Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Awarded ACCME Provisional Accreditation
Washington, DC — March 20, 2026
Milestone strengthens SAMS’ ability to deliver high-quality, independent continuing medical education worldwide
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded Provisional Accreditation for two years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that SAMS delivers education that is relevant to clinicians’ needs, evidence-based, evaluated for its effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence.
“This accreditation marks an important step for SAMS and reflects our commitment to advancing high-quality, independent medical education,” said Dr. Nidal El-wiher, SAMS CME Director. “It strengthens our ability to support physicians across the United States and around the world, and highlights our responsibility to contribute to better healthcare both here at home and globally.”
“This process involved far more than an application—it required 18 months of building systems, writing and refining policies, aligning every element with ACCME standards, and ensuring our approach to education meets the highest expectations for quality and independence. It’s incredibly meaningful to see that work come to life,” said Ala’a ElShaar, SAMS CME Manager.
As an ACCME-accredited provider, SAMS is now authorized to design and deliver CME activities that offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This enables the organization to expand its global educational programming and support healthcare professionals in maintaining licensure, improving clinical knowledge, and enhancing patient outcomes.
SAMS’ CME activities will focus on the most relevant and evolving areas of healthcare, providing accessible, evidence-based education that reflects emerging best practices while addressing the needs of diverse and dynamic care settings.
The ACCME is a nonprofit organization that establishes national standards to ensure continuing medical education is independent, evidence-based, and effective.
With this achievement, SAMS will continue to expand its educational initiatives, foster international collaboration, and contribute to strengthening healthcare systems worldwide.
About Syrian American Medical Society
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a leading non-profit, non-political, medical, educational, and humanitarian organization that represents thousands of healthcare professionals across the United States and around the world. Established in 1998 by Syrian-American physicians, SAMS has grown into a powerful network of professionals committed to delivering medical education, humanitarian aid, and community engagement.
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