LCME Rules of Procedure

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Scope of LCME Responsibility
Overview of Accreditation
Accreditation of Medical Education Programs Outside of the United States

I. LCME ORGANIZATION

A. Roles and Responsibilities of the LCME's Sponsoring Organizations

B. Composition of the LCME

Appointment of Voting Members
Criteria for Membership
Co-Chairs
Training of LCME Members

C. LCME Staff

Functions of the Secretariat

D. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees of the LCME

Executive Committee
Subcommittee on Standards
Subcommittee on Policy
Ad Hoc Committees

II. POLICIES ON ACCREDITATION OF M.D.-GRANTING PROGRAMS

A. Term of Accreditation

B. Entities Eligible for LCME Accreditation

C. Fees for Accreditation Reviews

D. The Accreditation Survey Process

For Complete Medical Education Programs
For New or Developing Programs

E. Survey Teams

Selection and Training of Surveyors
Survey Team Size and Composition
Site Visit Expenses

F. Survey Reports

III. CONDUCT OF LCME MEETINGS

A. Organization and Timing of Meetings

Regular Meetings
Special Meetings
Informal Canvassing of Members; Formal Actions via Telecommunications, Electronic or Mail Ballots
Meeting Place
Parliamentary Procedures and Quorum
Attendance and Recusals
Observers at LCME Meetings

B. Accreditation Actions

Types of Accreditation Actions
Accreditation Actions Subject to Appeal
Follow-up Activities
Prompt Correction of Deficiencies
Reporting of LCME Accreditation Actions
Responses to Actions of Other Oversight and Accrediting Bodies
Circumstances That May Lead to an Unplanned Accreditation Review or Survey Visit

IV. OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A. Development and Review of Accreditation Standards

Creation and Modification of Accreditation Standards
Procedures for Changing Accreditation Standards

B. Conflicts of Interest

C. Data Collection, Research, and Confidentiality

D. Complaints and Third-Party Comments

Complaints and Third-Party Comments about Program Quality
Complaints about LCME Accreditation Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Operations

Appendix A. Observers on LCME Survey Visits

Appendix B. Appeal Procedure for Actions Affecting Accreditation

Appendix C. Procedures for Changing Accreditation Standards

Appendix D. Procedures for Handling Complaints or Third-Party Comments about Program Quality