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CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE

Board Certification in Medical Management

CPE

Overview . . . . 2

What Your Peers Say About CPE Certification . . . . . 3

Eligibility . . . . 4

Application Process and Required Documents . . . . . 6

CPE Certification Program . . . . 7

CPE Recertification . . . . 8

ACPE Fellowship . . . . 8

I had been putting off getting the CPE, but when I

began a job search, three out of five recruiters asked

me if I was a CPE, so I knew it was time to do it.

Interim Chief Medical Officer – Reading Hospital and Medical Center Reading, Pennsylvania

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Certified Physician Executive (CPE)

Join the elite corps of nearly 1,700 physician leaders who have earned the

Certified Physician Executive (CPE) designation.

Certified Physician Executive (CPE) board certification opens doors in today’s competitive health care leadership field.

Adding CPE to your resume indicates that you’ve reached a superior level of excellence in medical management with the education, expertise, and demonstrated skills to effectively lead health care organizations in today’s challenging market.

CPE is the certification of choice for physician executives. Endorsed by the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), the credential is the benchmark for CEOs and executive recruiters seeking the most accomplished and influential health care leaders. There’s no better way to set yourself apart, gain prestige, and advance your career.

Who We Are

The national certifying body for physicians specializing in medical management is the Certifying Commission in Medical Management (CCMM). The Certifying Commission is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the American College of Physician Executives to establish and maintain the highest standards for certification of physician executives.

What the recruiters are saying

“As a recruiter, when I see the CPE designation on a resume, I know that this is a person who, along with leadership and management accomplishments, can communicate well and skillfully handle stressful situations. It sets you apart from the competition.”

Jennifer Grebenschikoff

President – Physician Executive Leadership Center – Tampa, Florida

“A recruiter likes to see the CPE credential on a resume. The CPE says you have prepared to compete in the health care management arena and are committed to being a physician executive. It’s a differentiator that gives you a decided edge.” J . Larry Tyler

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Top-notch training enhances

knowledge and skills

What Your Peers Say About CPE Certification

“Even after earning my MBA, there was a big hole in my education: managing doctors. The CCMM Certification Program filled that hole.”

Ken Flowe, MD, MBA, CPE

Chief Medical Officer and Emergency Department Medical Director – Person Memorial Hospital – Roxboro, North Carolina

“Some leaders intuitively know what to do, but most of us need to develop a series of special skills. Earning a CPE was a valuable experience and well worth the time. It validates you and brings you to the next level as a physician executive.”

Susan L . Freeman, MD, MS, CPE, FACPE

Chief Medical Officer – Temple University Hospital – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“As a recent masters graduate, I found the CPE Certification Program to be the perfect next step toward advancing my career in health care management. I left the course with renewed confidence — and now strongly recommend CPE certification to my colleagues.

Raymond L . Singer, MD, MMM, CPE

Vice Chair, Quality, Patient Safety, and Outreach Department – Regional Heart Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network – Allentown, Pennsylvania

“My experience with the CPE certification program has already resulted in positive results. When our CEO left the organization, the management team was impressed with my CPE credential and chose me as the CMO. Thank you, ACPE.” Glenn W . Mitchell, MD, MPH, CPE, FACEP

CPE Eligibility

CPE eligibility is limited to physician executives of the highest caliber. The credential is awarded by the CCMM based on four criteria:

• Professional Status

• Educational achievement

• Medical management experience

• Successful completion of the CPE Certification Program

Professional Status

CPE candidates are evaluated on their status as a physician based on:

Medical Training

Must be one of the following:

• Graduate of a United States or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

• Graduate of an osteopathic school of medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

• Certified by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Licensure

Candidates must have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. Candidates from other countries must be licensed in the country in which they reside and practice.

Clinical Practice Experience

Candidates are required to have three years experience in clinical practice beyond residency and fellowship training.

Board Certification

Candidates must be (or have been) board certified in a clinical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association. Must have been in good standing if board certification was not renewed.

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Education

CPE candidates must have one of the following:

150 hours of management education

This includes 116 hours of tested required courses provided by ACPE (see CPE Course Completion Chart or visit ccmm .org/CPEchart), plus 34 hours of tested elective management courses. A limited number of tested courses from other organizations may be considered for equivalency.

A graduate management degree

Diplomate status in the American Board of Medical Management

Medical Management Experience

Candidates must have at least one year of medical management experience.

Successful Completion of the CPE Certification Program

CPE candidates must attend the 4 1/2-day skill-building CPE Certification Program offered twice a year. Before enrolling for the program, you must complete the online CPE application and submit the required information outlined on page 6.

Certification Programs are held two times each year. Visit ccmm .org for the upcoming dates. Diplomate status in the American College of Physician Executives is automatically granted to all CPEs.

Accreditation — The American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.

