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Academic Quality and Public Accountability in Medical Education:
The 75-Year History of the LCME
The LCME provides the history of development of the current structure and functions of the LCME and contains accurate and substantive information about the LCME in particular, as well as the medical school accreditation process in general.
Topics include:
- LCME formulation: relevant history and background
- Accreditation data: questionnaires, databases, data collection instruments
- Decision making: LCME scope, term of accreditation, actions
- Geographic reach: Canada and other countries
- Collaboration: LCME interactions with other credentialing organizations