Resources
The Office of Professional Development and Accredited Continuing Education (OPDACE) is dedicated to supporting lifelong learning and professional growth across all healthcare professions.
As part of our commitment to advancing interprofessional education and faculty development, we provide information about professional associations that offer opportunities for continued learning, collaboration, and development within the field.
These organizations serve as valuable resources for mentorship, networking, and access to tools that enhance continuing education practice and contribute to the advancement of healthcare education.
Professional Associations and Career Development Resources
Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEHP)
The Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEHP) is the premier professional organization for those involved in accredited continuing education (CE), continuing professional development (CPD), and interprofessional learning.
Members gain access to national experts, mentorship programs, and resources such as The Almanac, Career Pathways, and the Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP) credential.
ACEHP also offers a student membership program that provides mentorship, discounted conferences, and leadership opportunities through its NextGen and FutureForwardCPD initiatives
Learn more or join: https://www.acehp.org
Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP) Credential
For those pursuing a career in healthcare education and accreditation, the CHCP credential
— offered through the Alliance — demonstrates mastery in designing, delivering, and
evaluating CE/CPD activities.
It’s nationally recognized as the standard of excellence for healthcare CPD professionals
Learn more about certification: https://www.acehp.org/Get-Certified
Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME)
The Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME) is a global community of educators, scholars, and leaders dedicated to advancing excellence in continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD).
Members benefit from access to peer-reviewed publications such as the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, specialized interest groups, mentoring programs, and networking through annual meetings and webinars.
Learn more or join SACME: https://www.sacme.org
Texas Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (TACME)
The Texas Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (TACME) is a statewide organization supporting CME and CE professionals through education, collaboration, and professional development.
Its annual conference and quarterly virtual sessions deliver timely updates on accreditation standards, compliance, and innovations in continuing education.
Learn more or join TACME: https://www.tacme.org
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) leads innovation and excellence
in medical education, research, and patient care. Through its extensive professional
development offerings, the AAMC supports faculty, administrators, and education leaders
across academic health institutions.
Participation in AAMC programs helps healthcare educators expand their leadership
skills, integrate evidence-based teaching methods, and contribute to the continuous
improvement of academic medicine.
Learn more or join AAMC: https://www.aamc.org
Interested in Having Your Organization Featured?
If your association or organization supports the advancement of continuing professional development or interprofessional education, we’d love to learn more.
Please contact us at CME@ttuhsc.edu with your organization’s name, mission, and website for consideration.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only.
Inclusion of an external organization or link does not constitute an endorsement,
partnership, or recommendation by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
or the Office of Professional Development and Accredited Continuing Education (OPDACE).
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