California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) today announced it had achieved accreditation status from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Accreditation validates that the CUSM community and its purpose are appropriate and are being accomplished through viable education programs.

1. California University of Science and Medicine
Granted Institutional Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission
Confirmed that CUSM Successfully Completed the Institutional Review Process
California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) today announced it had achieved
accreditation status from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior
College and University Commission (WSCUC). Accreditation validates that the CUSM
community and its purpose are appropriate and are being accomplished through viable
education programs.
CUSM worked with WSCUC to prove compliance with the organization’s core commitments,
standards and all criteria required for accreditation. The university supported the WASC
multi-year review with reporting on standards and information related to more than 20 identified
criteria, as well as site visits from a committee of representatives from peer institutions.
“The entire community at CUSM is excited to reach this significant milestone of WASC
accreditation,” said Paul Lyons, MD, CUSM President and Dean. “Everyone in our community
has been a part of achieving this milestone due to the ongoing focus on providing the best
medical education possible to our students.”

2. CUSM has been working with WSCUC and the accreditation survey visit teams since its
founding and acceptance of the first class of students in 2018. To date, CUSM has graduated
two classes of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and five classes of Master of Biomedical Sciences
students. CUSM now has four MD program classes enrolled with more than 500 students, with
98 percent of students coming from California. In addition, 35 percent of students are from low
socio-economic status, and students are highly qualified, having scored on average in the top
15 percent on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Each year, CUSM receives nearly
6,000 applications for the MD and MBS programs.
“The impetus behind founding CUSM was to create a university focused on teaching the art and
science of medicine to students from a wide variety of backgrounds,” said Prem Reddy, MD,
CUSM Founder and Chair of the Board. “The Inland Empire area of California is experiencing a
physician shortage and is the perfect location to create opportunities, find immensely talented
future physicians, and support healthcare equity for all communities.”
The CUSM accreditation is for a six-year period, at which time the university will again work with
WSCUC to ensure ongoing compliance with all stated standards and criteria.
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About the California University of Science and Medicine
California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) is dedicated to advancing the art and
science of medicine through medical education, research, and compassionate healthcare
delivery in an inclusive environment that inspires, motivates, and empowers students to become
excellent and caring physicians, scientists, and leaders. CUSM is a not-for-profit health sciences
university established in 2015, led by a dynamic group of MD/PhD faculty members. CUSM
offers a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences degree program and a Doctor of Medicine (MD)
program to prepare its diverse student body for careers in healthcare, public service, teaching,
and research. Learn more at www.cusm.org.
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