Announcing the Journal!

Mission

To advance undergraduate medical education by fostering a community of practice among accreditation and quality improvement professionals. Through the sharing of innovative ideas, critical reflections, and evidence-based practices, the journal aims to enhance accreditation processes, optimize medical school operations, and promote quality improvement initiatives.

Scope

The journal is dedicated to advancing undergraduate medical education by focusing on quality improvement and accreditation. It will publish research and practical insights that explore innovative approaches to enhance the learning experience, optimize operational efficiency, and promote program compliance and effectiveness. The journal will also delve into the intersection of these core topics with medical education research, including studies on teaching methods, curriculum design, program evaluation, and assessment.

Editorial Board

Jason Booza, PhD, Associate Dean of CQI and Compliance, Wayne State University School of Medicine- Editor in Chief

Raquel Hernandez Givens, PhD, Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs and Director for LCME Accreditation, The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson- Deputy Editor

Justine Cameron, MPP, Director of Accreditation, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine- Quality Assurance Editor

Davin Vidigal Rosenberg, PhD, Assistant Director of Accreditation, The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson - Copy Editor

Claire Scully, MEd, Accreditation Project Manager, Harvard Medical School- Communications/Marketing Editor

Ashley Gregory, Compliance and Operational Improvement Manager, Wayne State University School of Medicine -Editorial Assistant

Lori DeShetler, PhD, Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Erin Griffin, PhD, Director of Evaluation, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Jason Hedrick, PhD, Director of Academic Operations & Accreditation, West Virginia University School of Medicine

Celia Laird O’Brien, PhD, Assistant Dean for Program Evaluation and Accreditation, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Xiaomei Song, PhD, Director of Student Assessment, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

Julie E. Stoner, PhD, MPH, Associate Dean of Administration, Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University