We will be providing updates on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation progress and ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts across WWAMI. We are now preparing for the next accreditation site visit in March 2026. Why is accreditation important? LCME accreditation ensures the quality, integrity and continuous improvement of our medical student education […]
Your EQI team is spotlighting key policies that support a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment—while helping faculty stay informed about responsibilities and updates on policies. Supporting the Learning Environment Executive Order No. 31 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for reporting concerns. Executive Order No. 51 Sexual Violence Elimination Policy affirms […]
LCME Weekly Update: Element 12.3 Personal Counseling/Mental Health/Well-Being Programs Element 12.3 ensures that medical students have access to confidential and available personal counseling services to support their well-being throughout their education. At the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM), the Counseling Services Team provides comprehensive mental health and wellness resources while maintaining strict confidentiality […]
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and accreditation standards, this week’s update highlights the data sources required by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Data Collection Instrument (DCI). The DCI is a comprehensive tool used in the accreditation process to assess how well a medical school meets LCME standards. To ensure compliance, […]
Many aspects of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation encourage schools to inform students about key medical program policies. This week’s LCME Corner highlights essential policies that all UWSOM students, faculty, and staff should review. Policies related to mistreatment are critical for fostering an engaging, supportive, and respectful learning environment. Attendance, healthcare access, and […]
Many aspects of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation encourage schools to inform students about key medical program policies. This week’s LCME Corner highlights essential policies that all UWSOM students, faculty, and staff should review. Policies related to mistreatment are critical for fostering an engaging, supportive, and respectful learning environment. Attendance, healthcare access, and […]
Advancing Scholarly Opportunities – An Ongoing Commitment at UWSOM (Element 3.2 Community of Scholars/Research Opportunities) UWSOM remains committed to fulfilling the goals of Element 3.2 Community of Scholars/Research Opportunities, fostering a robust scholarly environment for its students. Over the past five years, the school has taken significant steps to expand and enhance access to research […]
LCME Weekly Update: Element 6.1 Program and Learning Objectives Element 6.1 is one of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) components covering the medical education curriculum. It requires that the Medical Education Program Objectives (MEPOs) include explicit outcomes that allow the school to assess students’ progress in the curriculum as they attain key competencies. […]
Achieving Excellence Together: The LCME Journey UWSOM Launches LCME Self-Study Period with Successful Kick-off Event UWSOM officially launched its 12-month Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Self-Study period on Sept. 18 with a kick-off at the Center for Urban Horticulture. This event marks the beginning of a comprehensive process in preparation for the upcoming LCME […]
