Continuing Medical Education
CME
The University of Illinois College of Medicine (UI COM), Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) as a provider of continuing medical education. Activities are based on identified needs relevant to the target audience. Topics may include clinical practice, relevant research, the physician-patient relationship, patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development in healthcare delivery.
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Rachel Probst, Continuing Medical Education Coordinator
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Application Approval Process
To allow sufficient time for review and approval, applications for new or renewal activities must be submitted 60–90 days before the scheduled activity.
Submission and Review Process:
All applications (proposals) must undergo the standard CME application process, which includes multiple levels of review before final approval:
Step 1 – Initial Submission and CME Coordinator Review:
The CME Coordinator reviews the proposal upon submission to ensure all required information is included. If revisions are needed, the submitting parties will be contacted before further review.
Step 2 – Peoria Committee on CME Review:
Once prepared, the proposal is reviewed by the Peoria Committee on CME for initial evaluation.
If any revisions are required, they must be addressed before moving to the next stage.
Step 3 – Executive Committee on CME Review & Final Approval:
Approved proposals from the Peoria Committee are forwarded to the U of I Executive CME Committee for final review and approval.
Activities scheduled after the U of I Executive CME Approval Meeting date may be eligible for CME credit if fully approved.
If revisions are needed at any stage, the submitting parties will be notified before the proposal moves forward for further review and approval.
Important Notes:
Final Submission Deadlines are the latest possible dates to submit a proposal for review.
Proposals submitted after the 60-day minimum deadline may not be reviewed if they are incomplete or require revisions.
Late submissions risk being deferred to the next available meeting, which may impact CME eligibility.
Committee meeting times
| Submission Deadline (90 Days Prior to Activity Date) | Local CME Advisory Committee Meeting | Committee on Continuing Professional Development Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/26 | 3/18/26 | 4/2/2026 |
| 2/6/26 | none | 5/7/2026 |
| 3/6/26 | 5/6/26 | 6/4/2026 |
| 4/3/26 | 6/3/26 | 7/2/2026 |
| 5/8/26 | 7/1/26 | 8/6/2026 |
| 6/5/26 | 8/5/2026 | 9/3/2026 |
| 7/3/26 | 9/2/2026 | 10/1/2026 |
| 8/7/26 | 10/7/2026 | 11/5/2026 |
| 9/4/26 | 11/4/2026 | 12/3/2026 |