The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the nationally recognized authority that accredits medical schools, has awarded the maximum seven year accreditation to the College’s educational program leading to the M.D. degree.

In the survey report, the LCME site visit team, led by Robert M. Daugherty, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., dean emeritus of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, commended the College’s “proactive executive leadership team” and described the students as “mature, enthusiastic and supportive of the College who appreciate the commitment to education and accessibility of faculty members.” It also praised the College for providing a “broad array of clinical affiliates that offer students a rich and diverse clinical experience.”

The LCME conducted its four-day site visit of the School of Medicine in November. The next complete survey will occur during the 2006-2007 academic year.