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Standards, Policies & Documents

The framework for the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of medical education programmes

Standards, procedures, policies, forms and guidanceRequirements and expectations for programmes seeking or maintaining accreditation
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Standards, Policies & Documents

GMDC’s accreditation standards, policies and supporting documents provide the framework for the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of medical education programs. The documents below outline the requirements, procedures and expectations applicable to medical education programs seeking or maintaining accreditation with GMDC.

GMDC Standards of Accreditation

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Theme 1: Institutional Setting

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Theme 2: Curriculum

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Theme 3: Students

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Theme 4: Academic Environment

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Theme 5: Faculty

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Theme 6: Institutional Effectiveness

Standards for the Accreditation of Medical Schools in GrenadaThe six accreditation themes. Revised January 2025PDFDownload

Accreditation Procedures

Accreditation Procedures Manual: Medical SchoolsRequirements, procedures and decision-making processesPDFDownload

Policies

Accreditation Decisions PolicyACC2.4 · How the Governing Body reaches accreditation decisionsPDFDownload Reconsideration & Appeals PolicyACC2.3 · Reconsidering or appealing accreditation decisionsPDFDownload Public Disclosure PolicyORG 4.3 · Public disclosure of accreditation decisionsPDFDownload Policy for Complaints Concerning Medical SchoolsGENP1.4 · Revised June 2025PDFDownload Substantive Change PolicyACC2.2 · Currently under reviewPDFDownload Review of Accreditation Standards PolicyPolicy for periodic review and revision of accreditation standardsLibraryOpen library

Forms & Templates

Clinical Site Visit Assessment ChecklistSIVI3.2 · Site visitors’ documentPDFDownload Medical Student Complaint FormComplaints concerning medical schoolsDOCXDownload

Guidance Manuals

Guidelines for Site Visits and Site Visit ReportsClinical, main campus and limited site visitsPDFDownload

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