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The University of Washington School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education strives to provide high quality educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare providers which enhance their knowledge, skill and professional performance. We are dedicated to improving overall patient care and the general health and well-being of the public.

CME Mission Statement

The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) and its Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public. In pursuit of this mission, the School is committed to excellence in biomedical education, research and healthcare. A regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized program in CME which provides unbiased, current and high quality education is an important component  of the School’s core academic activities.
 

CME Online Registration Information & Policies

  • Delivery Method and Website Order Page - Registration purchase receipts will be sent by email. The website order page is a secure hosted page.
  • Return/Refund Policy - Information can be found under each specific course that is open for registration. Click “Details” under the course for more information.
  • Privacy Policy & Statement - Information can be found at the bottom of the Home page by clicking “Privacy”.
  • Questions/Concerns/Comments - Please contact us by clicking on "Contact Us" at the bottom of the Home page.
  • You can register for courses by clicking the "Register" button under the course listing.
  • For general information about courses, click the "Details" button under the course you would like information about.
  • Click "Sign In" on the bar menu to view transcripts or download receipts.

CME General Cancellation & Refund Policy
The Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation. No refunds will be issued following individual course cancellation deadlines. A $75.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received.  The processing fee will only be waived if the course is cancelled by the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Cancellation by the registrant prior to the official cancellation by CME will not result in a subsequent return of the processing fee.

The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by written notification and receive a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. Contact the CME Office with questions: call 206.543.1050, fax 206.221.4525 or email [email protected].

Prior to the start of a live webinar, please ensure you have the appropriate system requirements to view the live webinar. More information about the recommended technical requirements is below. No refunds will be available for technical issues not controlled by UW CME.

CME Resources

If you would like to find information on accreditation, CME application and process, CME training materials, and information our fees and timelines, please visit: https://sites.uw.edu/cme/

Copyright Statement
The content is the property of the University of Washington and is protected by law, including but not limited to copyright and trademark statutes. This content is for educational purposes only and may not be used for commercial gain. The University of Washington reserves the right to revise or withdraw content from use. Redistribution of this content is strictly prohibited. For questions related to content use, please contact the CME office.

CME Staff

Jessica Minick, MPA | Executive Director, CME

Mary Ann Valentine | Manager, Programs & Operations

Kristie Herbord |Manager, Education & Accreditation

Jonathan Alvarado | Budget/Fiscal Analyst

Accreditation

The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Other Credits

University of Washington Continuing Medical Education is approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board as a provider of clock hours for educators.

For the purpose of recertification, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.

Approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and may provide continuing education hours (clock hours) beginning October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.