Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has been notified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) that it has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation for the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2020. The decision was based a review of a self-study report, evidence of performance-in-practice, and an accreditation interview, conducted in October 2013. Accreditation with commendation means that not only has Vanderbilt met the standard accreditation requirements it has also demonstrated engagement with the quality improvement enterprise in a way that supports physician learning and quality patient care. Members of the Division of Continuing Medical Education, now part of the Office for Continuous Professional Development, are Nanette Bahlinger, Assistant Director, Heidi Wilson, CME Administrator, and Eric Huffman, CME Administrator. Lixin Chen provided IT support until February 2014. Don Moore, PhD, is Director.
