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Call for Nominations for the NAMEC Board of DirectorsThe deadline for nomination submissions is November 23, 2025

This is a call for nominations to fill open seats for the NAMEC Board of Directors.

• 1 President-Elect Position (1-year term, 2-year term as President, and 1-year term as Past President); must be a current BOD member
• One Director Position (3-year term)
• One Director Position (2-year term)

Duties of Directors

• Directors must be willing to, at minimum, attend 1 face-to face board meeting per year (usually held during the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions Annual Conference), participate on Board conference calls (approximately monthly) and participate with standing and ad hoc committees as requested by the President
• Directors must be willing to Chair standing and ad hoc committees as requested by the President
• Directors should also be willing to serve as an officer of the organization (officer nominees must come from the current members of the Board)

Qualifications of Nominees

• Nominees should be employed by a NAMEC member organization and have at least 3 years’ experience in the CE/CPD industry
• All nominees should possess leadership ability, a high degree of personal and professional integrity, and the ability to recruit members to the organization and volunteers to support our activities
• In addition, the organization encourages individuals with one or more of the following characteristics, which have been identified as critical skills/qualifications for Board members:
• • Familiarity with changes in healthcare and medical education, particularly the role of CE/CPD in improving the quality and safety of patient care
  • CE/CPD regulatory expertise
  • Experience related to MEC public relations and/or advocacy
  • Strong skills in business, marketing, and/or communications
  • Knowledge of adult education principles

Nomination and Election Process

• To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be members of organizations that meet the definition of “full voting”
• Any representative of a “full voting” organization may make a nomination, including a self-nomination.
• Candidates must submit the following information to the NAMEC Business Office, info@NAMEC-assn.org by November 23, 2025
• • A biographical sketch of no more than 350 words
  • A “statement of philosophy” pertinent to the goals and mission of the organization of no more than 350 words

• The Nomination and Elections Committee will review the submissions, prepare the slate of candidates, and email a ballot to the “primary” member of each “full voting” organization. 
• All ballots (1 from each member organization) must be cast on or before December 12, 2025
• The results of the election will be announced on or before December 19, 2025

Candidates should expect an email acknowledging receipt of their submission from the NAMEC business office. If an acknowledgement is not received, please call 205-824-7612 to ensure your submission is received.

NAMEC Board of Directors’ and Officers’ Code of Ethics

NAMEC board members have an obligation to do more than just meet legal standards. NAMEC board members are expected to meet standards of conduct as well. All board members must agree to uphold the NAMEC Board of Directors Code of Ethics statement upon election to the Board.

NAMEC Board of Directors’ and Officers’ Code of Ethics statement

As a member of the NAMEC Board of Directors I will:

• Ensure that my fiduciary duty to NAMEC is the foundation for all of my actions as a Board member
• Represent the interests of all members served by NAMEC
• Refrain from using my service on the NAMEC Board primarily for my own personal advantage
• Keep confidential any information so designated by the Board of Directors
• Approach all Board issues with an open mind, listen respectfully to the opinions of my Board colleagues, and make decisions based on the best interests of NAMEC and its members
• Act with the authority of NAMEC only when such authority is delegated to me by the Board or the bylaws
• Sign or e-mail an agreement attesting to this policy

All interested candidates should forward their biographical sketch and statement of philosophy to the NAMEC Business Office by November 23, 2025.

Email: info@NAMEC-assn.org

Website: http://www.NAMEC-assn.org

If you have questions regarding the nominations process or the duties of Officers and Directors, please contact Kurt Boyce at kboyce@appliedcme.com.

Be a voice to Learn to Thrive 2026! ACCME’s Call for Proposals is now open, with submissions accepted through Friday, October 3, 2025.

Learn to Thrive 2026, ACCME’s annual meeting, will take place on May 6-8, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. CE providers and other stakeholders are invited to shape te conversation by submitting proposals for:

1.      Inspire and Teach! peer-led sessions

2.      CE Effectiveness & Best Practices research project(s)

3.      Better Together working group proposals

Visit the Learn to Thrive 2026 Call for Proposals website for details and submission guidelines.

The National Association of Medical Education Companies (NAMEC), is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th annual NAMEC Best Practices Awards to improve Continuing Medical Education (CME). 

CME is an industry rooted in change, a profession that calls upon our abilities to recognize and address new challenges. It requires us to utilize our intellect, our diligence, and our creativity. NAMEC believes that each of these elements should be acknowledged. NAMEC congratulates the 2024 award winners for Best Practices in CME. 

