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
 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:
 New standards on diversity approved
 Database forms now available for 2009-2010 surveys
 Applicant, candidate, and accredited medical schools
 LCME Student Members appointed for 2008-2009
 Accreditation Survey Schedules:
2005-2006; 2006-2007; 2007-2008; 2008-2009

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(Available only to the 17 voting members of the LCME and to LCME staff)

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Updated 27 June 2008
© 2008 LCME