Student Informational Meeting for LCME accreditation

Medical Student Meeting with theDean of the College of Medicine

LCME accreditation visitApril 28-May 1, 2013Thursday, December 8th 2011What is the LCME?The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the organization responsible for accrediting medical education programs at universities in the United States. Are Canadian Medical Schools accredited by the LCME?M.D. programs in Canada are accredited by both the LCME and its parallel Canadian organization, the Committee on the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).How often does accreditation take place?Under normal circumstances, accreditation reviews by the LCME and the CACMS take place once every eight years.UT College of Medicine accreditation historyCurrently fully accredited all standards are in compliance

2005 short cycle visit in response to LCME accreditation visit in 2004Overview of AccreditationMajor steps in the accreditation process

1) Institutional self-study2) On-site evaluation by a team of external peer experts3) Review of the teams findings by the LCME4) LCME determination of the programs accreditation status and any necessary follow-upThe Institutional Self-studyThe self-study is an exhaustive review of the functioning and structure of the medical school

Most self-studies take a year or more to complete

The self-study requires the school to compile a comprehensive review which is referred to as the medical education databaseFive categories of accreditation standardsInstitutional Setting (of the medical school)Educational ProgramMedical StudentsFacultyEducational ResourcesInstitutional Setting16 standardsGovernance and administrationAcademic environmentEducational Program47 standardsEducational objectivesGeneral design of curriculumContent of curriculumTeaching and evaluationCurriculum managementProgram effectivenessMedical Students37 standardsAdmissionsAcademic and career counselingFinancial aid counseling and resourcesHealth services and personal counselingLearning environmentFaculty14 standardsNumber, qualification, functionsPersonnel policies GovernanceEducational Resources14 standardsFinancesGeneral facilitiesClinical teaching facilitiesLibrary services and information resourcesHow are we organized to complete this self study?Established Self study coordinator Dr. ShrinerSteering committee Dean as chairmanWork group for each category of standardsIS work group - Dr. GmerekED work group Dr. Bennett-ClarkeMS work group Dr. KleshinskiFA work group Dr. SawickiER work group Mr. Bryan Pyles

Role of work groupsCollect all information necessary to complete to answer database question associated with LCME standards Discuss areas of excellence and weaknesses related to specific standardsRole of Steering committeeReview and analyze data provided by each work group in each of the five major categories of accreditation standards

Synthesize findings into a final comprehensive self-study summary report

Identify the most notable strengths and accomplishments of the program and areas for improvementThe database also includesA section with details about all required courses and clerkships

A compilation of student opinion data that includes the independent student analysis of the medical school

A copy of the results of the schools most recent AAMC Medical School GraduationIndependent Student AnalysisAs part of the self study process, the student leadership should begin an independent review of the medical education program, student services, the learning environment, and the adequacy of educational resources.Student SurveyStudent opinion survey of all enrolled students Design to give a comprehensive picture of student perceptions of their institutionStudent reportAnalysis of the student surveyHighlight student perceptions of the programs most notable strengths and achievements, and areas where it can improveSubmit to the steering committee about six months before the survey visitIncorporated into the programs final self-study summary.Important roles for students in the accreditation processAppointment of students to the steering committee and workgroups Design of student surveyCompletion of student surveyIndependent student analysis and reportNetworking with students at other schoolsParticipation during the LCME survey visit