How Long Does Accreditation Last?

Accredited programs and institutions are periodically reviewed for re-accreditation to ensure quality standards are maintained. Moreover, standards are continuously improved through comments from osteopathic manual practitioners, educators and other communities of interest. If there are complaints or problems that need to be addressed, the program or institution must resolve these quickly. Programs that fail to meet requirements will require additional reporting and/or site visits to determine continued compliance. If programs fail to correct noncompliance issues within the established timelines set by UCOMPE, adverse actions will be applied, which include, withdrawal or revocation of accreditation.

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