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50 Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Medical Education & Professional Development
Founded in 1976, the Sacme (SACME) has dedicated five decades to advancing the field of continuing professional development in healthcare. Our organization serves as a nexus for scholars, educators, and leaders committed to improving clinician practice, patient care, and public health through evidence-based education. With a membership comprising distinguished professionals from over 20 countries, we foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in medical education. Our flagship initiatives include annual research grants, faculty development programs, and the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, all grounded in rigorous academic scholarship. Through our Certificate of Recognition Program, we provide structured professional development opportunities for emerging and established educators in continuing medical education.SACME's strategic partnerships with leading medical institutions enable us to shape national and international standards for continuing education. Our Technology-Enhanced CPD Committee pioneers digital learning solutions, while our Mentorship Program connects experienced professionals with emerging leaders in the field. With headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia, we maintain a global impact through virtual programming and international member engagement. Our tripartite mission focuses on advancing health equity, enhancing CPD value, and promoting clinician wellbeing through educational scholarship. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we continue to evolve our offerings to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.
Services
Continuing Medical Education
Research Grants
Annual Meetings
Faculty Development
Mentorship Programs
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of experience shaping continuing medical education standards
- Our members include 200+ internationally recognized medical education experts
- We offer exclusive research grants for CPD/CE scholarship development
- Our technology-enhanced learning committee pioneers digital medical education solutions
- We provide structured mentorship programs connecting emerging and established educators
Services
Continuing Medical Education
Our continuing medical education programs provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based learning opportunities to maintain clinical competence. These initiatives focus on implementing innovative teaching methodologies and evaluating educational outcomes. Participants gain access to cutting-edge research through our journal and interactive learning platforms, supporting lifelong learning and practice improvement.
Research Grants
SACME offers competitive research grants to advance scholarship in continuing professional development. These funds support studies examining educational interventions' impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes. Recipients receive mentorship from established researchers and opportunities to present findings at our annual meeting, fostering academic growth and knowledge dissemination.
Faculty Development
Our faculty development programs enhance educators' capabilities in curriculum design and assessment methodologies. Through webinars and workshops, participants learn to implement effective teaching strategies and evaluate educational outcomes. The program emphasizes evidence-based approaches to improve teaching effectiveness and learner engagement in medical education.
Annual Meetings
SACME's annual meetings bring together global leaders in medical education for knowledge exchange and networking. These events feature presentations on current research, workshops on innovative teaching methods, and opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects. Virtual attendance options ensure accessibility for international participants.
Mentorship Programs
Our structured mentorship programs connect experienced educators with emerging professionals in medical education. Mentees receive personalized guidance on career development, research methodologies, and educational leadership. The program fosters professional growth through regular virtual meetings and access to exclusive networking opportunities.
People
Jen Alluisi
Executive Director
Oversees SACME's strategic operations and staff coordination. With extensive experience in medical education administration, she provides leadership for board relations and financial planning while guiding key committees.
Linda Caples
President
Serves as SACME's president with expertise in medical education leadership. As a professor at Medical College of Wisconsin, she contributes academic insights to shape the society's strategic direction and programming initiatives.
Pate Jarvis
Program Director
Manages annual meeting programming and research grant initiatives. Coordinates speaker selection and abstract review processes while serving as liaison for program and scholarship committees to ensure academic excellence.
David Wiljer
Strategic Affairs Committee Chair
Leads strategic planning efforts with academic expertise from University of Toronto. Focuses on developing innovative approaches to continuing education challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across healthcare professions.
Joyce Fried
Special Advisor
Provides strategic guidance with decades of experience in medical education. As a Fellow of SACME, she contributes historical perspective while supporting membership engagement and academic initiatives.
Questions
What benefits does SACME membership provide?
Members gain access to research grants, professional development programs, networking opportunities with global medical educators, and exclusive resources like the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions.
How can I participate in SACME's annual meeting?
Register through our website for in-person attendance in Lexington, Kentucky or virtual participation. Early registration discounts and travel awards are available for eligible participants.
What research funding opportunities exist?
SACME offers annual research grants for continuing education scholarship. Applications undergo peer review by our Scholarship Committee, with awards supporting studies that advance medical education practices.
How does SACME support educator development?
We provide faculty development webinars, mentorship programs, and technology-enhanced learning resources to help educators improve teaching effectiveness and stay current with evidence-based methodologies.
What is the Certificate of Recognition Program?
This longitudinal program offers structured professional development in CPD/CE scholarship, featuring flexible modules and mentorship opportunities for healthcare educators at all career stages.
How are donations used for the 50th Anniversary Campaign?
Contributions support operational sustainability, travel awards for trainees, seed grants for emerging researchers, and scholarship programs to ensure accessible medical education opportunities globally.
