TCMC placed on probation

[Lokhtar]

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http://thetimes-tribune.com/medical...ommittee-for-financial-difficulties-1.1161928

 

[flatearth22]

So....this improves my chances there this cycle right?

 

[Lokhtar]

Well, they were going to increase the class size but the accreditation committee told them not to until they've graduated their first class, so it will remain 65 next year as well.

 

[DaisyBuchanan]

I hope TCMC pulls through... it seemed like a good little school with caring faculty.

 

[flatearth22]

Well, they were going to increase the class size but the accreditation committee told them not to until they've graduated their first class, so it will remain 65 next year as well.

I meant that being put on probation would deter people from applying there or attending there if accepted. So less applicants + more movement on the wait list = higher chance of getting in.

 

[Lokhtar]

So far the waiting list hasn't moved at all this entire year, from what I've heard.

 

[latrala2300]

I meant that being put on probation would deter people from applying there or attending there if accepted. So less applicants + more movement on the wait list = higher chance of getting in.

I don't think it'll deter applicants but may increase waitlist movement

 

[flatearth22]

So far the waiting list hasn't moved at all this entire year, from what I've heard.

But that was before it was known that they are having financial problems and will be placed on probation. I can imagine this can be a major issue to those deciding between Commonwealth and another school that they got accepted to in the upcoming cycle.

 

[startswithb]

I'm inclined to believe that it's good to hear that schools with troubles are actually being put on probabtion. It means the LCME has standards, which is why you can't really go wrong with any US MD school. 👍

 

[Avoidthetiger]

But that was before it was known that they are having financial problems and will be placed on probation. I can imagine this can be a major issue to those deciding between Commonwealth and another school that they got accepted to in the upcoming cycle.

Doubtful there will be a change.

GWU was on probation a few years back - and that didn't lower their application numbers. And I doubt must applicants will even know its on probation. Besides that, pretty much every med school in the country is a sink hole (or atleast the top 20 med school that the faculty I work with always complains about)... so really, having financial issues won't be too much of an issue. they will get the funds.

 

[Tapepsi]

This may be a stupid question but what impact does being on probation have on a school and its students?

And I feel bad for TCMC right now especially with their dean being asked to leave and LCME denying their request for class expansion. Hopefully things will turn around quickly for them.

 

[IvyHopeful20]

I doubt it would have much of an impact on current students unless the school LOSES accreditation or something.

 

[Avoidthetiger]

I doubt it would have much of an impact on current students unless the school LOSES accreditation or something.

It's extremely doubtful they would lose accreditation. LCME keeps a close eye on all new schools to prevent that from happening. They keep a close eye on all schools actually - one of the great reasons to get a US MD. The worst thing that could potentially happen is LCME would probably decide to not let them accept a new class, finish off the classes they have, and then close the school. And no, it's not horrible that the school can't expend the number of students it accepts. It's a new school and really should be focusing on it's foundation - then expanding. LCME realizes this and told them to cool-it.

 

[Tapepsi]

And no, it's not horrible that the school can't expend the number of students it accepts. It's a new school and really should be focusing on it's foundation - then expanding. LCME realizes this and told them to cool-it.

That's a good point. I mean their oldest class didn't even take their step 1 whenever they requested class expansion so I completely understand why LCME said no. It would be a shame though if they did have to shut down the school. I interviewed there and the new medical sciences building looks great. I feel much better though knowing that I'm going to an established school as opposed to a new one.