Validate your knowledge and experience to become a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE). This page outlines the exams, continuing education, and eligibility steps required to complete your board certification through MGMA’s American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE).
ACMPE’s certification exams are based on the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management. These six domains reflect the key competencies of medical practice executives:
| Domain | Weight |
| Operations Management | 25% |
| Financial Management | 25% |
| Human Resource Management | 15% |
| Risk and Compliance Management | 12% |
| Transformative Healthcare Delivery | 13% |
| Organizational Governance | 10% |
How to Complete Your Certification Requirements
To become board certified, you must meet three key milestones:
1. Complete the Required Examinations
- Multiple-Choice Exam ($167)
A 175-question exam designed to assess your foundational knowledge of group practice management. Time limit: 3 hours, 15 minutes. - Scenario-Based Exam ($167)
Open to candidates with verified education/experience. A 90-question test with scenario-based multiple-choice and multi-select questions designed to assess real-world problem-solving.
Full Exam Guide PDF (forthcoming)
2. Earn 50 Continuing Education (CE) Hours
Continuing education supports lifelong learning, professional development, and staying current in medical practice management.
- 50 CE hours total
- At least 30 hours must be from MGMA or affiliated organizations
- Of those 30, at least 12 must be delivered live (not on-demand)
- CE can be earned up to 3 years prior to your application purchase date
3. Receive Final Board Approval
Once your exams and CE are complete:
- Submit for board review (requirements can be completed in any order)
- You have 3 years from your application purchase date to complete all requirements
- If not completed within 3 years, you must reapply
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