Valerie M. Parisi, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., dean of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, received the New Horizons Award from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

Dean Parisi received the award in early November during the Association of American Medical College annual meeting in San Francisco.

The New Horizons Award acknowledges the transformative initiative led by Dean Parisi and Lois Nora, M.D., J.D., M.B.A., during their LCME tenure to codify the relationship between the LCME's two sponsors, the AAMC and the American Medical Association. "Under their courageous leadership, the LCME undertook a comprehensive review of its organizational structure and functions -- a process that ultimately resulted in the first memorandum of understanding between the two sponsors." That memorandum enabled the LCME to directly address some of its most pressing challenges while ensuring its ability to remain the gold standard for accreditation of medical education programs.

Dean Parisi served as a member of the LCME from 2006 to 2012, and as its co-chair from 2010 to 2012.

Dr. Nora served as an LCME member from 2007 to 2012 and as co-Chair from 2009 to 2011. She recently was appointed president and chief executive officer of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education reviews and awards accreditation status to educational programs leading to the awarding of medical degrees in the United States and Canada.