Purpose of the LCME
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for accreditation of programs of medical education leading to the M.D. in the United States. Accreditation is a process of quality assurance in postsecondary education that determines whether an institution or program meets established standards for function, structure, and performance. The accreditation process also fosters institutional and program improvement. It also is a prerequisite for eligibility of graduates to obtain medical licensure in most students and for students to site for US Medical Licensure Examinations and to obtain federal student loans.
Process
The LCME Site Visit is scheduled for the University of Kansas School of Medicine on Oct. 24 to 26, 2005. The self-study will include preparing the medical education database, extensive reports and the actual site visit from the members of the LCME. A Steering Committee will be created for coordinating with the different committees, overseeing the process, and writing the final summary report. Many subcommittees will be created for several different areas to prepare the reports. After this process is complete, the LCME site visit team will send the School a report with a recommendation for the accreditation status.
Slides from Kick-Off Reception
Committees
Timeline
Reports and Surveys
Medical Education Database
*Updated 8/1/05
Executive Summary
Site Visit Schedule
LCME Accreditation Standards
LCME Publications
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