Elements of Accreditation

In their review, accreditors will be looking at the School from a variety of different perspectives. These include:

1. Institutional Setting

  • Governance and Administration
  • Academic Environment

2. Educational Program for the MD degree

  • Educational Objectives
  • Structure
    • General Design
    • Content
  • Teaching and Assessment
  • Curriculum Management
    • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Evaluation of Program Effectiveness

3. Medical Students

  • Admissions
    • Premedical Requirements
    • Selection
    • Visiting and Transfer Students
  • Medical Student Services Academic and Career Counseling
    • Financial Aid Counseling and Resources
    • Health Services and Personal Counseling
  • The Learning Environment

4. Faculty

  • Number, Qualifications and Functions
  • Personnel Policies
  • Governance
  • Educational Resources

5. Educational Resources

  • General Facilities
  • Clinical Teaching Facilities
  • Library Services and Information Resources