Which of the following was the impetus for the accreditation of medical schools initiated by the American Medical Association?

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The Flexner Report, authored by Abraham Flexner in 1910, was a comprehensive evaluation of medical education in the United States and Canada. It served as the impetus for the American Medical Association (AMA) to establish a system of accreditation for medical schools. The report set rigorous standards for medical education and curricula, and called for the closure of many inadequate medical schools. The AMA's Council on Medical Education was established to oversee accreditation and ensure that medical schools met the criteria set forth in the report.

Which of the Following Was the Impetus for the Accreditation