Liaison Committee on Medical Education

CONTACT US
Department of Medical Education
Nitin Puri, MD, PhD
Senior Associate Dean
304.691.8828
purin@marshall.edu

To contact the LCME:
lcme@aamc.org

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the nationally recognized accrediting body for medical education programs in the United States and Canada that lead to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Accreditation ensures that medical schools meet rigorous standards for education, faculty qualifications, student support and institutional resources.

At the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, we are proud to be fully accredited by the LCME, which is sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Our most recent accreditation review in 2019 resulted in full accreditation for an eight-year term, affirming our commitment to educational excellence and ongoing enhancement of the medical student experience.

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Accreditation is not just a milestone—it is a process of continuous quality enhancement. At the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, we actively assess and refine our programs to ensure students receive the highest level of medical education. This includes:

  • Innovative Curriculum Development – Aligning coursework with the latest advancements in medical science and health care delivery.
  • Faculty Excellence – Supporting professional development for educators to enhance teaching and mentorship.
  • Student-Centered Learning – Expanding clinical experiences, simulation training and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Enhanced Support Services – Strengthening wellness resources, career advising and academic support to help students succeed.

Our commitment to continuous quality improvement ensures that we prepare future physicians to be competent, compassionate and adaptable in an ever-evolving health care landscape.

2027 Accreditation and Quality Enhancement Steering Committee

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will welcome the LCME to campus for our next site visit during the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of our accreditation process. This is an important time for us to showcase how our school not only meets but surpasses the standards in medical education, ultimately benefiting our students and enhancing the health of all West Virginians. The Accreditation and Quality Enhancement Steering Committee (AQESC) works with strategic partners in academic and clinical leadership throughout Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine to oversee the LCME accreditation process.

Dr. David Gozal, Dean and Vice President for Health Affairs, AQESC Chair
Dr. Paulette Wehner, Vice Dean for Education, AQESC Co-Chair
Dr. Nitin Puri, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, AQESC Executive Secretary and F.A.L.

Subcommittee on Organization and Leadership (Standard 1 and 2)
  • Chair - Ms. Beth Hammers
  • Members:
    • Dr. Adam Franks
    • Dr. Paulette Wehner
    • Dr. Marybeth Reynolds
    • Mr. Nathan Ward
    • Mr. Matthew Straub
    • Mr. J.T. Schneider
    • Dr. Ali Oliashirazi
    • Ms. Sheanna Spence
    • Dr. Gary Rankin
    • Dr. Larry Dial
    • Dr. Darshana Shah
    • Chair, Faculty Council
    • Dr. Nitin Puri
Subcommittee on Academic and Learning Environments (Standard 3)
  • Co-Chairs – Dr. Shelvy Campbell-Monroe & Dr. Krista Denning
  • Members:
    • Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
    • Dr. Paul Finch
    • Dr. Richard Egleton
    • Dr. Christine Gilkerson
    • Dr. Eva Patton-Tackett
    • Dr. Sandrine Pierre
    • Dr. Todd Green
    • Ms. Jessica Rhodes
    • Dr. Jennifer Gerlach
    • Ms. Amy Smith
    • Ms. Amanda Jones
    • Mr. J.T. Schneider
    • Dr. Nitin Puri
Subcommittee on Faculty Preparation, Productivity and Participation (Standard 4)
  • Chair – Dr. Darshana Shah
  • Members:
    • Vice-Chair, Faculty Council
    • Chair, APT
    • Dr. Susan Flesher
    • Dr. Gary Rankin
    • Dr. David Jude
    • Dr. David Denning
    • Dr. Shannon Browning
    • Dr. Paul Ferguson
    • Ms. Beth Hammers
    • Ms. Judy Watters
    • Dr. Nitin Puri
Subcommittee on Educational Resources and Infrastructure (Standard 5)
  • Chair – Mr. Matthew Straub
  • Vice Chair – Ms. Holly Dunmore
  • Members:
    • Ms. Anna Hughes
    • Ms. Amy Smith
    • Mr. Nathan Ward
    • Dr. Casey Patick
    • Dr. Marie Frazier
    • Ms. Linda Holmes
    • Mr. Robert Nance
Subcommittee on Curricular Objectives, Content and Curriculum Management and Assessment (Standards 6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Co-Chairs – Dr. Lawrence Grover, Chair, Executive Curriculum Committee, & Dr. Semeret Munie, Chair, Clerkship Curriculum Committee
  • Members:
    • Dr. Beverly Delidow
    • Dr. Carolyn Curtis
    • Dr. Fatiha Nassir
    • Dr. Richard Egleton
    • Dr. Beth Emrick
    • Dr. Michelle Worthy
    • Dr. Felix Cheung
    • Dr. Jennifer Gerlach
    • Dr. Jessica Buerck
    • Dr. Todd Green
    • Dr. Maria Serrat
    • Ms. Ashley Edmunds
    • Dr. Kathryn Bell
    • Dr. Mallory Morris
    • Ms. Anna Hughes
    • Mr. Robert Nance
    • Dr. Elizabeth Saunders
    • Ms. Traci West-McCombs
    • Dr. Nitin Puri
Subcommittee on Admissions, Advising and Student Life (Standards 10, 11, 12)
  • Chair – Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, Advising and Student life
  • Co-Chairs – Dr. Christine Gilkerson (Standard 10), Dr. Marie Frazier (Standard 11) & Ms. Amy Smith (Standard 12)
  • Members:
    • Dr. Shelvy Campbell-Monroe
    • Mr. Parker Unroe
    • Ms. Sara Simpson
    • Ms. Laura Christopher
    • Ms. Charise Lindsey
    • Dr. Todd Green
    • Dr. Richard Egleton
    • Dr. Shannon Browning
    • Dr. Matthew Straub
    • Dr. Nitin Puri

Student AQESC Members: 
Ms. Holly Edwards
Mr. Jacob Hackett
Mr. Dami Adeshina
Ms. Isabella Griffiths