CME Unlocked: The AOA Accreditation Advantage-CME Unlocked: The AOA Accreditation Advantage

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In this presentation, Amanda Weir and Lindsay Aspis discuss the importance and intricacies of Continuing Medical Education (CME) for osteopathic physicians. They provide insights from both an accreditation and sponsorship perspective, addressing the key requirements for maintaining AOA accreditation and the significance of CME in professional development.<br /><br />They emphasize the importance of aligning educational activities with osteopathic principles and competencies. The presentation covers crucial aspects like ensuring educational content is free from commercial bias and the process of identifying and mitigating conflicts of interest. Amanda and Lindsay also explore the framework for joint providership, offering guidance on optimizing opportunities with accredited providers to expand educational reach.<br /><br />The presentation highlights the benefits of CME in meeting licensing and certification requirements, enhancing clinical knowledge, and fostering professional credibility. It underscores CME’s role in supporting patient care improvement and strengthening the osteopathic community.<br /><br />Lindsay shares her experience with joint providership, offering practical insights into forming beneficial partnerships for CME activities. They also touch on the requirement for CME sponsors to attend educational conferences and provide some practical advice for creating impactful learning experiences.<br /><br />The session concludes with contact information for further questions and emphasizes the value of continued learning in the ever-evolving field of osteopathic medicine.

Keywords

Continuing Medical Education

Osteopathic Physicians

AOA Accreditation

Educational Activities

Commercial Bias

Conflicts of Interest

Joint Providership

Licensing Requirements

Clinical Knowledge

Patient Care Improvement

Osteopathic Community