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AMA withdraws from CME accrediting body.

M A Grayson, A L Appelbaum

    The Hospital Medical Staff
    |August 10, 1979
    PubMed
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    The American Medical Association (AMA) withdrew from the Continuing Medical Education (CME) accrediting body. This decision resolves state association issues but may lead to dual accreditation systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Professional Association Governance

    Background:

    • The American Medical Association (AMA) faced internal and external pressures regarding continuing medical education (CME) accreditation.
    • State medical associations expressed dissatisfaction with the existing accreditation framework.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the AMA House of Delegates' decision regarding CME accreditation.
    • To outline the implications of the AMA's withdrawal from the Liaison Committee on Continuing Medical Education (LCCME).
    • To note the AMA's policy modification on chiropractic care.

    Main Methods:

    • The study is based on reporting the official vote and stated reasons of the AMA House of Delegates.
    • Analysis of the potential impact of the AMA's decision on CME accreditation.

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    Main Results:

    • The AMA House of Delegates voted to withdraw from the LCCME.
    • The AMA will revert to its own independent CME accreditation system.
    • The AMA revised its stance on chiropractic care to address legal challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • The AMA's withdrawal from the LCCME resolves conflicts with state associations.
    • The decision creates a potential for dual CME accreditation bodies, impacting medical education standards.
    • Policy adjustments in chiropractic care aim to mitigate legal risks for the AMA.