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Application Review Fees

  • AAFP Credit System application fees are for review services rendered and are non-refundable or transferable.
  • The review process begins once the review fee is paid in full.
  • Standard application review processing is 30 business days from the receipt of payment.
  • Rush reviews available upon request (additional fee required). Reviews conducted in 3-5 business days.
  • Online payment options: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Discount available for non-profit organizations: Non-profit CME Provider organizations that have a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status under the IRC, or are bona fide federal, state, or local governmental entities or agencies qualify for discounted review fees. To qualify, a copy of the determination letter from the IRS must accompany the first CME application. The AAFP will keep the letter on file for future reference.
* The $100 data entry fee is applied to the review fee for applications submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail.

Live Activity Applications

Live activity review fees are based on the number of times the same activity is offered within a one year period, beginning with the first date listed on the application.

# of Times the SAME Activity
Takes Place in 1 Year
Review Fee* Non-Profit Discounted Fee*
1 $300 $100
2-30 $400 $200
31+ $500 $300
Annual Series (ex: grand rounds) $500 $300
Training Program $600 $400


Enduring Material & Medical Journal Applications


1-Year Accreditation

Credit Range Review Fee* Non-Profit Discounted Fee*
.25 - 2 $700 $500
2.25 - 5 $900 $700
5.25 - 20 $3,000 $2,000
20.25 - 75 $5,000 $4,000
75.25 - 150 $9,000 $7,000
150.25 + $11,000 $9,000

2-Year Accreditation

Credit Range Review Fee* Non-Profit Discounted Fee*
.25 - 2 $1,000 $750
2.25 - 5 $2,000 $1,500
5.25 - 20 $4,500 $2,500
20.25 - 75 $8,000 $6,000
75.25 - 150 $12,500 $10,000
150.25 + $14,000 $12,500

Renewals (1 Year)

Credit Range Review Fee* Non-Profit Discounted Fee*
.25 - 2 $600 $400
2.25 - 5 $800 $600
5.25 - 20 $2,500 $1,500
20.25 - 75 $4,000 $3,000
75.25 - 150 $7,000 $5,000
150.25 + $9,000 $7,000


Performance Improvement in Practice Applications


2-Year Accreditation Term

Credit Range Review Fee* Non-Profit Discounted Fee*
20 total (5 per stage) $700 $500


Point of Care Applications


1-Year Accreditation Term

Credit Range Review Fee* Non-Profit Discounted Fee*
varies $550 $350

$100 Data Entry Fee


An additional $100 data entry fee is applied to the review fee if applications are submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail. You can save this data entry fee by submitting applications online. Get more information about how to apply online.

Re-Review of Applications


A $100 re-review fee will be applied to all applications that are revised after the official AAFP credit determination letter has been sent to the CME Provider.

Re-review fee will be applied if:
  • The program agenda changes
  • The CME Provider seeks EB designation
A re-review fee does not apply in the event of:
  • A change to the begin or end date of the activity
  • Speaker or faculty changes
  • Additional dates are added to presentation delivery schedule

Rush Fee (review process will take 3-5 business days)


CME providers have the option to pay a rush fee to have their CME application reviewed faster than the standard 30 business days (6 weeks). The rush fee is $500 plus the review fee.

Call the AAFP at (800) 274-2237 to request a rush application review.
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