For planning and preparation purposes, the below documentation should all be completed at least one month prior to the scheduled Interim Accreditation Review.

Medical School Self-study

The Medical School Self-study (MSS) is a key component of the accreditation process.

The self-study process requires the time and effort of the medical school’s educational leadership, faculty members, students, administrative support staff and others associated with the medical school, its clinical affiliates, and its parent university.

The ultimate responsibility for conducting the self-study and preparing the final self-study report rests with the UGME Office.

Independent Student Analysis

The guide to the Independent Student Analysis (ISA) describes the important contribution students play in the accreditation process. Students in a school preparing for an Interim Accreditation Review may be expected to organize their own self-study of the educational program, courses and curriculum, student support services, and the environment for learning.

Groups of students will be scheduled to meet with the Interim Review Team during the scheduled Interim Accreditation Review.

Data Collection Instrument

The school completes the Data Collection Instrument (DCI) so it can be used as the basis for the institutional self-study. The DCI and a summary of the self-study should be provided to the Interim Review Team approximately one month before the scheduled Interim Accreditation Review. Instructions are found in the Guide to the Institutional Self-Study.