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The Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) is committed to delivering continuing education planned by the healthcare team for the healthcare team. OCPD is a Joint Accredited Provider operating as University of Minnesota Interprofessional Continuing Education. We partner with departments within the University of Minnesota, MHealth Fairview, external organizations, professional associations and hospitals/clinics to plan educational activities that meet Joint Accreditation requirements to offer accredited continuing education to the healthcare team.

As a Joint Accredited Provider, OCPD can offer CE credit to:

• Physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)
• Nurses (ANCC contact hours)
• Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE contact hours)
• Physician Assistants, PAs (AAPA credit)
• Athletic Trainers, ATs (BOC, Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, CEUs)
• Additionally, OCPD collaborates with other departments within the University of Minnesota and/or submits applications for approval of other credit types including:
  • Maintenance of Certification Part II for many specialty boards including ABIM, ABP, ABA, and more.
  • MN State Board of Social Work
  • MN State Board of Psychology
  • MN Board of Behavioral Health
  • MN Board of Marriage & Family Therapy
  • MN Board of Continuing Legal Education
  • MN Board of Dietetics & Nutrition Practices
  • And more

The University of Minnesota Medical School is committed to training skilled, compassionate, and socially responsible physicians, ensuring they are equipped to provide exemplary patient care across diverse communities. This commitment extends beyond medical school, residency and fellowship—throughout a physician’s career, ongoing education is essential to maintaining excellence in patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and responding to emerging health challenges. 

The Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) plays a vital role in supporting this lifelong learning journey. As a Joint Accredited Provider, OCPD delivers high-quality, interprofessional continuing education designed to enhance the performance of healthcare teams and improve patient outcomes. Rooted in evidence-based practice and research, our programs address health priorities and provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the evolving landscape of medicine. 

The Medical School and OCPD ensure that physicians and healthcare professionals are continually supported—from their training years through every stage of their career—so they can provide the highest quality care to the communities they serve. 

OCPD’s accredited continuing education activities also serve an important role in giving our educational partners the opportunity to showcase their research and accomplishments, and highlighting the University of Minnesota Medical School’s many achievements as a leader in research and education.