulatory Mandates—What to Consider
Resources for CME applicants on building their documentation and courses.
Joint Providership Timelines
Review timelines for the joint providership process, including expected turnaround times and post-activity tasks and expectations.
Fee Structure
Once the pre-application has been approved, please submit the following items for an official approval for your CME activity.
If You Have Questions, We Have Answers
Review our FAQ on the CME Platform or use the form above to get in contact.
Frequently Asked Questions