Designation — The American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For questions about CPE, contact Barbara Linney (blinney@acpe .org) or Tina Ramsey (tramsey@acpe .org) at 800-562-8088

Application Process

and Required Documents

Applicants who meet all of the eligibility requirements will become CPE candidates and be scheduled to attend the CPE Certification Program (see page 7). Participation in the full CPE Certification Program is required — and the final step to achieving the CPE designation.

To apply, complete the application at ccmm .org/CPEapply. In addition, the items listed below are required. Upon receipt of your application and required attachments, the CCMM Credentials Committee will evaluate your application.

• Medical Training: A copy of medical school diploma or ECFMG standard certificate.

• Licensure: A copy of current license renewal.

• Clinical Practice Experience: A CV or resume showing 3 years of clinical practice experience beyond residency and fellowship.

• Board Certification: A copy of board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA.

• Education: A copy of graduate degree transcript (except for MMM, MBA or MS-HQSM degrees through ACPE).

• Medical Management Experience:

• A narrative (not to exceed one typed page) describing management experience. (Management experience means managing people, information and money. For example, managing 10-20 people, hiring, firing, determining salaries, and doing performance evaluations.)

• A letter of recommendation from candidate's immediate supervisor affirming management experience. In the absence of a supervisor, a letter from the CEO of another significant health care organization in the candidate's community is acceptable.

• Fees:

• The non-refundable CPE application fee is $125; the CPE Certification Program fee is $2,500. The program fee is due upon approval of your application.

You will be notified by e-mail of the CCMM Certification Committee’s decision within approximately four weeks after submitting all required and complete information.

Questions about the application process?

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CPE Certification Program

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days / 32 CME

The CPE Certification Program goes beyond a written-examination-only approach and includes video practice sessions that focus on management techniques. Candidates must attend in person and are evaluated on their ability to:

• Deliver a convincing presentation describing their skills and accomplishments to a panel of health care leaders

• Give feedback within their cohort groups

• Complete case-study exercises developed around the nine core courses listed on the CPE Course Completion Chart (visit ccmm .org/CPEchart).

The Certification Program covers the following topics(all testing occurs during the program):

Communication

• Communication Strategies: Effective Listening and Feedback

• Communication Styles and Techniques of Effective Presentations

Management

• Organizational Politics

• Influencing Physician Behavior and Dealing with Disruptive Physicians

Career

• The Medical Management Marketplace, Interviewing From Both Sides of the Desk and Networking

• Executive Image Presentation: Interview and Workplace Attire

• Salary and Benefits: Negotiation Techniques and Managing the Unexpected Unemployment

• Mentoring

Resources

• Internet Research: Sources of Current Medical Management Information

Certification Presentations Before Assessment Panel

The final step in the program is a verbal video-recorded presentation to a panel of health care leaders.

Visit ccmm .org for upcoming CPE Certification Program dates. Due to demand, applicants will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please do not make travel or hotel arrangements until you receive an approval letter for your application.

CPE Recertification

CPE certification is effective for 10 years, after which you will need to recertify for another 10 years to maintain your CPE status. ACPE Fellows maintain their CPE certification and do not need to recertify.

To recertify your CPE credential, submit the following to the CCMM:

• Five-minute video describing your accomplishments during the past 10 years, with particular emphasis on the past 3 to 5 years. Also include how you have contributed to the improvement of your organization or its products in ways that have enhanced patient care, using statistics whenever possible.

• Letter attesting to the accomplishments described in your video and signed by your immediate supervisor.

• Two-page description of how you have counseled or mentored a younger physician about the future of health care and medical management.

• Recertification fee of $600.

ACPE Fellowship

Become an ACPE Fellow. Because of the significant achievements made and

contributions to medical management, ACPE Fellows are not required to recertify to maintain their CPE credentials.

A Fellow of ACPE is a Diplomate of ACPE who has been a member for the last 5 consecutive years (Diplomate status in ACPE is granted to all Certified Physician Executives), and has demonstrated that his or her knowledge and experience has attained regional or national stature.

To be considered for fellowship, you must meet several other criteria and submit a complete application for review by the Council of Fellows. The deadline for Fellowship application is December 31.

For more information or a downloadable application, please visit acpe .org/Fellows.

“Receiving the honor of Fellowship in ACPE was a crowning high point

along the road of my medical management career.”

Cynthia S. Sherry, MD, MMM, FACR, CPE, FACPE

Chair, Department of Radiology, Texas Health Dallas, Dallas, TX ACPE Fellow since 2002

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Certifying Commission in Medical Management

400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 400 Tampa, Florida 33602-4322

800-562-8088 • 813-287-2000 (outside the U.S.) • Fax 813-287-8993 Barbara Linney • [email protected]

Tina Ramsey • [email protected]

Join the elite corps of nearly 1,700 physician leaders who have

earned the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) designation.

Certifying Commission in Medical Management

400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 400 Tampa, Florida 33602-4322 800-562-8088 • Fax 813-287-8993