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Information for Administration and Faculty

NOSM University has embraced accreditation as part of its philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). The accreditation process is an opportunity for us to identify and implement necessary changes.

Accreditation is a whole school responsibility and requires a collaborative approach.

It is our goal to encourage questions, identify concerns, and resolve them prior to the visit.

NOSM University’s MD Program Accreditation Full Site Visit: Fall 2028

Understanding the Accreditation Process

Accreditation is a process by which institutions and programs voluntarily undergo an extensive peer evaluation of their compliance with accepted standards for educational quality.

What is Accreditation? — Infographics created by Tharshika Thangarasa and Alyssa Archibald.

Accreditation Standards and Elements

The Committee on the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) Standards and Elements provide the basis by which the quality of Canadian medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree will be judged in the peer-review process of accreditation.

There are 12 Standards composed of 96 Elements.

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Questions?

To learn more about the accreditation process and NOSM’s MD Program Accreditation Full Site Visit, please visit nosm.ca/MDaccreditation.

Please direct any questions or concerns to UME.Accreditation@nosm.ca.