Accreditation
The MD program at California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine has achieved provisional accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), with a full accreditation site visit scheduled for September 2025.
CUSM is also institutionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) to offer degree programs. Following provisional accreditation from LCME, CUSM continues to make significant progress toward achieving full LCME accreditation and upholding the highest standards in medical education.
Status of Accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
The CUSM School of Medicine MD program has obtained provisional accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). LCME offices are located at the Association of American Medical Colleges, 655 K Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20001-2399, Phone: 202-828-0596, Email: lcme@aamc.org, and the American Medical Association, 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 39300, Chicago, IL 60611-5885, Phone: 312-464-4933. Accreditation by LCME is a multistage process. The LCME accreditation status can be verified in the LCME directory.
Preliminary Accreditation
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) approved the MD program at California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine (CUSM) to receive Preliminary Accreditation in February 2018. This approval allowed CUSM to recruit and advertise for medical students; solicit applicant information; initiate a process for reviewing admissions applications; issue admission letters; and teach medical students.
Provisional Accreditation
CUSM School of Medicine MD program was granted the provisional accreditation status from LCME in February 2024.
Full Accreditation
A survey visit for full accreditation typically occurs around 1.5 years after provisional accreditation. The LCME will determine if the program complies with or has made sufficient progress toward compliance with accreditation standards and grants full accreditation at that time.
Status of Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
California University of Science and Medicine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001.
The WSCUC accreditation status can be verified in the WSCUC's directory.