Colton, California is now home to one of the nation’s fully accredited medical schools—an achievement that reflects years of community partnership, vision, and local investment in the future of healthcare. The California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine has received full accreditation for its Doctor of Medicine program from the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME)—the highest national standard for medical education in the United States.
For the City of Colton and the surrounding region, this milestone represents far more than institutional recognition. It affirms that a medical school built through intentional collaboration with the community now meets—and upholds—the same rigorous standards as the nation’s most established medical institutions. Full accreditation confirms that CUSM graduates are fully prepared for licensure examinations and entry into accredited residency programs across the country.
“Full LCME accreditation represents a defining moment in the life of our institution,” said Dr. Paul Lyons, CUSM President and Dean. “It affirms the strength of our academic model, the integrity of our governance, and our unwavering commitment to educating compassionate, highly skilled physicians who are prepared to serve communities where the need is greatest.”…