The Larner College of Medicine fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement to identify areas for further attention in our effort to provide a medical education second to none.
Monitoring Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) requires that all medical schools report on a set of twelve standards which are pre-defined educational areas. They are identified from the following categories:
- Elements that include an explicit requirement for monitoring or involve a regularly-occurring process
- New or recently-revised or changes in LCME expectations related to performance in elements
- Elements that could be reviewed to ensure that policies are congruent with current operations
- Elements that directly or indirectly effect the core operations of the school
- Elements that were cited in the medical school’s previous accreditation surveys
- Elements that were commonly cited in the last three years
- Other elements that were identified through program evaluation processes, the Medical Curriculum Committee, or via Larner School of Medicine leadership
The CQI Committee functions according to the Bylaws of the Faculty (PDF) of the Larner College of Medicine.
CQI Standard Monitoring
Standard 1: Mission, Planning, Organization, and Integrity
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Strategic Planning and Continuous Quality Improvement | Annually | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 1.2 Conflict of Interest Policies | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 1.3 Mechanisms for Faculty Participation | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs |
| 1.4 Affiliation Agreements | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 1.5 Bylaws | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 1.6. Eligibility Requirements | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
Standard 2: Leadership and Administration
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 Administrative Officer and Faculty Appointments | Every 3 Years | Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs |
| 2.2 Dean's Qualifications | Every 3 Years | Dean |
| 2.3 Access and Authority of the Dean | Every 3 Years | Dean |
| 2.4 Sufficiency of Administrative Staff | Every 2 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 2.5 Responsibility of and to the Dean | Every 2 Years | Dean |
| 2.6 Functional Integration of the Faculty | Every 2 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans; Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus |
Standard 3: Academic and Learning Environments
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Resident Participation in Medical Student Education | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus |
| 3.2 Community of Scholars/Research Opportunities | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Deans |
| 3.3 Diversity Programs and Partnerships | Annually | Dean & Senior Associate Deans; Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| 3.4 Anti-Discrimination Policy | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 3.5 Learning Environment/ Professionalism | Annually | Dean & Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education |
| 3.6 Student Mistreatment | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education |
Standard 4: Faculty Preparation, Productivity, Participation, and Policies
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 Sufficiency of Faculty | Every 2 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; Chairs |
| 4.2 Faculty Appointment Policies | Annually | Dean; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs |
| 4.3 Scholarly Productivity | Every 3 Years | Dean; Senior Associate Dean for Research; Chairs; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs |
| 4.4 Feedback to Faculty | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Chairs |
| 4.5 Faculty Professional Development | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Senior Associate Dean for Research; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs |
| 4.6 Responsibility for Medical School Policies | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
Standard 5: Educational Resources and Infrastructure
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Adequacy of Financial Resources | Every 2 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.2 Dean's Authority/Resources | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.3 Pressures for Self-Financing | Every 2 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.4 Sufficiency of Buildings and Equipment | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.5 Resources for Clinical Instruction | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.6 Clinical Instructional Facilities/Information Resources | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.7 Security, Student Safety, and Disaster Preparedness | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.8 Library Resources/Staff | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.9 Information Technology Resources/Staff | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.10 Resources Used by Transfer/Visiting Students | Every 3 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.11 Study/Lounge/Storage Space/Call Rooms | Annually | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| 5.12 Required Notifications to the LCME | Annually | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
Standard 6: Competencies, Curricular Objectives, and Curricular Design
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 Program and Learning Objects | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.2 Required Clinical Experiences | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.3 Self-Directed and Life-Long Learning | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.4 Inpatient/Outpatient Experiences | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.5 Elective Opportunities | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.6 Service-Learning/Community Service | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.7 Academic Environments | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 6.8 Education Program Duration | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
Standard 7: Curricular Content
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Biomedical, Behavioral, Social Sciences | Every 2 years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.2 Organ Systems/Life Cycle/Prevention/ Symptoms/Signs/ Differential Diagnosis, Treatment Planning | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.3 Scientific Method/Clinical/Translational Research | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.4 Critical Judgment/Problem-Solving Skills | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.5 Societal Problems | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.6 Structural Competencies, Cultural Competence, and Health Inequities | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.7 Medical Ethics | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.8 Communication Skills | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 7.9 Interprofessional Collaborative Skill | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
Standard 8: Curricular Management, Evaluation, and Enhancement
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 Curricular Management | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 8.2 Use of Medical Educational Program Objectives | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 8.3 Curricular Design, Review/Content Monitoring | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 8.4 Evaluation of Educational Program Outcomes | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 8.5 Medical Student Feedback | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 8.6 Monitoring of Completion of Required Clinical Experiences | Every 2 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 8.7 Comparability of Education/Assessment | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus |
| 8.8 Monitoring Student Time | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
Standard 9: Teaching, Supervision, Assessment, and Student and Patient Safety
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 Preparation of Resident and Non-Faculty Instructors | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus |
| 9.2 Faculty Appointments | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus |
| 9.3 Clinical Supervision of Medical Students | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus, Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 9.4 Assessment System | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus, Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 9.5 Narrative Assessment | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus, Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 9.6 Setting Standards of Achievement | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 9.7 Formative Assessment and Feedback | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus, Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 9.8 Fair and Timely Summative Assessment | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus, Medical Curriculum Committee |
| 9.9 Student Advancement and Appeal Process | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; COA |
Standard 10: Medical Student Selection, Assignment, and Progress
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 10.1 Premedical Education/Required Coursework | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Admissions |
| 10.2 Final Authority of Admission Committee | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Admissions |
| 10.3 Policies Regarding Student Selection/Progress and Their Dissemination | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Admissions |
| 10.4 Characteristics of Accepted Applicants | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Admissions |
| 10.5 Technical Standards | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Admissions |
| 10.6 Content of Informational Materials | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Admissions |
| 10.7 Transfer Students | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education |
| 10.8 Visiting Students | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education |
| 10.9 Student Assignment | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Medical Education, CT Campus; Associate Dean for Admissions |
Standard 11: Medical Student Academic Support, Career Advising, and Educational Records
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 11.1 Academic Advising and Academic Counseling | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 11.2 Career Advising | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 11.3 Oversight of Extramural Electives | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 11.4 Provision of MSPE | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 11.5 Confidentiality of Student Educational Records | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 11.6 Student Access to Educational Records | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
Standard 12: Medical Student Health Services, Personal Counseling, and Financial Aid Service
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| Elements that are Monitored | Standard Monitoring Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 Financial Aid/Debt Management Counseling/Student Educational Debt | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 12.2 Tuition Refund Policy | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 12.3 Personal Counseling/Mental Health/Well-Being Programs | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 12.4 Student Access to Health Care Services | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 12.5 Non-Involvement of Providers of Student Health Services in Student Assessment/Location of Student Health Records | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 12.6 Student Health and Disability Insurance | Annually | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
| 12.7 Immunization Requirements and Monitoring | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs; |
| 12.8 Student Exposure Policies/Procedures | Every 3 Years | Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Associate Dean for Student Affairs |
Other Areas
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| Elements that are Monitored | Frequency | Monitored By |
|---|---|---|
| Vision 2025: Unified Strategic Plan | Annually | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |
| LCME Independent Student Survey Questions | Every 2 Years | Dean & Senior Associate Deans |