Chapters wishing to conduct CME programs jointly sponsored with national ACEP must complete the General Application form (Form 1) and forward it to national ACEP’s Educational & Professional Products Division. (Note: The General Application form must be completed only once every three years.)

The chapter immediately contacts the national education representative for planning input with the chapter representative.

The national representative completes the Report on Chapter Planning form (Form A) documenting his/her role in the planning of this CME program and submits it to national ACEP.

The chapter completes the Specific CME Activity form (Form 2) and forwards it to national ACEP’s Educational & Professional Products Division at least 60 days prior to the course date.

The chapter MUST submit brochure copy and any promotional material for the CME activity to national ACEP for approval at least 30 days prior to printing to allow staff to review it for proper credit statement, communication of course objectives and target audience, and recognition of joint sponsors.

If any promotional materials are printed and distributed without prior approval of content by the Educational & Professional Products Division, joint sponsorship may be denied for a period of 2 years.

Within 60 days after the program has been held, the chapter must submit a copy of the final brochure and all other promotional materials, the program evaluation summary, attendance roster, signed faculty disclosure forms, and recognition of all faculty with conflicts of interest listed and identifying those with nothing to disclose.

Specific instructions for the CME approval process can be found in national ACEP’s CME Handbook and Guidelines for Joint Sponsorship. For assistance and additional information or clarification, please contact ACEP’s Educational & Professional Products Division at 800-798-1822, ext. 3292.