Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Accreditation Workshop 2026

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Accreditation Workshop 2026 is organized by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and will be held from Aug 24 - 25, 2026 at The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
The workshop is an essential professional development opportunity for those who are new to accredited continuing medical education (CME). Together we will explore the ACCME’s requirements and expectations for accreditation as well as how accredited CE can be a strategic tool for healthcare improvement.

The 2026 ACCME Accreditation Workshop will include:

• Face-to-face in-person engagement with colleagues, faculty mentors, and ACCME staff to develop strategies to advance your CE program.
• Access to approximately three hours of self-directed, online courses on ACCME accreditation concepts and requirements via ACCME Academy.
• Resources and strategies to support your educational program including resources to engage faculty, clinicians, and teams.
• In-depth exploration of the Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, including an overview of how to meet the ACCME’s expectations and resources to support your implementation.
• Opportunities to strategize with colleagues and ACCME staff around timely topics such as engaging learners, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in CE, resources for faculty development, and incorporating CME that counts for Maintenance of Certification into your educational programming.
• Tools to help you position CE as a strategic asset in your organization.

Optional Pre-Conference Session: Newcomers’ Orientation to Accredited CE
Looking for a broader overview of accredited CE in advance of the workshop? As a pre-conference to the Accreditation Workshop, we will offer and optional Newcomers’ Orientation to Accredited CE on Monday, August 24. This pre-conference session will explore what it means to be accredited in the ACCME system, including the value of accredited CE for physicians and the public.