Information for Students
Accreditation is a process by which institutions and programs voluntarily undergo an extensive peer evaluation of their compliance with accepted standards for educational quality. Through accreditation, the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) provides assurance to medical students, graduates, the medical profession, healthcare institutions, health authorities, regulatory authorities and the public that:
- Educational programs culminating in the award of the MD meet reasonable, generally-accepted, and appropriate national standards for educational quality.
- Graduates of such programs have a complete and valid educational experience sufficient to prepare them for the next stage of their training.
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.
Important Dates
- GQ Survey Completion Lunch: April 10, 2019
- NOSM’s MD Program Accreditation Full Site Visit: April 26-30, 2020.
Independent Student Analysis
The accreditation process is an opportunity to implement necessary changes and NOSM is embracing accreditation as part of its ongoing process of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
You shared your feedback with us as part of the Independent Student Analysis (ISA) during the May 2018 Interim Review.
We took action.
- Four newly funded Learner Advocate positions at NOSM
- AFMC Elective Portal information night with a Y4 student
- CaRMS night roundtable hosted by a recent NOSM grad and NOSM resident
- Year 1 Mandatory Wellness check-in
- NOSM Task Force to Address Learner Mistreatment
- Updated Surgery Duty Hours Form/Process
- Mid-Unit Feedback Form/Process
The final Independent Student Analysis (ISA) launched in February 2019. The results of the final ISA will be used to effect change at NOSM. Be sure to have your say!
Response to Feedback
- Four newly funded Learner Advocate positions at NOSM
- AFMC Elective Portal information night with a Y4 student
- CaRMS night roundtable hosted by a recent NOSM grad and NOSM resident
- Year 1 Mandatory Wellness check-in
- NOSM Task Force to Address Learner Mistreatment
- Updated Surgery Duty Hours Form/Process
- Mid-Unit Feedback Form/Process
Questions?
Please direct any questions or concerns to MD.Accreditation@nosm.ca.