The Office of CME and Lifelong Learning is partnering with HITS to evaluate if better alternatives exist to the current system used for managing Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities, presenters, and credits.
In the several years since MiCME was implemented, the market/industry has evolved and there are now mature applications specifically designed for CME.
The project team is currently assessing options to understand if there are applications that would fit our needs more completely and with less maintenance / customization. If a better alternative is identified, the project team will proceed with an implementation of a new system, with a target release in summer 2024.
Timeline
Phase 1, September 2022 - April 2023: Evaluation of alternative solutions - Completed -
- End-user engagement (survey and focus groups): October - November 2022
- RFP Issue: December 2022
- Demos: February 2023
- Vendor selection: April 2023
Phase 2, May 2023 - October 2023: Contracting - Completed -
Phase 3, October 2023 - Summer 2024: Implementation, training, and rollout – In progress
- October 2023 – May 2024: System configuration and data migration planning
- May - June 2024: Testing, fine-tuning
- June – July 2024: End-user training
- July 2024 TBD: Transition to the new system
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is OCME-LL replacing the current application? What will be the benefits of the new platform, CloudCME?
The CME software platform needs more advanced functionality, cost-effectiveness, improved user experience and compliance with new standards than provided by the current application. The benefits of the new platform include an intuitive user interface, automated credit tracking, mobile access, and enhanced search capabilities.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the transition?
Before contacting us, please review this FAQ document. if you would like a direct response, please provide your contact information here.
As a participant, will I still have access to my previously claimed CME after a system change?
All University of Michigan activity credits claimed before July 8th will migrate into the new system and be available in a transcript generated in the new system. For all externally claimed CME certificates currently housed in the MiCME system, please download the certificates before July 8th. We will provide additional information later regarding the process for uploading this information in the new system.
As an educational planner/activity coordinator, what do I need to know?
If you are an Educational Planner or Activity Coordinator and you’re wondering what you should expect, how to prepare, and how to engage with the new CME platform effectively, please review this FAQ document.
Project Updates
May 2024: Ready to start testing!
March 2024: Continuing with system configuration and validation of migrated data.
February 2024: Layout and navigation of site has been finalized. Currently migrating content to the new site.
December 2023: Currently working with CloudCME on site layout/navigation. Planning for a Summer 2024 full scale release.
October 2023: In close partnership with HITS, the Office of Continuing Medical Education and Lifelong Learning has contracted with CloudCME to host the replacement for MiCME. More information to come soon!
August 2023: Contracting discussions with the preferred vendor are progressing. We are very excited to announce more news shortly!
April 2023: Evaluation continues for the shortlisted vendors.
March 2023: Vendor evaluation and ranking in progress.
February 2023: Stakeholders and project team participated in structured vendor demos.
January 2023: Proposals received from four vendors. Team is reviewing and preparing for the demos. If you are a current MiCME user and would like to attend the vendor demos, please contact micme-project@umich.edu.
December 2022: Request For Proposal issued to six vendors selected through peer recommendations and market research.
November 2022: Thanks to our 30 volunteers who participated in the focus group discussions! We were able to dive deeper into the system requirements with your help!
October 2022: Our survey to MiCME end-users gathered over 350 responses!