Commitment to Excellence in Medical Education Presentation Series
As the LCME site visit to review the accreditation of our M.D. degree program approached, a series of informational sessions were planned for all faculty. These sessions focused on the various documents submitted to the LCME describing numerous aspects of the educational program and student services as well as the larger institution and resources.
The LCME Accreditation Standards
Section 1: Institutional Setting (IS) Standards
Issues addressed include institutional accreditation, bylaws, governing board policies,
authority of chief official, interaction with other professional programs, research
opportunities, service learning, diversity policy
Section 2: Medical Education (ED) Standards
Issues addressed include program objectives, oversight for clinical education, calendar,
required content, cultural competence, ethics/professionalism, preparation of residents,
evaluation of learning, curriculum management, instructional sites, standards for
promotion
Section 3: Medical Students (MS) Standards
Issues include admission requirements, selection process, visiting and transfer students,
academic and career counseling, financial aid, health services and personal counseling,
learning environment, promotion policies
Section 4: Faculty (FA) Standards
Issues include faculty qualifications, preparation for teaching, personnel policies,
faculty governance of educational program
Section 5: Educational Resources (ER) Standards
Issues include finances, facilities, clinical teaching facilities, information resources
and libraries
Procedures
Learn about pre-surgery preparation, the surgery team and role of medical students
in the LCME process.
Learn more
Self Study Steering Committee
The LCME Self Study Steering Committee is responsible for the oversight of the self study process. Learn more
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Workgroups for each set of standards established, faculty invited to participate
July 2011
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LCME Self-study preparation meeting with Barbara Barzansky, Ph.D., M.H.P.E., LCME Secretary
Presentation Power PointAugust 24, 2011
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Self-study workgroups begin to meet and complete the LCME database
September 2011
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Self-study steering committee meeting
September 26,2011
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Self-study workgroups for each set of standards continue to meet and complete the database
October 2011 through February 2012
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Self-study steering committee meeting
October 24, 2011
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Self-study steering committee meeting
November 14, 2011
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College of Medicine Faculty Meeting: Presentation of an overview of the accreditation process
November 21, 2011
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Student informational sessions held
December 5th & December 8th 2011
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Self-study steering committee meeting
December 13, 2011
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Student Independent Survey opens
January 3, 2012
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College of Medicine Faculty Meeting: Update on self-study process
February 20, 2012
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Student Independent Survey closes
February 21, 2012
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Self-study steering committee meeting
February 23, 2012
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Workgroups complete the database and begin to write self-study analysis
March 2012
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Full Survey visit by LCME
April 28-May 1, 2013
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Letter of Determination Received: Accreditation Continued
October 8, 2013
Accreditation Outcome
Letter of determination sent October 8, 2013, stated:
"After reviewing the report of the LCME survey team that conducted a full survey visit April 28-May 1, 2013, the LCME voted to continue the accreditation of the medical education program leading to the MD degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine for an eight-year term. The program's next full survey will take place during the 2020-2021 academic year."