A quality assurance process for medical education programmes in Grenada
About accreditation
Accreditation is a quality assurance process through which medical education programs are evaluated against established standards. It is not a single event, but a cyclical process involving a series of structured activities leading to a formal determination of accreditation status, followed by ongoing monitoring and periodic reaccreditation.
This process provides reasonable assurance that medical education programs have the educational structures, resources, policies and processes necessary to deliver medical education consistent with internationally recognized standards of quality.
The Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) is responsible for accrediting medical education programs in Grenada leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or its equivalent.
In carrying out this mandate, GMDC promotes accountability, adherence to accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement in medical education.
An independent, cyclical process of evaluating medical education programs against established quality standards.
Promotes educational quality, institutional accountability, public confidence and continuous improvement.
Establishes standards, evaluates programs, conducts site visits, makes accreditation decisions and monitors continued compliance.
The process
GMDC’s accreditation process involves institutional self-evaluation, independent review of documentation, site visits, evaluation and reporting, accreditation decisions by the Governing Body, and ongoing monitoring. Both initial accreditation and reaccreditation follow established procedures designed to ensure a rigorous, transparent and evidence-based evaluation of medical education programs.
After Stage 7, reaccreditation returns to Stage 2.
Explore the Accreditation Process
How long it lasts
Initial accreditation is granted for five (5) years. Subsequent full reviews grant eight (8) years. In extenuating circumstances (e.g., natural disaster or pandemic), the period may be extended for up to two (2) years.
Medical schools seeking initial accreditation can start by contacting the Accreditation Secretariat.