2024 Recipients

NAMEC Best Practice in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education presented to CME Outfitters: Addressing Racial Disparities and Implicit Bias: A Multi-Year Health Equity Educational Initiative - https://www.cmeoutfitters.com/practice/diversity-and-inclusion-hub/

NAMEC Best Practice in Collaboration Among CME Stakeholders presented to Global Education Group and Iridium Continuing Education, LLC: Bridging Distances in PAH: Bringing Best Practices to the People Through Telementoring - https://www.iridiumce.com/bridging-distances-in-pah 

NAMEC Best Practice in Enduring Material Educational Design presented to ACHL: Heart or Lung Conundrums: Unleash Your Diagnostic Skills - https://www.achlcme.org/case-challenge-social

NAMEC Best Practice in Innovative Educational Methods presented to ACHL: Establishing Effective Interprofessional Care Pathways for Obstructive Sleep Apnea - https://www.osainstitute.org/?utm_source=namec&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=award&utm_id=sleep230

NAMEC Best Practice in Learner Outcomes presented to DKBmed: Saving Sight: Vision Protection & Blindness Prevention in Diabetes – Achieving Best Practice in Learner Outcomes through AI-Driven DR Screening and Education - https://dkbmed.com/programs?categories%5B%5D=11&sort= 

NAMEC Best Practice in Live Activity Educational Design presented to HMP Education, An HMP Global Company: TD360 Learning Lab: An Innovative Self-Directed, Expert-Driven, and Hands-On Reinforced Learning Experience - https://www.td-360.com/

NAMEC Brian P. Russell Exemplary CME Professional presented to Andrea Funk - https://www.globaleducationgroup.com 

The awards were presented during the annual conference of the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEHP).  NAMEC appreciates all members and companies who submitted for consideration of these awards. 

The 2025 Best Practices awards will be requested later this year and we encourage companies that have qualifying projects to consider becoming a member to be eligible to submit for an award.

More information is available to learn more about the history of the NAMEC awards program.

About NAMEC

NAMEC is a professional association dedicated to:

•   Represent the interests of medical education companies (MECs), including advocacy for MECs and education of the professionals who work for them.

•   Support the advancement of certified education as an integral part of the healthcare community in improving patient health outcomes.

•   Foster increased collaboration among certified education stakeholders in a manner of mutual support, professionalism, and respect.

•   Advocate, demonstrate, and support the value of certified education.

Dear NAMEC Colleagues:

The NAMEC Awards Committee will begin accepting nominations for the 20th Annual NAMEC Best Practice Awards on Monday, October 7th. NAMEC encourages all member organizations to submit one or two nominations. Criteria and nomination processes are included in this email. This year NAMEC will recognize outstanding achievement in the following categories:

• Best Practice in Collaboration Among CE/CPD Stakeholders
• Best Practice in Enduring Material Educational Design
• Best Practice in Innovative Educational Methods
• Best Practice in Learner Outcomes
• Best Practice in Live Activity Educational Design (On-Site or Virtual)
• Best Practice in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education
• Brian P. Russell Exemplary CE/CPD Professional Award

CE/CPD is an industry rooted in change, a profession that calls upon our abilities to recognize and address new challenges. It requires us to utilize our intellect, our diligence, and our creativity. We believe that application of these attributes should be acknowledged. Nominations should be received no later than 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Please send your recommendations to NAMEC at kboyce@appliedcme.com. The date and time for the Awards ceremony will be announced in January, 2025. If you have questions about the awards contact Kurt Boyce at kboyce@appliedcme.com

Member organizations are allowed to submit a maximum of two (2) nominations per year, but each nomination must be in a different category

Thank you for your continued support of NAMEC.

Best Regards,

Andrea Funk, CHCP
President
NAMEC

2024 NAMEC Awards Cover Sheet Final.pdf

2024 NAMEC Awards Submission Process Document Final.pdf

ACCME Learn to Thrive Opportunities

Join the Conversation with Learn to Thrive PLUS! A virtual gathering for the accredited CE community.

ACCME will host Learn to Thrive PLUS—a dynamic virtual gathering designed to continue and expand the vibrant conversations started at our in-person meeting in Chicago this past May, and to welcome new voices into our growing community. Registration is only $75/person for accredited providers. Visit the Events Calendar on the ACCME website for more information and to register.

Add your voice to Learn to Thrive 2025! ACCME’s Call for Proposals is now accepting submissions.

The ACCME is also inviting the CE community to contribute educational leadership to its annual meeting, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel on April 23-25, 2025. ACCME is currently accepting proposals for Learn to Thrive 2025 for Inspire and Teach! sessions and CE research project(s). Suggestions for 2025 Working Groups will be solicited in the Fall of 2024.  

