Staff Directory

The primary function of the CME Accreditation Department is to support the Commission on Continuing Professional Development (COCPD) in the administration of activity review for AAFP CME credit. The department also supports the development, recommendation and interpretation of policies relating to CME requirements, standards and guidelines. To contact the CME Accreditation Department staff, call 800-274-2237. Each staff member's direct extension and e-mail address are listed below.

Kathy Marian
Manager, Accreditation, Teaching, and Learning Department
kmarian@aafp.org
ext. 6540

Kathy oversees the Accreditation, Teaching, and Learning Departments.

Carly Harrington
Accreditation Services Manager
charrington@aafp.org
ext. 6546

Carly oversees the AAFP CME accreditation review process.

Carol Tierney
Compliance Specialist
ctierney@aafp.org
ext. 6545

Carol assists with accreditation and COCPD issues, and coordinates department communications with the constituent chapters.

Sheryl Druen
Quality Specialist
sdruen@aafp.org
ext. 6547

Sheryl conducts audits of activities approved for AAFP CME, coordinates the appeals process, and manages quality control for the accreditation review process, including evidence-based CME (EB CME).

Paula Nicholson
Review Coordinator
pnichols@aafp.org
ext. 6548

Paula processes CME applications for live, enduring material, and journal activities.

Candice Reynolds
Review Coordinator
creynold@aafp.org
ext. 6544

Candice processes CME applications for live, enduring material, and journal activities.

Elizabeth (Liz) Romine
Accounts and Online Information Coordinator
eromine@aafp.org
ext. 6541

Liz coordinates the department's accounting system, including accounts payable and receivable. Liz supports department staff with administrative duties.

Diane Schmid
Administratve Review Coordinator
dschmid@aafp.org
ext. 6542

Diane processes all AAFP chapter applications. She maintains the department's Web content, manages the marketing efforts of AAFP CME accreditation and helps CME providers who are unfamiliar with the AAFP CME accreditation process.