Online Application Process

Step 1: Create a CME Provider account

Go to www.aafp.org/cmea/createaccount
Enter at least one of the following: name of organization, organization ID number, or zip code
An AAFP account confirmation e-mail will be sent to you. Please keep a copy for your files.

Step 2: Submit Application for Certification of CME Activity

Learn More:

CME Credit Eligibility Requirements -- Descriptions of Prescribed and Elective CME credit requirements, plus a list of activities not eligible for CME credit.

Live Activities -- CME activity with two or more learners that takes place in real time.

Enduring Materials -- Self-study activities including audio, CD ROM, online, print, video, etc.

Medical Journals -- Collection of articles in audio, online, print or video format.

Performance Improvement in Practice -- Long-term, practice-based education that focuses on performance measurement and systems improvement.

Point of Care CME -- Practice-based learning that takes place in support of specific patient care.

Special Activity Areas -- Approved life support courses, scientific exhibits and posters, and procedural training skills.

Credit Statements -- Continuing medical education (CME) statements to be used upon written credit approval from the American Academy of Family Physicians.