Accreditation problems?

[qwe7791]

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I know there are medical schools in the U.S. that have had, is having, or will face accreditation problems. Should these schools generally be avoided? My thinking is that if I am going to attend these medical schools and they have accreditation problems, won't that ultimately affect where I place in residencies and how others will view me?

 

[Irish Football]

I would assume if they lose their accreditation then it would be a problem, but as long as they are accredited then it shouldn't be an issue, right? Did you have a specific school in mind?

 

[survivordo]

If a school is truly having accreditation problems you may want to avoid it. The accreditation process is there to ensure you are getting an adequate education. However, there are LOT'S of rumors around this process. So before you discount a school I would want to know from a RELIABLE source that it is actually having problems.

Survivor DO

 

[IniestaDeMiVida]

I believe UTSA was on probation for their curriculum. They have implemented a new curriculum now, and they are expected to be taken off probation soon. This doesn't change the fact that UTSA is still a very good school. I would check what they are having problems with first.

 

[IslandStyle808]

What about schools that have "provisional accreditation?" This is the case with the new schools and I don't know if it is that safe to apply to these schools.

 

[SLC]

What about schools that have "provisional accreditation?" This is the case with the new schools and I don't know if it is that safe to apply to these schools.

Provisional accreditation usually just means that they've cleared all requirements for accreditation, and are just waiting to graduate their first class. Successful graduation of a class is the last requirement for full accreditation.

My school was provisionally accredited when I applied and was accepted, then it got full accreditation over the summer before I matriculated (when the first class graduated).

 

[gyngyn]

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