Visit the Learn to Thrive 2025 website for more information about the Call for Proposals, including rules and details for submission. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Titled "Medical Education Companies and Their Contribution to Continuing Education/Continuing Professional Development in the US", the results of this 2023 survey managed by NAMEC are now available. 

Non-members - submit this short form to obtain access or click here to join NAMEC.

Members may click here to access the results (make sure you are logged in to your profile)

The National Association of Medical Education Companies (NAMEC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors:

Officers

Andrea Funk, CHCP; President
General Manager, Global Education Group

Melissa Wiles; President-Elect
Founder and President, Iridium Continuing Education

Tricia Wilson, MS, CHCP; Secretary
Educational Activity Program Manager, Optum Health Education

The office of President consists of a 2-year term, followed by a 1-year term as Past President.

The office of President-Elect consists of a 1-year term, followed by a 2-year term as President and a 1-year term as Past President.

The office of Secretary consists of a 3-year term.

Board of Directors

Whitney Faler, MPA, CHCP
Director of Accreditation and Outcomes, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine

David Mullins, CHCP
Director of Professional Education, Paradigm Medical Communications

Meg Oliverio, MD
Associate Medical Director, Pri-Med

Alyssa Rossi
Program Manager, Iridium Continuing Education

Debi Susalka
Vice President of Business Development, Infograph-Ed

Andrea Zimmerman, EdD
Senior Director, Accreditation and Compliance, HMP Global

Kurt Boyce; Board Consultant (non-voting)
Vice President, CME & Compliance, Applied Clinical Education 

NAMEC has six Directors. Each Director position carries a 3-year term. Terms are staggered to maintain Board consistency from year-to-year.  New board members elected for 2024 include Whitney Faler, Alyssa Rossi and Andrea Zimmerman.

About NAMEC

The Mission of NAMEC is to:

• Represent the interests of medical education companies (MECs), including advocacy for MECs and education of the professionals who work for them.

• Support the advancement of certified education as an integral part of the healthcare community in improving patient health outcomes.

• Foster increased collaboration among certified education stakeholders in a manner of mutual support, professionalism, and respect.

• Advocate, demonstrate, and support the value of certified education.

The Goals of the association are to:

• Serve as a forum for discussion of issues, challenges, and opportunities relevant to both MECs and the certified education enterprise as a whole.

• Strengthen relationships among MECs and other certified education stakeholders.

• Facilitate educational activities dedicated specifically to the needs of NAMEC members.

• Disseminate information, publish papers and issue statements that support the continuing professional activities produced by MECs.

• Represent MECs and the certified education enterprise to the media, governmental agencies, and other outside organizations.

• Direct activities that elevate the best practices of the certified education enterprise.

More information about NAMEC can be found at www.namec-assn.org.

The webinar recorded November 8, 2023 - 10 Things I Hate About Your Outcomes Report - is now available. 

View webinar recording.

See all past events.

Dear NAMEC Colleagues:

The NAMEC Awards Committee will begin accepting nominations for the 19^th Annual NAMEC Best Practice Awards on Monday, October 2^nd. NAMEC encourages all member organizations to submit one or more nominations. Criteria and nomination processes are included in this email.

This year NAMEC will recognize outstanding achievement in the following categories:

• Best Practice in Collaboration Among CE/CPD Stakeholders
• Best Practice in Enduring Material Educational Design
• Best Practice in Innovative Educational Methods
• Best Practice in Learner Outcomes
• Best Practice in Live Activity Educational Design (On-Site or Virtual)
• Best Practice in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education
• Brian P. Russell Exemplary CE/CPD Professional Award

CE/CPD is an industry rooted in change, a profession that calls upon our abilities to recognize and address new challenges. It requires us to utilize our intellect, our diligence, and our creativity. We believe that application of these attributes should be acknowledged.

Nominations should be received no later than 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Please send your recommendations to NAMEC at kboyce@appliedcme.com.The date and time for the Awards ceremony will be announced in January, 2024. If you have questions about the awards contact Kurt Boyce at kboyce@appliedcme.com

2023 NAMEC Awards Cover Sheet.pdf

2023 NAMEC Awards Submission Process Document Final.pdf

Title: 7 Deadly Sins of Social Media CME: How To Avoid Them

Program Overview:

The landscape of social media in continuing medical education has changed considerably in the past several years, and with it, our collective knowledge of the many platforms that may (or may not) fit in to the medical education landscape.  In this webinar, trailblazers in social media medical education will explore the seven sins that providers who implement social media activities are struggling with now - and practical strategies to reset course.

Presenters:

Allison Gardner, PhD, CHCP
Senior Vice President, Educational Strategy and Content
Med-IQ

Allison Kickel, CHCP
President and Founder
Bonum Continuing Education

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 12PM EST

You must register in advance! Click here to register.