2027 LCME Site Visit Timeline
Date |
Responsible Party |
Activity |
July 26, 2024 |
VPAA and DOAC |
Formation of the 2025-26 DCI Preparation Group. |
August–November 2024 |
LCME Prep Team |
Evaluate the 2025-26 DCI as a diagnostic tool for compliance and identify areas for improvement.
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November 19, 2024 |
LCME Prep Team |
Working Groups retreat to present findings on DCI, GQQI, and Strategic Plan. |
November 20, 2024 |
LCME Secretariat and Dean |
Establish and confirm survey visit dates. |
November 25, 2024 |
DOAC |
Submit Survey Personnel Designation Form to LCME Secretariat for FAL and SVC notifications. |
December 1, 2024 |
DOAC |
Begin development of the accreditation website. |
December 5, 2024 |
ISA Prep Team |
Distribute the ISA to assess compliance and guide preparation for the self-study and site visit. |
2025 |
Working Groups |
Review and update the DCI, narrative sections, and supporting documentation. |
April 29, 2025 |
FAL and SVC |
Attend the LCME Survey Prep Workshop. |
June 1, 2025 |
FAL |
Begin survey year preparations: Access the updated DCI Appoint members tp the institutional self-study task force Assign DCI sections to relevant personnel Designate a student team to conduct the ISA |
September 1, 2025 |
ISA Task Force |
Review the Checklist of Requirements for Completing the ISA and draft additional school-specific questions. |
October 1, 2025 |
ISA Task Force |
Distribute ISA survey to the student body (suggested duration: two months). |
December 1, 2025 |
ISA Task Force |
Compile and analyze ISA survey data; submit findings to FAL for DCI integration. |
December 15, 2025 |
FAL |
Distribute completed DCI sections to the self-study task force. |
March–July 2026 |
Self-Study Task Force |
Review and analyze DCI sections and provide input for improvement. |
June 1, 2026 |
ISA Task Force |
Submit final ISA report to FAL for review. |
July–October 2026 |
Self-Study Task Force |
Finalize the self-study report, address identified issues, and implement improvements. |
November 1, 2026 |
FAL and Dean |
Receive survey package instructions from LCME Secretariat and review team member roster for conflicts of interest. |
November 15–December 1, 2026 |
FAL and Dean |
Update DCI and appendices; submit the finalized survey package. |
December 1–15, 2026 |
Survey Team |
Receive survey package access details and begin preliminary preparations. |
December 15, 2026–February 1, 2027 |
Survey Team Secretary |
Coordinate logistics for the site visit, including travel, accommodations, and visit schedule. |
February 1, 2027 |
Dean and FAL |
Final date for submitting updates to the survey team. |
February 1–15, 2027 |
Survey Team Secretary |
Finalize visit schedule and prepare draft findings. |
March 1–3, 2027 |
All |
LCME Site Visit. |
March 4–5, 2027 |
Dean and FAL |
Submit post-visit updates to LCME Secretariat. |
March 4–5, 2027 |
Survey Team |
Draft and submit survey report assignments. |
March 10, 2027 |
Survey Team Secretary |
Submit exit report to the dean. |
April 15–May 1, 2027 |
Survey Team Secretary |
Send draft survey report and findings to LCME Secretariat for review. |
May 15–June 1, 2027 |
Survey Team Secretary |
Finalize survey report with dean’s feedback; submit the final package to LCME Secretariat. |
June 15–17, 2027 |
LCME |
Accreditation review meeting. |
July 1, 2027 |
LCME Secretariat |
Notify school officials of accreditation outcomes and follow-up requirements. |
August 1, 2027 |
LCME Secretariat |
Provide feedback to survey team members. |