The American Osteopathic College of Pathologists (AOCP) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide Category 1A continuing medical education for physicians.

As an accredited CME provider of the American Osteopathic Association and its Council on Continuing Medical Education, the AOCP has adopted regulations for ethical action concerning the relationships between CME sponsors, faculty and commercial companies providing support for CME programs.

The overall mission of each AOCP CME Activity is to

1. Inform the physician of advances in medical knowledge and technology.
2. Inform the physician of advances in diagnosis and treatments for better
   patient care and outcomes.
3. Inform the physician of advances in Practice-Based Learning and System-Based Practices.

The American Osteopathic College of Pathologists attempts to incorporate New advances in treatment, New methods of diagnosis or treatment, Availability of new medication(s) or indication(s), Development of new technology, Advances in medical knowledge, and Legislative, regulatory, or organizational changes effecting patient care into all CME activities.

The Osteopathic Core Competencies of Osteopathic Philosophy, Principles, Practice and Manipulative Medicine, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and System-Based Practice will also be incorporated into all CME activities.