Tracker

LCME updates

Secretariat calls, webinars, town halls, meetings, and conferences — upcoming first, then recent. This is a living list, refreshed as new items are announced. Always confirm dates on lcme.org before making travel plans.

Upcoming

Next up · Oct 29, 2026

Connecting with the Secretariat webinar

The LCME Secretariat's monthly webinar series for school accreditation teams. Webinars run 1:30–3:00 pm ET. Webinar Secretariat

Topic for October to be announced — email lcme@aamc.org with element or topic suggestions for future sessions.

Source: lcme.org ↗

Nov 6–9, 2026 · Anaheim, CA

LCME consultations at AAMC Learn Serve Lead

One-on-one consultation slots with LCME Secretariat staff during the AAMC annual meeting (the AAMC's 150th anniversary year). Scheduling is first-come, first-served via the LCME consultation request form. In person Consultation

Source: lcme.org ↗

Nov 7, 2026 · 1:15–2:15 pm PT · Anaheim, CA

"The LCME Strategic Visioning Initiative: In the Midst of the Marathon's Middle Miles"

Concurrent session with the LCME Secretariat at AAMC Learn Serve Lead — an update on the strategic visioning initiative whose full results will be reflected in the 2028–29 DCI and associated documents. In person Session

Source: lcme.org ↗

Nov 6–10, 2026 · Anaheim, CA

AAMC Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting

The AAMC's premier annual gathering — accreditation-relevant sessions, the LCME consultations above, and networking for medical education teams. Conference AAMC

Source: aamc.org ↗

Recent

Sep 24, 2026

Connecting with the Secretariat webinar

Monthly secretariat webinar (1:30–3:00 pm ET). Slide decks from past sessions are posted on lcme.org. Webinar

Source: lcme.org ↗

Apr 2026

2027–28 DCI published; Standard 7 spotlight webinar

The Data Collection Instrument for 2027–28 surveys was published, alongside a "Connecting with the Secretariat" session on Standard 7 in AY 2027–28. Key message: expect deletions, consolidations, and migrations of elements across standards — and don't be alarmed by gaps in element numbering. The full strategic visioning results land in the 2028–29 documents. DCI Webinar

Source: lcme.org ↗

Mar 2026

2027–28 Functions and Structure published

The March 2026 edition of Functions and Structure of a Medical School — the standards and elements effective July 1, 2027. Notable revisions: Element 7.2 now includes the appropriate use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in diagnosis and patient management; Element 7.6 was redesigned around self-directed learning; Element 7.7 now addresses factors contributing to disparate health outcomes and health systems. Standards

Source: lcme.org ↗

2026 series

Connecting with the Secretariat — 2026 webinar dates

Jan 15 · Feb 19 · Mar 26 · Apr 23 · Jun 11 · Jul 23 · Aug 20 · Sep 24 · Oct 29. No May webinar. All sessions 1:30–3:00 pm ET. Webinar Series

Source: lcme.org ↗

Compiled from public announcements on lcme.org and aamc.org. Dates and details can change — verify with the official source before acting on them. Know of an LCME event that should be listed? This tracker is refreshed regularly.