Shreveport, La. – The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the official accrediting body for MD programs in the United States, has granted full accreditation to the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine. The next accreditation review will occur in academic year 2029-2030.
Accreditation by the LCME is a rigorous, multi-year process that evaluates medical schools based on comprehensive standards in areas such as curriculum quality, faculty qualifications, student support services, and institutional infrastructure. Full accreditation ensures that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful residency match and career in medicine.
“Receiving full accreditation from LCME is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff and students,” shared David Guzick, MD, PhD, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport and Dean of the School of Medicine. “I offer special thanks to Kelly Pagidas, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Administration, for her tireless efforts and passion in providing an exemplary educational experience for our students.”
This accreditation milestone reaffirms LSU Health Shreveport’s commitment to excellence in medical education and strengthens its ability to attract top-tier students and faculty. It also assures current and prospective students that their education meets the highest national standards.
“Preparing for an LCME site visit is a process that requires countless hours of planning and teamwork at every level. The substantive changes made to our curriculum coupled with the opening of the new Center for Medical Education and bolstered student services resulted in dramatically improved scores in every measured aspect of student satisfaction. While we are very pleased with our continued accreditation, our goal has never been to meet the LCME standards, but to exceed them,” stated Guzick.
For more information about LSU Health Shreveport and all the institution’s program accreditations, visit www.lsuhs.edu/about/accreditations. A full list of LCME-accredited programs in the U.S. can be found at lcme.org/directory/accredited-u-s-programs/.