Become a CPEP Accredited Program

April 2, 2020

Are you seeking accreditation (approval) for a postgraduate fellowship training program in medical and public health laboratory microbiology or medical laboratory immunology? Your institution must meet these requirements:
  • Have complete clinical laboratories or reference laboratories that perform clinical and/or public health microbiology or immunology procedures.
  • Be accredited, certified or licensed as required by law.
  • Adhere to non-discriminatory practices, with regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual preference, national origin or disability, in admission and treatment of students, postdoctoral students and staff.
  • Adhere to the ASM Code of Ethics.
  • Meet the requirements in the design and conduct of CPEP-accredited medical and public health laboratory microbiology or medical laboratory immunology programs.
To apply for CPEP accreditation, contact certification@asmusa.org for the necessary forms and requirements. The application review and accreditation process can take up to 12 months, including a site visit.
 
Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Committee
American Society for Microbiology 
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
certification@asmusa.org