Progress Reports

Any program that receives a status less than Approved (without reporting requirements) is required to submit a progress report. The progress report is intended to respond to the specific Recommendations that CDAC identified in the survey report.

A well-written and effective progress report comprehensively addresses the identified Recommendations and clearly documents how the program has addressed each Recommendation. CDAC requires evidence demonstrating the implementation of the specific Recommendation(s).  Reports of action taken to rectify deficiencies accompanied by supporting documentation (evidence) are required in deciding to upgrade a program’s accreditation status.

Institutions with more than one education program must submit separate progress reports for each program that receives less than Approved (without reporting requirements) accreditation status.

CDAC Accreditation Review Committee members, who have not participated in the accreditation survey visit to that program, assess the progress report.

CDAC will notify those programs that are required to submit progress reports. The submission deadline is indicated in the transmittal letter.

Annual Program Reviews

As a requirement for continued accreditation, institutions are responsible for completing an Annual Program Review (APR), informing CDAC yearly of any significant changes related to administration, personnel, facilities, finance, and other matters that could affect the accreditation status of the program. The APR is a critical component of accreditation, and it must be signed off by a program leader who is in authority to do so (Dean or Director).This online reporting mechanism is due for completion by June 30th each year.

Reporting Significant Program Changes

When significant changes to the program / curriculum are planned, programs are required to report to CDAC. Information, such as providing specific information to demonstrate that adequate resources and logistics are in place to support the proposed changes is requested prior to implementing the change.

Programs must provide:

  • The effective date of the intended program change(s)
  • A description of the proposed change(s) to the program/curriculum

According to the change, the program must also provide:

  • A summary of the former curriculum versus the new curriculum
  • All course outlines and the curriculum map
  • The timetables and scheduling for didactic, laboratories, preclinical and clinical courses
  • The faculty: student ratios for didactic, laboratories, preclinical and clinical courses
  • The curriculum vitae of new faculty members hired to support the change(s) if any
  • A description of any changes to the physical facilities if any
  • If applicable, provide confirmation of regulatory authority approval.
  • If applicable, describe how communication has occurred with other programs within the faculty/ institution to explain how the proposed changes will have an impact.