California University of Science and Medicine has been granted fully accredited status by the LCME.
This milestone affirms that CUSM not only meets, but upholds, the rigorous standards expected of leading U.S. medical schools, preparing graduates for the next steps in their professional development including eligibility for licensure examinations (USMLE) and entry into accredited residency programs nationwide.
Founded to address persistent physician shortages and healthcare inequities in California’s Inland Empire, CUSM was intentionally built as a mission-driven medical school that integrates academic excellence with community responsibility. Located in California’s Inland Empire, about 50 miles east of Los Angeles, the university has rapidly distinguished itself as a place that delivers exceptional medical education.
The university boasts a 99% residency match rate, with more than 70% of graduates remaining in California and the Inland Empire, directly strengthening the regional physician pipeline and advancing access to care.