Accreditation

A medical degree for today, and tomorrow

Accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is a peer-reviewed process that evaluates medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in the United States. LCME accreditation signifies that a medical education program meets established standards for the structure, function and performance of its educational program.

The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at Arizona State University currently holds Preliminary Accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Preliminary Accreditation is the accreditation status granted to a developing medical education program that has demonstrated sufficient progress toward compliance with LCME accreditation standards to begin recruiting and enrolling students.

LCME accreditation of a developing medical education program occurs through a series of stages and reviews. The School’s next anticipated stage is consideration for Provisional Accreditation during the 2027–28 academic year. An LCME accreditation survey visit is scheduled for January 31–February 2, 2028.

Progression from Preliminary Accreditation to Provisional Accreditation, and ultimately to Full Accreditation, is not automatic. Each accreditation status is determined by the LCME following its review of the medical education program and its compliance with applicable LCME accreditation standards.

The School will continue to participate in ongoing LCME review and monitoring throughout the accreditation process. Accreditation activities are also incorporated into the School’s continuous quality improvement processes to support ongoing evaluation of the medical education program and compliance with LCME requirements.

Questions regarding the accreditation of the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering or the School’s accreditation process may be directed to the school’s Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement Office by contacting:

Melanie Dean, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean, Accreditation and Quality Improvement
John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
Arizona State University
[email protected]

Rachel Hogan, M.A.
Coordinator, Accreditation
John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
Arizona State University
[email protected]

Questions regarding LCME accreditation standards, processes, or verification of the School’s accreditation status may also be directed to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME):
Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

Website: lcme.org
Email: [email protected]