LCME
LCME Accredation
The California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine MD program holds full accreditation status from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
At its February 10-12, 2026 meeting, the LCME voted to grant full accreditation to the medical education program of the California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine. This action affirms that the program is in compliance with national standards for medical education and that the institution demonstrates the resources, governance, curriculum, and outcomes required to support the education of medical students.
The next full accreditation survey visit is scheduled for the 2030–2031 academic year.
About LCME Accreditation
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the reliable authority for the accreditation of medical education programs leading to the MD degree. In the U.S., these programs are accredited by the LCME. The accreditation process is a voluntary, peer-reviewed process of quality assurance that determines whether the medical education program meets the 12 Standards.
Most state boards of licensure require that U.S. medical schools granting the MD degree be accredited by the LCME as a condition for licensure of their graduates. Eligibility of U.S. students in MD-granting schools to take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requires LCME accreditation of their school. Graduates of LCME-accredited schools are eligible for residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). For U.S. medical education programs, accreditation by the LCME establishes eligibility for selected federal grants and programs, including Title VII funding administered by the U.S. Public Health Service.
Ongoing Compliance and Quality Improvement
The CUSM School of Medicine maintains continuous compliance with LCME standards through established monitoring, assessment, and quality improvement processes. These activities support ongoing evaluation of the curriculum, student outcomes, faculty engagement, and institutional effectiveness in preparation for future accreditation reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine MD program holds full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. This status indicates that the program meets national standards for medical education quality, institutional effectiveness, and student outcomes.
Full accreditation signifies that the medical education program is in substantial compliance with all LCME accreditation standards. It affirms that the school has the governance structure, academic resources, curriculum, faculty, and student support systems necessary to deliver a high-quality medical education.
LCME accreditation is required for MD-granting medical schools in the United States and has several important implications:
· Eligibility for medical licensure in most U.S. states
· Eligibility to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination
· Eligibility for residency training in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
· Recognition by federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education
The next full LCME accreditation survey visit for the CUSM School of Medicine is scheduled for the 2030–2031 academic year.
Yes. Graduation from an LCME-accredited medical school ensures that students are eligible for licensure examinations, residency placement, and other professional opportunities required to enter the practice of medicine.
The School of Medicine maintains ongoing compliance with LCME standards through continuous quality improvement processes, including regular program evaluation, outcomes monitoring, curriculum review, and institutional assessment activities.
Information about accreditation standards, policies, and procedures is available through the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).