Director of Continuing Medical Education
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the CME Director ensures achievement of strategic goals
and objectives; ensures the ACP’s medical education programs maintain ACCME compliance; plans and
executes various programs and events; and directs the development and administration of CME related
protocols, communications, and media strategies that support CME initiatives.
1. General Areas
a. Develop tools and documents to assist with performance of needs assessment and evaluation
processes.
b. Perform needs assessment and evaluation of current and future educational programs.
c. Link educational needs to objectives, content, and outcome.
d. Analyze and report on knowledge gaps, needs assessments, and evaluation data.
e. Assess and implement methodologies for developing outcomes assessment for CME activities.
f. Ensure that the CME Program, with all documentation, policies and procedures, is fully in
compliance with all regulatory standards and the ACCME Essential Areas, Elements, Standards and
Policies.
2. Assist in the preparation of the CME Program activities as appropriate with Meetings and Conventions
Director.
a. Develop procedure manuals, training activities, forms, and materials for development of the CME
and related volunteers for successful implementation of all CME activities and jointly sponsored
activities.
b. Assume administrative responsibility for maintaining accurate, appropriate, and compliant
records of CME activities as required by the ACCME.
c. Complete application and all necessary documentation for continued accreditation and
coordinate and oversee all on-site meeting activities to insure compliancy with CME standards and
regulations.
3. Serve as Staff Liaison to CME Committee(s)
a. Work with the CME committee(s) to determine appropriate methodology to identify and develop
future CME activities.
b. Identify issues requiring committee discussion/action; assist in developing agendas and reports.
Compile background data as needed for committee use; develop recommendations and proposals
to the committee for action.
c. Coordinate communications and write summation reports for all meetings of the CME Committee.
4. Serve as the primary contact for all commercial support, coordinating and following the Standards for
Commercial Support (SCS).
5. Oversee and enforce compliance with accreditation requirements of all CME activities, while
providing fiscal oversight.
6. Attend all live ACP activities such as annual meetings, conferences, and workshops.
7. Manage relationships with physician faculty, activity directors, and commercial support company
representatives in a manner that is compliant with ACCME guidelines and AMA ethics opinions on
Gifts to Physicians from Industry.
8. Maintain positive relationships with various national and state accrediting bodies.
9. With CME committee, develop long-range CME calendar to maximize potential for successful medical
education opportunities.
10. Develop and update CME policies with approval from the ACP Education Standing Committee and/or
ACP Board of Directors.
11. Be accountable for staying abreast of changes in ACCME policies and ensure compliance with ACCME
Essentials and Standards in order to maintain national accreditation status.
12. Interpret accreditation regulations and advise staff and planning committees in activity development
and implementation.
13. Provide input to the ACP budget preparation process; estimate the financial needs and resources
that are needed to organize all related educational activities.
14. Interact with various external organizations seeking certification for CME activities.
15. Develop and compile annual report on CME Program with analysis of accomplishments and
outreach; initiate recommendations for future focus and direction of the program.
a. Provide the CME committee with notices of commendation or deficiency.
b. Recommend corrective measures.
c. Determine the status of each activity based upon compliance with local and national CME
standards.
The Director of CME must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Superb organizational
skills and strong attention to detail are also required in this position. Must be self-motivated, selfdisciplined, and able to function at an optimal level, while producing results and working independently.
Excellent follow-through skills are required.
The Director of CME must be adept in working with and be creative with physicians and other members
of ACP’s educational committees/task forces in planning, implementing and evaluating CME activities.
The person in this position is accountable for developing and implementing CME activities consistent
with the expressed needs of the target audience(s) as prescribed in the CME mission statement and
identified by needs assessment sources and in accordance with ACCME guidelines and requirements.
Excellent listening skills are essential in this position as well as a demonstrated computer ability,
including proficiency in working with spreadsheets, databases, and on-line learning management
systems to create effective CME programs. Requires the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines,
while balancing multiple projects and performing assignments accurately. Ability to solve problems
while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor at all times is required.
Salary:
80,000.00 - 90,000.00, depending on experience
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Categories:
Compliance and Legal Affairs, Education and/or Training, Evaluation Assessment
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The American College of Phlebology (ACP) is the premiere association for physicians and allied health
professionals working in the field of phlebology. The College not only acts as a forum for physicians and
other health professionals to exchange medical knowledge, it also offers education and training, and
seeks to improve the standards of medical practitioners and the quality of patient care. The American
College of Phlebology (ACP) is comprised of over 2000 phlebology professionals who are setting the
pace and direction for the growth of the field of phlebology. With an average annual growth rate of
approximately 15% over the past five years, the ACP, through the efforts of its members, is making a
significant impact on the specialty of phlebology.