Accredited continuing medical education (CME)
The Sentara Continuing Medical Education Department develops and delivers high-quality educational programs that enhance clinical knowledge, professional competence, performance, and patient care. Sentara Health is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This accreditation reflects our commitment to advancing medical education that meets nationally recognized standards.Why choose Sentara for provider education?
- Accredited CME programs meeting national standards
- Live, virtual, and on-demand learning formats
- Physician-led and interprofessional education
- Education aligned with real-world clinical practice gaps
- Easy access to CME transcripts and certificate
Our medical training programs are designed to support physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams in maintaining licensure, certification, and lifelong learning.
Our mission and educational focus
The mission of Sentara Continuing Medical Education is to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes by addressing identified gaps in clinical practice. Our programs focus on:
- Emerging healthcare trends and technologies
- Evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Population health and care transformation
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Through ongoing needs assessments and learner feedback, Sentara continuing medical education (CME) continuously evolves to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals.
Educational opportunities available
- Live conferences and symposiums
- Online and on-demand CME courses
- Clinical grand rounds and specialty series
- Quality improvement (QI) and performance improvement (PI) CME
- Podcasts and digital learning experiences, including Vital Signs
View the full CME calendar to explore upcoming activities.
Manage your Sentara continuing medical education (CME) profile online
Participants can easily manage their CME participation via Sentara's Continuing medical education (CME) portal:
- Update personal and professional information
- Check in to live activities
- Complete evaluations
- Access transcripts and certificates
- Track CME credits in one place
Log in to your CME profile or create an account online.
Privacy and confidentiality
Sentara is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all personal and professional information used in our educational activities. Our CME programs comply with all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
Contact Sentara Continuing Medical Education
You can contact Sentara Continuing Medical Education (CME) for questions about provider education, CME credits or educational opportunities by email or phone.
Email Sentara Continuing Medical Education
Use this email for general questions about:- Provider education programs
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
- CME accreditation and activities
Who should I call for CME support?
- For oversight and general CME program questions: Supervisor, Continuing Medical Education - 757-363-6906
- For questions related to Quality Improvement (QI) and Performance Improvement (PI) CME activities: CME Consultant – QI/PI Activities - 757-974-0565
- For assistance with CME applications, credits, and administrative support: CME Associates, Continuing Medical Education - 757-363-6636 or 757-440-3099