Responsible Unit Approval for CME Activities

Before a CME application can be considered for credit, the Office of CME and Lifelong Learning requires confirmation from leadership that the activity aligns with the educational, strategic, and financial priorities of the responsible unit.

Steps to obtain responsible unit approval

  1. Download a copy of your CME application pages (see Application > Files – upload/download > Open > Download) and any supporting documentation (e.g., budget) to include with your approval request. Please combine into one PDF document before attaching to your request email.
  2. Complete the top section of the Responsible Unit CME Activity Approval Form (save as PDF) to include with your approval request.
  3. Identify the responsible unit’s Designated CME Approver.
  4. Copy the template email below and update each field indicated in red to ensure all necessary details are included and attached to your request.
  5. Send the email to the designated CME approver.
  6. Once you have received approval, include the completed form or a copy of the email approval in your application in MiCME and submit.

 

Template Email to Request Responsible Unit Approval

Subject: Approval Requested: CME Activity <insert MiCME Activity ID>

Hello Dr. <insert name>,

As part of our CME application, we are required to obtain your approval as the designated CME approver for our responsible unit. Please see below and attached for the required activity details:

Activity Name: <insert activity name>

MiCME Activity ID: <insert MiCME Activity ID>

Activity Date(s): <insert date(s)>

Educational Planner(s): <insert planner(s)>

Responsible Unit: <insert responsible unit>

Attached you will find a copy of our application for your review <be sure to attach as PDF>. Additionally, I have included a copy of the Responsible Unit CME Activity Approval Form for you to complete <be sure to attach as PDF>. If you have any difficulty completing this form, please reply to this email with your attestation of the following, and I will use a saved PDF of this email chain as verification for approval in my application:

I have reviewed the proposed CME activity and confirm it is financially viable, aligned with the department's educational mission, and offers educational content that conforms with that which is recognized and accepted by the profession as within the basic medical sciences, the discipline of clinical medicine, and the provision of health care to the public.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. I would appreciate your response by <insert due date>.

Best,

<insert your name>