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Become a Certified Medical Director (CMD)

The CMD credential recognizes the dual clinical and managerial roles of the medical director. Certification requires indicators of competence in clinical medicine and medical management in post-acute and long-term care. Learn more about certification.

Questions about certification, the application process, or next steps in becoming a CMD? 
Contact the certification department at certification@paltmed.org.

Program Format

The Core Curriculum is Divided into Two Parts:

1 | Online Core Curriculum: An on-demand course consisting of 30 interactive modules that provide comprehensive instruction on the medical director role within the PALTC setting. The course also includes live monthly facilitator-led virtual forums, allowing you to discuss the course material in real-time with faculty and other participants. 

2 | Core Synthesis: A live virtual course comprised of dynamic lectures, case-based discussions, and small group breakouts. Core Synthesis is currently offered two to three times per year.

Pricing

   Member Price  Non-Member Price
 Online Core
Physician
NP/PA/Student
 $1,795
 $995
 $1,995
 $1,195
 Core Synthesis  Early Bird $795
 Regular $895 		 Early Bird $1,095
 Regular $1,195
Save 20% with the CMD Certification Bundle!*
Includes Online Core, Core Synthesis, and CMD Application Fee
Certification Bundle
 $2,492
 $2,975

*Certification Bundle Pricing Effective August 22, 2025

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Registration

Completing the Online Core is a prerequisite for attending the Core Synthesis. You may register for both the Online Core and Core Synthesis at the same time, but you must complete the Online Core portion of the curriculum before the start date of the Core Synthesis on which you are registered. 

Please click on individual course offerings below to register and for more information on dates, rates, and credits.

Note: The June 2026 Core Synthesis is full, and registration is closed. Reserve your place now for the November 2026 Core Synthesis - Space is limited!

2027 Core Synthesis Live Program Dates - Registration Opening Soon!
   Friday, February 26, 2027   |   Wednesday, June 9, 2027   |   Saturday, November 6, 2027

Courses

  • Online Core Curriculum
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 17.50 0.00
    CMD Management Certificate Medical CMD Management Credit(s) 17.50 0.00
    ABIM MOC Certificate Medical ABIM MOC Point(s) 17.50 0.00
    Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 04/28/2026 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

    The Online Core is part one of the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). The course is designed to help you become a successful medical director.

  • Core Synthesis | November 13-14, 2026
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 11.50 0.00
    CMD Management Certificate Medical CMD Management Credit(s) 11.50 0.00
    ABIM MOC Certificate Medical ABIM MOC Point(s) 11.50 0.00
    Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 11/13/2026 at 10:00 AM (EST)

    The Core Synthesis is part two of the two-part Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). The live virtual program will be held November 13-14, 2026.