Credit Application Process Overview

Step 1: Review AAFP's Eligibility Requirements

CME providers may apply for AAFP credit for CME activities that are relevant to family medicine and meet the AAFP Credit System's eligibility requirements. It may be helpful to reference our decision tree when trying to determine whether a topic is eligible for AAFP CME credit. It’s also recommended that CME providers familiarize themselves with Credit System policies prior to applying.

Eligibility Requirements Decision Tree Policies

Step 2: Establish Individual and Organization Accounts

Individuals who wish to apply for credit must have an individual AAFP account that is linked to an AAFP Credit System CME provider account.

Individual Accounts:

If an individual does not have an existing individual AAFP account, one must be created. Once an individual account exists, individuals can request to have it linked to an existing organization account by emailing cmecredit@aafp.org. Any questions pertaining to individual account creation should be directed to the Member Resource Center at (800) 274-2237 or by emailing aafp@aafp.org.

CME Provider Organization Accounts:

If the organization under which applications for CME credit will be submitted does not have an active AAFP Credit System CME provider account, a request to create a new CME provider account, along with a one-time fee, must be submitted so the Credit System can assess the organization’s eligibility and if appropriate, establish a new account. The following information is required in the New CME Provider Request Form:

Application Fee Organization Eligibility

Create an individual account.
The organization’s name, type, contact information, purpose and mission, and primary intended audience.
Organizational chart only if your organization, or any of its sister or parent companies, produces, markets, sells, re-sells, or distributes healthcare products used by or on patients.
Copies of the following documentation:
- Completed educational plan using this template for one CME session. Download template
- Example of the CME activity evaluation and/or assessment
- Copy of your organization’s CME Relevant Financial Relationship Policy and Disclosure Form
- Copy of your organization’s policy for managing commercial support

After clicking “Request Provider Account,” you will be taken to the New CME Provider Request Form page.
You can choose between submitting an organization account request for a “Standard CME Provider” or an “ALSO/BLSO Only Provider.”
After completing your request for a “Standard CME Provider” or “ALSO/BLSO Only Provider,” the Credit System staff will review the submission and determine the next steps.
Please allow up to 10 business days for staff to reply to these requests.

Step 3: Complete a Credit Application

Log in to your CME provider dashboard to complete your application. Once logged in, you will see your dashboard, which lists all applications for which you are the application owner.

Select one of three pathways: Simple, Advanced, or ALSO/BLSO. (The application pathway is determined based upon the structure and design of a CME provider’s educational content.)
Enter activity level details.
Add a session, or sessions, with the appropriate session format(s) and session level details.
Submit and pay for the application. View fees.

Questions?

Contact: AAFP Credit System
cmecredit@aafp.org
(800) 274-2237