Are we allowed to provide scholarships to resident and fellows (based on the requirements of Standard 4.1c)?
Yes, you are! While the ACCME doesn't directly address this topic in the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, it does clarify on its website that scholarships for residents and fellows fall under the purview of other organizations' guidelines and standards (e.g., See the Ethical Opinion 9.6.2 (https://www.ama-assn.org/about-us/code-medical-ethics) (d) of the Council of Ethical and Judicial Affairs of the AMA). Additionally, the ACCME states that "the existence of such scholarships and/or the compliance by the provider in the administration of such scholarships will not be reviewed by the ACCME's accreditation process".
Should we include jointly provided activities when we are calculating our program size for ACCME Commendation?
Yes, include the TOTAL number of activities you have provided across the prior term of accreditation (four or six years, depending) which should include activities you have directly provided and those you have jointly provided, as well.
