Do Social Media Posts Need a CME Compliance Footer?
Short answer: No—but posts must stay accurate, independent, and link to a page containing the full accreditation language.
TL;DR
Don’t paste the full CME footer into social posts.
Keep posts factual (title, dates, credit amount if you mention it) and independent (no product promotion).
Always link to a landing/registration page that contains the full accreditation, credit designation, disclosure, and independence statements.
What’s Required vs. Recommended in Social Posts
Element
In Post?
How to Handle
Full Accreditation & Credit Designation Language
No
Place on the landing/registration page. Link to it from the post.
Disclosure/Independence Statements
No
Keep on the landing page with accreditation text.
Commercial Support Acknowledgment (if applicable)
No
Acknowledge on the landing page, not in the post.
Credit Information (if mentioned)
Yes (factual)
Use concise facts, e.g., “Earn up to 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.”
Link to Details
Yes
Always link to the compliant landing page (with full footer).
iiCME Attribution
Recommended
Name the accredited provider (e.g., “Provided by iiCME”).
Compliant Post Examples (Copy/Paste)
Example 1 – Live CME Announcement
Join us for Global Health Congress 2025 — a live CME-accredited program on advances in global medicine.
?️ April 12–14, 2025 | ? Santa Fe, NM
Physicians can earn up to 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
? Learn more & register: your-landing-page-url
Example 2 – Enduring (On-Demand) CME
New on-demand CME course: Advances in Neuroimaging.
? Self-paced | ⏱️ 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Provided by International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. (iiCME).
? Start learning: your-landing-page-url
What NOT to Post
“Earn FREE accredited CME credits today — approved by iiCME! No test, just click!” Why not: Misleading claims, promotional tone, and no link to accreditation details.
Best Practices Checklist
Keep tone educational and factual; avoid product promotion.
Include iiCME attribution where space allows.
If you mention credit, state it accurately and briefly.
Always link to a landing or registration page with the full CME footer and disclosures.
Ensure the landing page title, dates, and credits match the post.
Optional One-Line Attribution for Posts
“Accredited by the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. (iiCME). Full details: your-landing-page-url”
