The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) released the new Standards for Integrity and Independence in December 2020 along with an information packet, toolkit and resources. The new standards become effective January 1, 2022, and all continuing medical education (CME) providers are expected to implement the new standards by this date.

If you have not already updated your processes and mechanisms to implement the new standards, the below ACCME resources will be helpful.

• Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education: accreditation rules and includes Preamble, Eligibility and Standards 1-5

• New Standards Info Package: This PDF includes an overview and full text of the new standards, transition timeline, and links to resources. 

• New Standards Resources Webpage: This webpage aggregates resources for continuing education providers. 
• New Standards Implementation Toolkit: This PDF includes sample forms, templates and checklists for implementation. 

As your accreditor, the California Medical Association (CMA) is here to help! Reach out with questions to cme@cmadocs.org.