The ACCME lists these institutions as eligible for accreditation directly through the ACCME:
- State medical societies
- Liason Committee for Medical Education (LCME)- accredited schools of medicine
- National physician membership organizations
- National medical specialty societies
- Any other organization whose CE programs serve physician learners, 30% or more of whom are from beyond the home or contiguous state(s) of the organization
Any organization whose CE programs serve physician learners, 70% or more of whom are from the home or contiguous state(s) of the organization are eligible to become accredited from an ACCME Recognized State Medical Society.