Program Reviewers

The ACEP Emergency Department Accreditation Program is seeking experienced clinicians who are passionate about improving care for patients in the emergency department to join our team of reviewers.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of emergency care by supporting hospitals through the application and accreditation process.

ED Accreditation Reviewer Criteria

Minimum Qualifications

  • Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician (certification by ABEM/AOBEM or ABP)
  • Must be an active ACEP Member in good standing

Current Clinical Practice

  • Actively practicing in an emergency department setting
  • Familiarity with multiple ED structures including academic, community, rural, and/or critical access hospitals

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior leadership experience as an ED Medical Director, Associate Director, Chair or previous involvement in accreditation or quality improvement initiatives
  • Experience with peer-review processes or performance improvement committees
  • Familiarity with pediatric readiness standards and / or hospital policies related to ED operations

ED Accreditation Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Conduct a thorough clinical and operational review
  • Review of policies
  • Evaluate and comment on key Accreditation Criteria
  • Participate in virtual site visit activities
  • Document and submit recommendations in JetPack
  • Adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards

Time Commitment & Compensation

  • Reviewers may be assigned 1–2 applications per month, depending on volume and availability
  • Each review may require ~4–6 hours
  • Compensation provided for each review process completed

Training & Support

  • Reviewers will receive orientation via the ED Accreditation Program training module
  • Ongoing support provided by ACEP staff

Benefits of Serving as a Reviewer

  • Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of emergency department care standards
  • An invitation to join the monthly ED Accreditation Board of Governors meetings
  • Compensation for each review process completed

Apply to be a Reviewer

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