LCME

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the nationally recognized accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in U.S. and Canadian medical schools. The LCME is sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association.

 Overview
 Accreditation Procedures
 Contacting the LCME
Directory of Accredited Medical Education Programs
 Applicant, candidate, and accredited medical schools

 LCME Policy for Complaints & Third-Party Comments
 Accreditation Standards
 Publications
 Annual Medical School Questionnaires
 The role of medical students in LCME accreditation (PDF)
 Guidelines for Increasing Class Size, and reporting template

 Template for reporting new/expanded branch campuses

 Guidelines for New and Developing Schools
 LCME's definitions of programs, campuses, tracks

 Accreditation Issues Related to Distance Learning
(PDF)
Workshop Opportunities for Surveyors & Schools
 Frequently Asked Questions

What's New on the LCME Web Site:
 
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
achieves Preliminary Accreditation

 Accreditation Survey Schedules:
2006-2007; 2007-2008; 2008-2009; 2009-2010

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Updated 4 June 2009
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