August 2022 – International Medical Education Accreditation

What is Medical School Accreditation?

By Michael Diamond August 20, 2022Accreditation, Undergraduate Medical EducationNo Comments

To ensure high quality medical education, schools in many countries are required to be periodically examined by their Accrediting Authority. The accreditation process usually requires schools to conduct a thorough…

Date of next NCFMEA meeting

By Michael Diamond August 10, 2022NCFMEA, Undergraduate Medical EducationNo Comments

The next meeting for NCFMEA is scheduled for October 6th, 2022. The meeting will be virtual and the agenda has not yet been announced.

What is the significance of WFME and NCMFEA “recognition”?

By Michael Diamond August 8, 2022NCFMEA, WFME1 Comment

WFME (World Federation for Medical Education) is an agency that aspires to improve standards for medical education around the world. WFME's "recognition" became significant when the ECFMG (Educational Commission for…

Do WFME/NCFMEA Accredit Medical Schools?

By Michael Diamond August 8, 2022Foreign Medical School, NCFMEA, WFMENo Comments

No, neither WFME nor NCFMEA accredit medical schools. Instead, both agencies examine the national accrediting authority of the "foreign" country and, if satisfied with their accreditation process, will “recognize” that…

Are foreign medical schools accredited in the US?

By Michael Diamond August 8, 2022Accreditation, Foreign Medical School, NCFMEANo Comments

Foreign Medical Schools - those situated outside the United States - are NOT accredited in the US. However, some country's accrediting authorities are granted "comparability" status by the US Education…

What are the procedural differences between WFME and NCFMEA?

By Michael Diamond August 8, 2022NCFMEA, WFMENo Comments

WFME WFME requires a site visit to the country whose medical school accreditation is being assessed. During this site visit, WFME representatives will be present at two events: An Accreditation…