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P&S Classes of 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008:
An important issue regarding P&Ss accreditation has come up and we wanted to (1) make you aware of it, and (2) ask for your support in communicating a strong message to the administration regarding this
issue.
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) recently notified P&S that it had significant concerns regarding compliance with accreditation standards.
Following the LCME's reaccreditation survey in 2003, P&S was found to be non/undercompliant with a number of accreditation standards. The school was to address 6 standards with which we were noncompliant and 7 standards which were "in transition" (on their way to becoming noncompliant) with a progress report in January 2005. P&S submitted this progress report on January 4, 2005 and we received a letter
back from the LCME on February 14, 2005.
The LCME found that P&S remained noncompliant with 2 standards: (1) direct observation of students' core clinical skills; (2) space and facilities for ambulatory education.
The LCME also found that P&S had made only limited progress in addressing four other standards with which it is noncompliant: (3) linkage between educational and institutional objectives for clinical education; (4) methods for determination of clerkship grades; (5) provision of mid-clerkship formative feedback; (6) student study and relaxation space.
Finally, P&S has yet to fully address the items in transition: (7) curriculum content; (8) resident preparation for teaching; (9) student diversity; (10) career counseling; (11) student health services; (12) appointment and promotion within the non-tenure track; and (13) faculty satisfaction with the availability and accessibility of information technology support and services.
In an emergency session, the P&S Curriculum Committee met to discuss areas of noncompliance. One of the major concerns that came out of that meeting is that there is insufficient funding to institute the necessary changes. The Curriculum Committee moved to draft a letter to Dean Fischbach reviewing the need for financial support of the educational program.
Maintaining P&Ss accreditation is critical for students. LCME accreditation is required for students to take the USMLE and to enter residencies approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Accreditation is also required for schools to receive federal grants for medical education and to participate in federal loan programs.
As the major stakeholder at P&S, we believe that it is important for
the student body to express its support for the Curriculum
Committees plea to the Dean. It is time for the administration to invest in the educational program in a meaningful way and to protect the schools accreditation. Please read the attached letter to Dr. Fischbach and let us know what you think. With your support, wed like to send it to the Dean by mid-week.
An important issue regarding P&Ss accreditation has come up and we wanted to (1) make you aware of it, and (2) ask for your support in communicating a strong message to the administration regarding this
issue.
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) recently notified P&S that it had significant concerns regarding compliance with accreditation standards.
Following the LCME's reaccreditation survey in 2003, P&S was found to be non/undercompliant with a number of accreditation standards. The school was to address 6 standards with which we were noncompliant and 7 standards which were "in transition" (on their way to becoming noncompliant) with a progress report in January 2005. P&S submitted this progress report on January 4, 2005 and we received a letter
back from the LCME on February 14, 2005.
The LCME found that P&S remained noncompliant with 2 standards: (1) direct observation of students' core clinical skills; (2) space and facilities for ambulatory education.
The LCME also found that P&S had made only limited progress in addressing four other standards with which it is noncompliant: (3) linkage between educational and institutional objectives for clinical education; (4) methods for determination of clerkship grades; (5) provision of mid-clerkship formative feedback; (6) student study and relaxation space.
Finally, P&S has yet to fully address the items in transition: (7) curriculum content; (8) resident preparation for teaching; (9) student diversity; (10) career counseling; (11) student health services; (12) appointment and promotion within the non-tenure track; and (13) faculty satisfaction with the availability and accessibility of information technology support and services.
In an emergency session, the P&S Curriculum Committee met to discuss areas of noncompliance. One of the major concerns that came out of that meeting is that there is insufficient funding to institute the necessary changes. The Curriculum Committee moved to draft a letter to Dean Fischbach reviewing the need for financial support of the educational program.
Maintaining P&Ss accreditation is critical for students. LCME accreditation is required for students to take the USMLE and to enter residencies approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Accreditation is also required for schools to receive federal grants for medical education and to participate in federal loan programs.
As the major stakeholder at P&S, we believe that it is important for
the student body to express its support for the Curriculum
Committees plea to the Dean. It is time for the administration to invest in the educational program in a meaningful way and to protect the schools accreditation. Please read the attached letter to Dr. Fischbach and let us know what you think. With your support, wed like to send it to the Dean by mid-week.
