Status of Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
California University of Science and Medicine is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001.
The WSCUC accreditation status can be verified at the WSCUC’s directory.
Status of Accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
The CUSM School of Medicine MD program has obtained preliminary accreditation status from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Accreditation by LCME is a multistage process. The LCME accreditation status can be verified at the LCME directory.
Preliminary Accreditation
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) approved California University of Science and Medicine-School of Medicine (CUSM-SOM) to receive Preliminary Accreditation in February 2018. This approval allowed CUSM-SOM to recruit and advertise for students; solicit applicant information; initiate a process for reviewing admissions applications; issue letters of admission; and teach medical students.
Provisional Accreditation
CUSM-SOM is undergoing accreditation review by the LCME. During this review the LCME will determine if our program is in compliance with or has made sufficient progress toward relevant accreditation standards, and if successful awards provisional accreditation.
Full Accreditation
A survey visit for full accreditation typically occurs around 1.5 years after provisional accreditation. The LCME will determine if the program is in compliance with or has made sufficient progress toward compliance with accreditation standards and grants full accreditation at that time.
Complaint about the Institution
An individual may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for review of a complaint. The bureau may be contacted at 1747 North Market Street, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95384, www.bppe.ca.gov, (916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897.