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School of Medicine and Health Sciences Statement Regarding LCME Update
Sept. 17, 2009
Dear Faculty and Staff:
I’d like to give you a brief update on changes and progress we made during the summer. Some of these changes are probably already obvious to those of you who have been in Ross Hall recently, and others are probably less apparent, but nonetheless important.
- Construction was completed over the summer on a new student lounge on the first floor of Ross Hall. This space is dedicated to students to use for studying, group meetings, and relaxing between classes. For those of you who teach in classroom 101, you will see that it has been refurbished to provide a more spacious and comfortable learning/teaching environment.
- Construction was recently completed on 6,748 square feet of quiet study space on the second floor of Himmelfarb Library. The configuration was determined by the students and we hope it will provide all the space they’ll need for studying. We are working with the Himmelfarb staff to ensure that this space is reserved for Medical Center students and faculty. Additionally, the hard copies of journals which were on the second floor are now viewable online. And, in case you need it, the library is now open 24 hours a day.
- We have completed an intense review of our curriculum management structure. By working with course and clerkship directors, student representatives, and experts in the field, we developed a new, state-of-the-art curriculum database that is accessible to all students and faculty. Course objectives are now all stated in outcomes based terms. We have also been interviewing for a new Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and a new oversight structure has been developed to closely follow clinical activities to ensure that all medical students share the same experiences throughout their medical education.
- We have formed a new Committee on the Learning Environment (CLE). Made up primarily of student representatives, along with residents, faculty, and deans, the CLE reviews student feedback and makes recommendations for ways to ensure that our environment is conducive to learning.
A select group of students, faculty, and staff have worked with internal and external consultants to develop constructive resolutions to the issues outlined by the LCME. The process has been very constructive and will enhance the educational experience through improvements in curriculum management, lounge and study space, and better administrative processes. In addition, we have seen strong levels of interest in our school, which has been reflected in the growing number of applications to the medical program. Because of these important changes, we feel that we have grown into a stronger community than ever before.
As you may know, the earliest date available for the LCME visit is in late October. We look forward to welcoming the LCME back to our campus and sharing our vision to create a curriculum that prepares our physicians to be critical thinkers with skills that translate into excellent patient care.
To everyone who worked with us this summer, many thanks. To all of you who help us continue to be successful in providing the best possible training to the next generation of health care providers and scientists, we want you to know that we appreciate your dedication every day.
School of Medicine
and Health Sciences Statement Regarding the Corrective Action
Plan
Feb. 12, 2009
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) notified the
School of Medicine and Health Sciences that it has approved the
approach described in the Corrective Action Plan submitted by
the School to address citations identified in October 2008. The
plan outlines remediation processes in the three areas of
concern: curriculum management, student lounge and study space,
and internal administrative processes.
The LCME expressed its appreciation for the comprehensive plan
that reflected the diligent efforts of faculty and staff to
address the areas of concern.
The School views this experience as being highly valuable and is
appreciative of the assistance provided by the LCME and its
Secretaries in guiding the development of the Corrective Action
Plan. The resulting changes will help the School serve its
students better by enhancing facilities and more fully
integrating administrative and curriculum processes.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health
Sciences program leading to the MD degree was placed on
probationary status on Oct. 15, 2008 by the Liaison Committee on
Medical Education (LCME). All School programs remain fully
accredited during the probationary period.
The LCME is the nationally recognized accrediting authority for
medical education programs leading to the MD degree in U.S. and
Canadian medical schools. All medical schools must undergo
review every eight years to be accredited by the LCME through
the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the
American Medical Association (AMA).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information, please send an email to:
SchoolofMedicine@gwumc.edu
Or visit:
www.gwumc.edu/smhs/lcme
To learn more about the LCME visit:
www.lcme.org
Contact information for the LCME:
Dan Hunt, MD, MBA
LCME Secretary
Association of American Medical Colleges
2450 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 828-0596
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Barbara Barzansky, PhD
LCME Secretary
Council on Medical Education
American Medical Association
515 North State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Phone: (312) 464-4933 |
School of Medicine and Health Sciences LCME Accreditation Statement
Oct. 15, 2008
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences completed earlier this month its accreditation process which reviewed the program leading to the MD degree.
As a result of the review, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) placed the program on probationary status. All School programs remain fully accredited during the probationary period.
The School is already developing an action plan to correct the noted areas that did not meet the LCME’s standards including curriculum management, lounge and study space for students, and internal administrative processes. The School has up to 24 months to address these issues and plans to complete its work within the academic year.
The School is committed to academic excellence and to providing a superior education for its medical students. The LCME commended the School for providing students with a strong educational experience and for its instructional expertise and diverse student body. Nevertheless, the School readily accepts the need to remedy the LCME’s concerns and will work promptly and diligently to do so.
The LCME is the nationally recognized accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the MD degree in U.S. and Canadian medical schools. All medical schools must undergo review every eight years to be accredited by the LCME through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
For more information, please send an email to:
SchoolofMedicine@gwumc.edu
LCME Contact Information:
Dan Hunt, MD, MBA
LCME Secretary
Association of American Medical Colleges
2450 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 828-0596
Barbara Barzansky, PhD
LCME Secretary
Council on Medical Education
American Medical Association
515 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
Phone: (312) 464-4933 |
