What is the relationship between the ACCME and the AMA?
The AMA PRA Category 1 Credit system was established in 1968. Through this system, the AMA has recognized physician participation in continuing medical education which demonstrates a physician’s commitment to staying current with advances in medicine. As more and more CME programs were developed, the AMA recognized the need for a national accrediting body. The AMA invited other organizations to participate in the process of creating a national accreditation which evolved into the ACCME in 1981. The ACCME is comprised of seven member organizations: the AMA, American Board of Medical Specialties, American Hospital Association, Association for Hospital Medicine Education, Association of American Medical Colleges, Council of Medical Specialty Societies, and Federation of State Medical Boards. It’s mission is the identification, development, and promotion of standards for quality continuing medical education (CME) utilized by physicians in their maintenance of competence and incorporation o
