Frequently Asked Questions
What is the accreditation process for Harvard Medical School?
Harvard Medical School, as an academic institution offering an MD degree, is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The LCME is sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association. LCME accreditation is a voluntary, peer-reviewed process of quality assurance that determines whether the medical education program meets established standards. Accreditation by the LCME establishes eligibility for selected federal grants and programs, including Title VII funding administered by the U.S. Public Health Service.
What are the key issues the LCME will review?
The LCME evaluates five major themes to assess the quality of a medical school's educational program: the institutional setting, the breadth of available resources, topics related to faculty affairs, the students and their overall academic experience, and the full MD curriculum.
Contacts
Accreditation Planning and Oversight Group
The Accreditation Planning and Oversight Group (APO) works with strategic partners in academic and clinical leadership throughout Harvard Medical School to oversee the LCME accreditation process. These key contacts are available to address any questions or comments you may have:
Bernard Chang, MD, Dean for Medical Education, LCME Faculty Accreditation Lead
Cidhinnia M. Torres Campos, Director of Accreditation and Quality Improvement, LCME Staff Accreditation Lead
Michele Cohn, Senior Director of the Office of Medical Education
Sheryl O’Brien, Director of Student Affairs
Aili Lewis, Chief Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Officer
Claire Scully, CQI and Accreditation Project Manager
Alexandra Jarige, CQI and Accreditation Project Coordinator
Email: hms_lcme@hms.harvard.edu
LCME website: www.lcme.org
LCME email: lcme@aamc.org