Department of Education
The Medical Association of Georgia Department of Education manages the accreditation process for organizations wishing to offer Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.
MAG is granted its authority to accredit intrastate providers through its Recognition by the national Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Currently, there are 48 organizations (hospitals, voluntary health organizations and specialty societies) accredited by MAG. These accredited organizations have the authority to offer physicians AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)TM which meets Georgia and Tennessee license renewal requirements.
The Medical Association of Georgia Department of Education abides by all ACCME polices and standards.
Perspectives on Continuing Medical Education: A Q&A with MAG's CME Committee Chair
Hillary Newland, M.D., the chairman of MAG's Continuing Medical Education Committee, recently weighed in on continuing medical education (CME) in Georgia in an interview with 'News from MAG' (NFM).
Click here for 'News from MAG' Q&A
MAG recruiting physicians for CME accreditation role
The Medical Association of Georgia is recruiting physicians to serve as surveyors for its continuing medical education (CME) accreditation program in Georgia.
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MAG's new accreditation manager focused on building brand
Andrew Baumann recently joined the Medical Association of Georgia as its Manager of Accreditation. He manages the intrastate accreditation system for continuing medical education (CME) providers in Georgia, and he's responsible for maintaining MAG's standing with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
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For questions regarding license renewal:
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., 36th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3465
Phone: 404.656.3913
Fax: 404.656.9723
E-Mail: medbd@dch.ga.gov
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
1st Floor, Cordell Hull Building
425 5th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37247-1010
Phone: 615.532.4384
www.state.tn.us/health
Essential Information
- ACCME's New Criteria, Essential Areas and their Elements & Standards for Commercial Support
- ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support
- ACCME Accreditation Policies
- Physician's Recognition Award & Credit System
- ACCME's Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations
- Terms and Definitions to Support Updated Criteria
- 2010 Fee Schedule
- 2011 Fee Schedule
- 2012 Fee Schedule
- 2013 Fee Schedule
Initial Accreditation
- Accreditation Process for First-Time Applicants
- The MAG Pre-Application Process
- Summary of Continuing Medical Education Activities
Reaccreditation
- Confirmation of Intent to Apply for Reaccreditation
- Reaccreditation Survey Reservation Form
- Demographic Information Form
- MAG's Performance in Practice Review: Requirements & Instructions
- Peformance in Practice Documentation Labels
- Summary of Continuing Medical Education Activities
- Instructions for Submitting CME Activity Lists
- Activity List Excel Spreadsheet
Activity Worksheets
- Example of Overall Program Evaluation and Improvement
- Examples of Desirable Physician Attributes
- Getting Ready for a Survey
- Program Evaluation
- Your Level of Compliance
Survey Forms
- MAG Guide to the Accreditation Process and Self Study Report Updated May 2009
- CME Activity Review Instructions and Data Collection Instrument
- Surveyor Report Form for ACCME: Updated Accreditation Criteria
- MAG's Performance in Practice Review: Requirements & Instructions
- Documentation Review Form
Providers accredited by MAG
For assistance or additional information, please contact the Department of Education or by phone at 678.303.9286.