Program Planning & Approval Process

The CME Office will be happy to work with you in the planning of your CME activity. It is recommended that planning of an activity begin at east three months prior to the program. Applications completed less than one month prior to the meeting date can not be assured accreditation.

If you or your department is interested in planning a CME activity, please follow the following steps:

1. Contact the CME office at 443-849-3670 or cmorriss@gbmc.org to request an Instruction Manual for the Development of Category 1 CME Programs.
2. Read over the manual and contact the CME office prior to the planning of your CME activity.
3. Work with the CME office to complete the proper application for Category 1 credit.
4. Obtain signatures on application of Program Director and Department Chairman.
5. Submit application prior to marketing of activity.
6. Work with CME office to develop marketing materials or have all marketing materials approved by the CME office. 
7. When approved for Category 1, work with the CME Coordinator to make sure activity complies with seven essentials of CME and the ACCME Guidelines for Commercial Support.