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PHOENIX MED SCHOOL he University of Arizona College of College of Medicine – Phoenix
Quick Stats
FULLY ACCREDITED TMedicine – Phoenix has been granted
full accreditation by the Liaison Committee
University Communications on Medical Education, or LCME. The LCME • More than 354 physicians have graduated
since 2007.
Jacob Chinn photo is the national accrediting authority for • 5,358 students competed for the 80 slots
medical education programs leading to M.D. of the incoming class.
degrees in the United States and Canada.
“Earning full accreditation is an The LCME completed its latest site
important milestone in the evolutionary visit in the spring. The five-member team
history of the University of Arizona’s College met with 120 faculty, students and staff
of Medicine – Phoenix,” says UA President during its four-day review of the college’s
Robert C. Robbins. “Full accreditation medical education, research, clinical and
assures students that they are getting an community programs.
outstanding education and it demonstrates “This significant milestone has been
to Arizona residents that the University reached because of the collaborative
of Arizona is graduating exceptional spirit of our faculty and staff and the
physicians.” outstanding leadership of Dean Ramos,”
Dr. Kenneth S. Ramos, interim dean says Leigh A. Neumayer, interim senior
of the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix, vice president for UA Health Sciences.
received notification from the LCME in “This announcement acknowledges the
June that the college would move from strength and excellence of this college and
provisional accreditation status to full our ability to transform today’s students
accreditation. into tomorrow’s health care leaders.”
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