MAG accredits 40 CME providers – including 38 in Georgia and two in Tennessee – with an emphasis on community hospitals and specialty organizations
The Medical Association of Georgia Department of Education manages the accreditation process for organizations wishing to offer Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. MAG is granted its authority to accredit intrastate providers through its Recognition by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Currently, there are 40 organizations (hospitals, voluntary health organizations and specialty societies) accredited by MAG. These accredited organizations have the authority to offer physicians AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM which meets Georgia and Tennessee license renewal requirements. The Medical Association of Georgia Department of Education abides by all ACCME polices and standards.
For questions regarding license renewal:
Georgia Composite Medical Board
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., 36th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3465
Phone: 404.656.3913
http://www.medicalboard.georgia.gov/portal/site/GCMB/
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615.532.3202
http://health.state.tn.us/boards/me/
Resources
- ACCME New Criteria Essential Areas and their Elements & Standards for Commercial Support
- ACCME Standards for Commercial Support
- ACCME Policies & Definitions
- ACCME Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations
- Terms and Definitions to Support Updated Criteria
Initial Accreditation
- Accreditation Process for First-Time Applicants
- The MAG Pre-Application Process
- Summary of Continuing Medical Education Activities
Reaccreditation
Activity Worksheets
- Example of Overall Program Evaluation and Improvement
- Examples of Desirable Physician Attributes
- Getting Ready for a Survey
- Program Evaluation
- Your Level of Compliance
Survey Forms