ACCP Joint Sponsorship Fee Structure
Joint sponsorship occurs when the ACCP (an accredited CME provider) receives an application from a non-CME accredited provider, requesting that the ACCP provide CME credit for an educational activity. Accreditation of an organization is determined through the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). For each educational activity requesting joint sponsorship, the ACCP requires submission of an online application. Upon submission, the application is sent to the ACCP Continuing Education Committee for review and recommendation for possible approval. Once approved, the ACCP must take CME responsibility for the activity as it is presented, in cooperation with the non-accredited institution/organization, and follow all ACCP and ACCME guidelines.
Beginning July 5, 2005, any institution/organization that submits an educational activity application to the ACCP for consideration of joint sponsorship will be required to pay a flat fee, based on the estimated size of the activity. The fee will be payable in two parts: 1) $500.00 will be due immediately upon approval of the application, and 2) the remainder will be due 60 days prior to the activity's start date. The joint sponsorship fee includes ACCP staff time necessary to provide administrative services required by the ACCP to comply with our educational standards, as well as those of the ACCME.
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| Summary of ACCP Joint Sponsorship Fee Structure |
Number of
Attendees |
Processing Fee
Due upon approval of application |
Joint Sponsorship Fee
Due 60 days prior to activity start date |
Total |
| 100 or less |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
| 101 - 300 |
$500 |
$2,000 |
$2,500 |
| 300 - 499 |
$500 |
$2,500 |
$3,000 |
| 500+ |
Contact the ACCP Educational Resources Office |
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The following procedural steps for Joint Sponsorship highlight the ACCP educational standards and the ACCME Essential Elements, in association with the American Medical Association.
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Complete the appropriate application on-line by selecting from the links at the left.
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Application: must be completed and submitted electronically, stating all pertinent information
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Application Approval: upon approval of the application, a $500.00 processing fee must be paid to the ACCP to begin coordination of the activity and generation of all CME forms to be provided by the ACCP.
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Finances: The ACCP is responsible for general oversight of the educational activity's financial accounts to ensure compliance with the ACCME Essential Elements and Standards for Commercial Support. Guidelines will be provided with each accepted application.
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Faculty Disclosure Forms: it is mandatory that all participants (Course Director, planning committee members and participating faculty) complete and sign the ACCP Faculty Agreement forms. All faculty agreement forms must be completed, signed, and provided to the ACCP 60 days prior to the date of the educational activity so appropriate review and resolution of potential conflicts can occur. The course chair is responsible for this process and must verify in writing that all conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the educational activity.
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Faculty Disclosure: at the time of the activity, it is mandatory that individual faculty publicly disclose (both orally and by written handout or slide) any disclosed conflicts of interest.
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Evaluation Forms: it is mandatory that all ACCP evaluation forms be completed and submitted to the ACCP program coordinator at the conclusion of the conference.
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CME Certificates: will be awarded on-site for those physicians in attendance who have returned a completed ACCP evaluation form. Upon receipt of an evaluation form turned in to the course chair, an online record of the CME certificate will be available on the ACCP Web site approximately 2-3 weeks after the end date of the activity. An ACCP certificate of attendance will be awarded to non-MD participants.
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Commercial Support and Letters of Agreement: if there is ANY commercial support for the educational activity, it is mandatory that this agreement be completed by all parties prior to the event. This agreement must identify in writing what the support is designated for, and must have signatures by both the sponsoring organization representative and the ACCP.
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Syllabus and/or Handouts: a draft copy of the speakers' syllabi or handouts should be provided to the ACCP at least two weeks prior to the activity to ensure that all materials are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
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ACCP Educational Calendar: the approved educational activity will be included in the ACCP educational calendar in print and on the ACCP Web site.
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