Application

Individuals seeking the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) designation complete an application consisting of seven components:

1. Personal, employment, and department demographic information
2. Letters of reference
3. Professional development
   1. Education (formal degrees)
   2. Certifications
   3. Training/courses
   4. Development goals
4. Professional contributions and recognition
5. Professional memberships, affiliations, and community involvement
6. Technical competencies
   1. Outline of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for each one of 18 proficiency areas
   2. Exemption from technical competency component for chief medical officers with a certain level of experience and education
7. Certification statement

Peer Review of Portfolio

A team of peers reviews portfolios submitted for the CMO designation. The peer review process includes:

• Reviewing the application
• Determining whether or not an applicant has met all program criteria and requirements
• Conducting an oral interview with the candidate
• Researching and verifying statements made on the application
• Making recommendations to the Commission on Professional Credentialing on the candidate's eligibility

Designation

The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) makes the final determination of applicant eligibility and confers the CMO designation.

Timeline

The peer review process takes 30-45 days to complete. The CPC meets every 60-90 days to act on CMO applications.

Maintaining the CMO Designation

The CMO designation is valid for three years. The renewal is based on four components:

• Professional development
• Professional contributions/recognition
• Professional memberships and affiliations
• Community involvement