Joint Sponsorship

Joint Sponsorship is a process in which an accredited CME provider and an unaccredited organization collaborate to plan and implement an AMA PRA Category 1 CMETM activity. The FMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, Standards to Ensure Independence in CME and the Essential Areas and Elements. The American Medical Association and other ACCME member organizations have entrusted the ACCME with maintaining the quality of CME in the United States. As the accredited partner, the FMA is required to demonstrate direct involvement in the activities we jointly sponsor.

Application Process

1. Application, documentation and fee received by the FMA 60 days before the activity.
2. Review by FMA Education Department staff.
3. Evaluation by FMA CME Committee Reviewer.
4. FMA CME Committee Reviewer calls the Activity Director (FMA member designated by the applicant) to discuss the event and address any concerns.
5. Reviewer recommends to: 1) approve, 2) approve with specific changes or 3) deny CME credit.
6. FMA staff informs the applicant of the Reviewer’s decision and corrective changes if needed.
7. Forty-five days after the activity, follow-up materials sent to the FMA.
   
   

2008 Application & Forms