What is ACMPE?
ACMPE - 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 noncertified professionals
- Expands your network of medical practice executives who have chosen to excel in the profession
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
Fellowship (FACMPE)
ACMPE Fellowship is the most prestigious professional designation in the medical practice management community. As a Fellow, you can find a platform to demonstrate your leadership in identifying key improvement areas for the sustainability and success of an organization in today’s complex healthcare environment. Check out the Fellowship Requirements page here.
Body of Knowledge (BOK)
Group practice management is unique, and the profession’s nuances make it unlike any other. That’s why the Body of Knowledge (BOK) for Medical Practice Management is so essential to success. It serves as a repository of industry knowledge, a guide to practice management, an assessment of competency and a learning tool.
The BOK also serves as the exam blueprint for MGMA members who are pursuing certification and Fellowship through the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), the certification and standard-setting entity of MGMA.
Learn more about the BOK here.
ACMPE Continuing Education Requirements
A cumulative total of 50 credit hours, 30 of which from MGMA and its affiliates, 12 in a live delivery, is among the requirements for advancement and maintenance of Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) status. Members may receive credit for continuing education taken up to three years prior to your application purchase date and current CMPE holders are on the same three year cycle – specifics of what counts towards credit can be found on the MGMA ACMPE Continuing Education credit page.
- All Arizona/New Mexico MGMA state conferences and webinars meet the requirements for continuing education credit hours from ACMPE. These CE hours are good towards certification requirements.
- For instructions on how to claim your continuing education credit hours, visit our ACMPE CE Credit page.
Visit the landing page for more information on certification and Fellowship.
Linda Mast, PhD, FACMPE
ACMPE Forum Arizona Representative
Thora Jackson, MS, FACMPE
ACMPE Forum New Mexico Representative