Officially Approved

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has received full accreditation for another eight years from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This is the maximum length of accreditation awarded.

“The LCME accreditation is a powerful endorsement of our school’s programs and commitment to mission. The Stritch School of Medicine is rightfully proud of its students. We are fortunate to have a wonderful and dedicated faculty and staff that each day work to prepare the next generation of physician leaders,” said Richard L. Gamelli, MD,  dean, Stritch School of Medicine.

The accreditation acknowledges Stritch’s excellence in medical education including meeting or exceeding the national standards for structure, function and performance. With graduates already in demand by residency programs across the nation, the accreditation adds to the accolades that recognize Stritch as a leader in medical education and research.

The process included gathering data and information from all facets of the school that were analyzed by the LCME. This was followed by a two-day site visit where numerous people that included interviews of administration, faculty and students.

“This process was a real team effort. It was great to work with people from all over the health system and see what an excellent job everyone is doing. The outside affirmation was nice as well and beneficial to know that all the hard work is not going unnoticed,” said Gregory Gruener, MD, senior associate dean, educational affairs, Stritch.