LCME Accreditation

The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine has been granted preliminary accreditation by the LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education).   The LCME is the organization responsible for accrediting all programs in the United States leading to the M.D. degree.

Why is LCME accreditation important?
Accreditation signifies that national standards for structure, function, and performance are met by a medical school's education program leading to the M.D. degree. LCME accreditation is required for schools to receive federal grants for medical education and to participate in federal loan programs. Students and graduates of LCME-accredited medical schools are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). These graduates also have eligibility to enter residencies approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Graduating from an LCME-accredited U.S. school and passing the national licensing examinations are accepted as prerequisities for medical licensure in most states (Source:  LCME).

NCA Accreditation

Oakland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.   In 2009 the Higher Learning Commission of the NCA conducted a comprehensive visit of Oakland University.  The next comprehensive visit is not scheduled until 2019 and no follow up reports or visits were required.  The university requested a focused visit on the School of Medicine and it was conducted in January 2010.  A report on the focused visit is expected in 2010.