LCME Accreditation

UMKC School of Medicine received a full, 8-year accreditation status from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) — the agency officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit medical schools in the United States and Canada and is preparing for its 2026 re-accreditation from the LCME. Many faculty, staff and students are part of this extensive process, which is designed to attest to the educational quality of new and established medical educational programs.

The Accreditation Review

The accreditation review addresses three key questions:

  • Has the program clearly established its mission and institutional learning objectives?
  • Are the program’s curriculum and resources organized to meet its mission and objectives?
  • What is the evidence that the program is currently achieving its mission and objectives and is likely to continue to meet them in the future?

Accreditation Schedule

New accreditation schedule to be posted here

Accreditation Committees

Roster

  • Alice Arredondo, Ed.D.
  • Sean Bananni, MS5
  • Denise Bratcher, D.O.
  • Danielle Cunningham, MS5
  • Mark Mikkelsen
  • Jill Moormeier, M.D.
  • Carlee Oakley, MS5
  • Christopher Papasian, Ph.D.
  • Nurry Pirani, M.D.
  • Jennifer Quaintance, Ph.D.
  • Brenda Rogers, M.D.
  • David Sanborn, MS5
  • Christine Sullivan, M.D.
  • Mark Steele, M.D.
  • Gary Sutkin, M.D., MBA
  • Samuel Turner, J.D.

Roster

  • David Sanborn, MS5, Chair
  • Nilbhi Patel, MS5, Secretary
  • Yembur Ahmad, MS5
  • Sean Bonanni, MS5
  • Morgan Gonder, MS5
  • Akash Jani, MS3
  • Brooks Kimmis, MS5
  • Laura Meidl, MS5
  • Imran Nizamuddin, MS4
  • Poonam Patel MS6
  • Steven Philips, MS5
  • Kale Turner, MS4
  • Nyaluma Wagala, MS5
  • Alex Willis, MS5

Charges

  • Mission, Planning, Organization, and Integrity
  • Leadership and Administration
  • Faculty Preparation, Productivity, Participation and Policies

Roster

  • Paul Cuddy, Pharm.D., Chair and Vice Dean
  • Phil Byrne, Ed.D.
  • Diana Dark, M.D.
  • Timothy Dellenbaugh, M.D.
  • John Foxworth, Pharm.D.
  • Mary Gerkovich, Ph.D.
  • Brenda Kurtz, MS5
  • Christopher Papasian, Ph.D.
  • Rebecca Pauly, M.D.
  • Ankhita Samuel, MS5
  • Jennifer Schurman, Ph.D.
  • Mark Steele, M.D.
  • Alison Troutwine

Charge

  • Academic and Learning Environments

Roster

  • Christine Sullivan, M.D., Chair and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
  • Cary Chelladurai, M.S.
  • Lawrence Dall, M.D.
  • Cynthia Ginn, MBA
  • Jeffrey Hackman, M.D.
  • Mark Hecker, Pharm.D., MBA
  • Charles Inboriboon, M.D.
  • Darius Jackson
  • Solomon Kim, MS6
  • Fariha Shafi, M.D.
  • Katherine Suman, MS5
  • Samuel Turner, J.D.
  • Michael Wacker, Ph.D.
  • David Wooldridge, M.D., FACP
  • Stan Viebrock, MPA

Charge

  • Educational Resources and Infrastructure

Roster

  • Alice Arredondo, Ed.D., Chair and Assistant Dean for Selection
  • Christopher Boyce
  • Petra Bricker, M.A.
  • Cary Chelladurai, M.S.
  • Christina Crumpecker, M.D.
  • Paul Ganss, M.S., NREMT-P, NCEE
  • Deborah Green, M.A., HRDV, BBA
  • Vijay Letchuman, MS2
  • Mark Mikkelsen
  • Luke Nayak, MS6
  • Peggy Mullayl-Quijas, Ph.D.
  • Jennifer Quaintance, Ph.D.
  • Amanda Worthington, MLS

Charges

  • Competencies, Curricular Objectives, and Curricular Design
  • Curricular Content

Roster

  • Nurry Pirani, M.D., Chair and Associate Dean for Curriculum
  • Katharine Agnew
  • Eileen Amari-Vaught, Ph.D., RN, APN
  • David Bamberger, M.D.
  • Sydney Breakfield
  • Maria Cole, Ph.D.
  • Theodore M. Cole, Ph.D.
  • Caroline Dawson, LMSW
  • Stefanie Ellison, M.D.
  • Katherine Ervie, MPAS, PA-C
  • John Foxworth, Pharm.D.
  • Miranda Huffman, M.D.
  • Harold Kremer, M.D.
  • Haley Mayenkar, MS4
  • Jennifer McBride, M.D.
  • Darla McCarthy, Ph.D.
  • Stuart Munro, M.D.
  • Tom Sullivan, M.D.
  • Samuel Turner, J.D.
  • Chase Young, MS2

Charges

  • Curriculum Management, Evaluation and Enhancement
  • Teaching, Supervision, Assessment, and Student and Patient Safety

Roster

  • Jennifer Quaintance, Ph.D., Co-Chair and Assistant Dean for Assessment and Quality Improvement
  • Susan Hathaway, Ph.D., Co-Chair and Director of Graduate Medical Education, CMH
  • Peter Almenoff, M.D., FCCP
  • Kent Burk, M.D.
  • Theodore Cole, Ph.D.
  • Maria Dycoco, M.D.
  • Stefanie Ellison, M.D.
  • Sara Gardner, M.D., FAAP
  • Susan Hathaway, Ph.D.
  • Emily Haury, M.D.
  • Emily Hillman, M.D.
  • Anusha Kodidhi, MS3
  • Angellar Manguvo, Ph.D.
  • Ajay Patel, MS5
  • Nurry Pirani, M.D.
  • Cassie Shaffer Johnson
  • Kara Shaw, MSW
  • Christine Sullivan, M.D.
  • James Wooten, Pharm.D.

Charges

  • Medical Student Selection, Assignment, and Progress
  • Medical Student Academic Support, Career Advising, and Educational Records
  • Medical Student Health Services, Personal Counselling, and Financial Aid Services

Roster

  • Brenda Rogers, M.D., Chair and Associate Dean for Student Affairs
  • Adam Algren, M.D.
  • Alice Arredondo, Ed.D.
  • Connie Beachler, M.A.
  • Raymond Cattaneo, M.D., MPH
  • Cary Chelladurai, M.S.
  • Fedra Fallahian, MS5
  • Connor Fender
  • Kimberly Kalaiwaa
  • Kristen Kleffner, M.A.
  • Ashwath Kumar, MS3
  • Felix Okah, M.D., M.S.
  • Robin Patterson, B.A.
  • Brenda Rodgers, M.D.
  • Niloofar Shahmohammadi, M.S.
  • Brian Steele
  • Lauren Vestal, M.D.
  • James Wooten, Pharm.D.
  • Scott Young

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Contacts

Paul Cuddy, Pharm. D.
Senior Associate Dean Academic Affairs
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Alison Troutwine
Executive Administrator
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