Welcome to the American College of Medical Practice Executives!
Established in 1956, the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)is the standard-setting and certification body of the Medical Group Management Association. ACMPE offers board certification and Fellowship in medical practice management. ACMPE’s mission is to continually improve the performance of medical group practice professionals and the organizations they represent. Their vision is to be the recognized leader in defining and supporting the profession of medical group management. Some benefits of board certification:
- Demonstrates your broad knowledge of medical practice management
- Enhances your professional status by earning a nationally recognized professional designation
- Provides a distinct advantage over other candidates when seeking employment and promotions
- Assists you in demanding more salary, on average, than non certified professionals
- Expands your network of medical practice executives who have chosen to excel in the profession
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The board certification exam assesses your:
- Knowledge and understanding of the broad scope of medical practice management principles and issues
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Oral communication skills
ACMPE board certified professionals enjoy:
- Professional respect from physicians, peers and colleagues
- Increased earning and career potential
- Leading many of the nation’s best-performing medical practices
Fellows are members of ACMPE who have chosen to advance beyond board certification. Fellowship (FACMPE) is the highest level of distinction in the medical management field.
THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
The Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Managementis the most comprehensive, authoritative resource for those who seek to assess and develop their skills and knowledge in this profession. Every profession possesses a body of knowledge representing the entirety of information about that profession. It’s one way that professionals establish their claim to an expertise that deserves recognition. The Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management represents just such an achievement. It defines and legitimizes the unique knowledge and skill set for the medical practice management profession. It helps set the standards that preserve the profession’s integrity and promote its growth.
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES
CERTIFICATION CHANGES DUE JANUARY 1, 2019
- Board eligible classification: Candidates will be allowed to enter the program even if they may not yet meet the education and experience requirements. Candidates must show an understanding and knowledge of the principles of medical practice administration by passing the multiple-choice exam. Certification will be achieved by passing the scenario-based exam, complete the required 50 continuing education credit hours and attain a Bachelor’s degree or 120 college credits and two years of healthcare experience.
- Continuing education credits include 30 hours from MGMA state and national learning, including at least 12 LIVE hours. The remaining 20 hours may come from either MGMA or qualified outside sources. This will also apply to the 50 hours of continuing education required every three years to remain certified.
- If you enter the board certification program in 2019, you will have to complete your exam and 50 hours of CE within three years of application date.
- FELLOWSHIP-Starting in 2019 for the Fellowship program, you must have either a Bachelor’s degree and seven years of healthcare experience or a Master’s degree and five years of experience. At least two years must be in a leadership role. There will be a requirement of six volunteer hours (3 hours from healthcare, 3 hours of community service). Professional paper submission will be phased out and a move towards submission of innovative business plan proposals. Candidates who enter the Fellowship program in 2019 will have two years from the application date to complete the requirements.
PATHS TO CERTIFICATION
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PATHWAY 1 STEP ONE: Apply
STEP TWO: BECOME BOARD CERTIFIED
STEP THREE: MAINTAIN YOUR CMPE CREDENTIAL
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PATHWAY 2 STEP ONE: APPLY
STEP TWO: BECOME BOARD ELIGIBLE
STEP THREE: BECOME BOARD CERTIFIED
STEP FOUR: MAINTAIN YOUR CMPE CREDENTIAL
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Fellowship
Once you achieve ACMPE board certification, you are eligible to become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE). Join your colleagues as a medical practice management thought leader by sharing your expertise and insights with a contribution to the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management.
By authoring a professional paper or three case studies, you empower other professionals in the field with rich insights and powerful examples of real-world issues facing today’s group practices.
To ensure that your contribution provides maximum value, the submission process for your topic and manuscript includes review and suggestions from a team of ACMPE Fellows.
What do you gain from Fellowship?
Attaining the Fellow designation means more professional respect and recognition, countless leadership opportunities and an enhanced level of empowerment. Fellow status is the highest level of distinction you can reach in the medical practice management profession, and it is a rewarding journey that will yield great professional and personal growth.
Throughout the process, you will have the support of Association staff, colleagues and those who have already achieved Fellowship to guide you through the program. Valued volunteers such as Fellowship mentors and Professional Papers Committee graders are also available to ensure your success.
To learn more please visit the Fellowship Website
PATH TO FELLOWSHIP (AS OF JANUARY 1ST, 2019)
STEP ONE: QUALIFY AND APPLY
- Earn the Certified Medical Practice
Exceutive (CMPE) credential - Be a current MGMA member
- Pay a one-time application fee
- Submit your Fellowship program application
- Hold a Bachelor's degree with at least seven
years of healthcare experience, including
two years in a leadership role.
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- Hold a Master's degree with at least five
years of healthcare experience, including
two years in leadership role.
STEP TWO: PREPARE A BUSINESS PLAN
- Identify a relevant problem in healthcare
which requires an innovative solution and is
tied to the Body of Knowledge for Medical
Practice Management. - Develop a strategic business plan for
implementing an innovative solution to the
chosen problem or issue. Business plan
must meet approved format. - Complete six volunteers hours
STEP THREE: MAINTAIN YOUR FACMPE CREDENTIAL
- Submit 50 continuing education (CE) hours every three years.
- 30 hours from MGMA resources
(12 ours required from MGMA
national/state face-to-face events)
- 20 additional hours from qualified sources - Complete six volunteer hours.
- Remain an MGMA member.