The Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine took a "gigantic" step toward full accreditation by meeting standards set up by the Liaision Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the school's dean, Dr. Cynda Johnson said.

The "provisional" accreditation will move into the fully accredited category once the school's charter class graduates in 2014, Dr. Johnson explained.

The LCME spent three days on campus last January.

The "provisional" status means the school met or exceeded standards for learning, teaching, and other categories such as staff support.

Dr. Johnson said the school received 3,250 applicants for the 42 positions in its current class, which is the second class for the school.

Dr. Johnson also said the school is meeting national and regional accreditation standards faster than what is mandated.

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VT-C medical school takes "gigantic step" toward full accreditation