Lebanese American
Medical Association

Est. 2015 · Accrediting Body

WFME · TEPDAD · Ministry of Public Health

Medical School Accreditation for Lebanese Institutions

LAMA is the recognized authority guiding Lebanese medical schools through WFME-aligned accreditation. In partnership with TEPDAD — a WFME-certified agency — and authorized by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, we ensure institutions meet global standards for medical education.

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LAMA's Mandate

Official Role in Accreditation

Ministry of Public Health

Coordination role for the initiation and maintenance of WFME and its agencies’ authorization and recognition in Lebanon.

Medical School Support

Honorarium reimbursement to WFME agency reviewers in all site visits.

Administrative Link

Direct liaison between WFME agency (TEPDAD) and medical schools.

Internal Self-Review

Assistance with designated medical schools in establishing their Self-Report.

Exclusive Agreement with TEPDAD

LAMA has signed an exclusive agreement with TEPDAD (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs — Turkey), a WFME-certified accrediting agency. Through this partnership, LAMA serves as the official consultant and coordinator for medical school accreditation in Lebanon. TEPDAD is mainly responsible for the accreditation process of Lebanese medical schools. LAMA, as a consultant, is responsible for the interior organization of accreditation, including briefing, site visit coordination, and reviewer honorarium management.

Accreditation Procedure

Standards of Procedures for Accreditation of Medical Schools in Lebanon — defined after the signed agreement between LAMA and TEPDAD.

  • 1. Medical schools that have completed one term (six years) of medical education and have first graduates may apply.
  • 2. Schools wishing to apply must approach LAMA annually. LAMA accordingly informs TEPDAD about the application.
  • 3. Evaluation is conducted according to the Global Standards of WFME for Basic Medical Education.
  • 4. TEPDAD briefs the medical school and consults on preparation of the self-evaluation report.
  • 5. The medical school submits the self-evaluation report to TEPDAD for review.
  • 6. If basic standards are not met, the school is given up to one year to comply.
  • 7. A site visit is scheduled once basic standards are met. TEPDAD proposes three dates.
  • 8. TEPDAD establishes a site-visit team of five members. LAMA assigns one observer and one student from another medical school.
  • 9. The site visit lasts four full days plus an oral feedback report day.
  • 10. TEPDAD issues a final report within three months. Decision: Full Accreditation, Conditional Accreditation, or Does Not Meet Standards.
  • 11. TEPDAD and LAMA announce accredited medical schools on their websites.
  • 12. All procedures follow TEPDAD's Working Regulation.
  • 13. Honorarium fees are paid to reviewers by LAMA.
  • 14. The medical school is responsible for accreditation service fees. Half is due upon signature.
  • 15. The school covers travel and full accommodation for educators.

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LAMA is committed to serving the accreditation needs of medical schools and their teaching hospitals, using the right resources and facilities to meet international standards.
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