CQI & Accreditation Blog
The Documents Are In.
Today, the Department of Medical Education submitted a cohesive 600-page document—the Survey Package—to the LCME. The LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) is the accrediting body for medical schools nationwide, and 2019 is our year to undergo the...
LCME Site Visit: What You Need to Know
On June 13, the Department of Medical Education hosted an informational session about LCME and the accreditation process. During the session, David Muller, MD outlined key terminology, important dates, and expectations for our upcoming site visit. View the...
LCME January Updates
Independent Student Analysis Survey ClosesThank you to the 348 students who took the time to complete the Independent Student Analysis Survey. Your participation allows us to develop a comprehensive picture of students’ perceptions of the medical education...
In the Spotlight: Harinee Maiyuran
From creating an expectation for the way our school should operate, to balancing the delicate yet vast responsibilities of a hospital, Sinai has countless people to serve, and a million different responsibilities. Using LCME guidelines helps ensure...
LCME November/December Update
Updates on the LCME Self-Study Process SELF-STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE PROGRESSLCME self-study subcommittees have been meeting regularly and diligently analyzing our internal data, policies, and processes with the goal of understanding strengths and exploring...
In the Spotlight: Bee Jaworski
Given the amount of curricular materials and information encompassed under the Education Program Subcommittee’s standards and work, I hope to contribute both my organizational skills and ideas, and any knowledge I have regarding curricular support. One of the coolest...
LCME October Update
Updates on the LCME Process Happy Fall! September was a busy month for the LCME Subcommittees. Each subcommittee has been meeting to divide the workload and begin drafting responses to the self-study summary report questions. The teamwork has been very...
In the Spotlight: Staci Leisman
As a course and clerkship director, I have hands-on knowledge of the curriculum across all 4 years. I hear regularly from students about what content and learning modalities they find helpful and informative, and can bring that feedback to our own...
LCME September Updates
Town Hall Follow-Up Thank you to those who were able to attend the LCME Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, September 4. We hope you now have a greater understanding of LCME accreditation and your role in the process. For those who were unable to attend, we will...