Call for Third-Party Comments 5/23/2025

ACME is seeking third-party comments; and we want to hear from you!

We want to know your opinions and experiences as they relate to the institution’s qualifications to provide a midwifery education program and their overall qualifications. We invite interested parties to submit written third-party comments.

Using the ACME Third-Party Comments form provided below, we invite you to submit written comments to Angela Smith, ACME Executive Director by email support@theacme.org, or via postal mail to ACME/Attn: Angela Smith at 2000 Duke Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Comments can be submitted prior to the site visit date or 45 days before the Board of Review meeting. Call for Comments Form

Comments for the following are due by no later than 1/9/2026:

University at Buffalo – preaccreditation
Site Visit: September 24-26, 2025

Morehouse School of Medicine – preaccreditation
Site Visit: October 8-10, 2025

University of Michigan
Site Visit: November 3-5, 2025

Fairfield University
Site Visit: November 4-6, 2025

University of Delaware – preaccreditation
Site Visit: November 19-21, 2025

Baylor University
Site Visit: December 2-4, 2025

Volunteer Opportunity Available: ACME Site Visitors

The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) is seeking individuals to serve on the ACME Site Visitor Panel. This is an amazing volunteer opportunity that places dedicated, passionate professionals front and center in advancing the best in midwifery education. If you are interested in serving as an ACME Site Visitor, please email support@theacme.org.

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COVID-19 Response Updated 8/31/2020

ACME Adopts Virtual Model for Site Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic

Distance instruction and education plan during COVID-19 Pandemic

Memo to Midwifery Program Directors: Distance instruction and education plan during COVID-19 Pandemic (Update #3) April 1, 2020

Memo to Midwifery Program Directors: Policies regarding curricular changes during the COVID-19 Emergency April 13, 2020