LCME
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Liaison Committee on Medical Education |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
LCME stands for Liaison Committee on Medical Education, an academic abbreviation.
Accrediting body for programs leading to the MD degree in the United States, sponsored jointly by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association. Graduation from an LCME-accredited school is required for most state medical licenses and residency matches.
Example: The new medical school received provisional LCME accreditation before admitting its first class.
Usage notes
Founded in 1942, the LCME reviews schools against standards covering curriculum, faculty, students and resources. Osteopathic (DO) schools are accredited separately by the AOA's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Canada's schools are accredited by CACMS.
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