San Bernardino
United States of America
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Overview
Year Established
1974
Courses Offered
MBBS
Accreditation
The California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine stands as a beacon of hope for healthcare in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Established in 2015, this private medical school in Colton, California, has quickly become a significant player in addressing the critical shortage of physicians in San Bernardino County.
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About
CUSM's mission is deeply rooted in improving healthcare access by training physicians dedicated to practicing in underserved areas. This focus is particularly crucial given that San Bernardino County averages fewer than 35 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, which is about half the recommended benchmark for accessible care. The school's strategic location near Arrowhead Regional Medical Center creates an interactive medical community, fostering a progressive curriculum that provides a balanced and relevant learning experience for future doctors.
Highlights
The school's state-of-the-art campus, completed in 2020, exemplifies modern medical education facilities. It boasts two lecture halls, nine college rooms, 15 clinical skills rooms, and three labs, all designed to support a clinically integrated, systems-based curriculum. The building's design, a collaboration between HMC and SmithGroup, pushes the boundaries of traditional educational architecture. It incorporates ample use of glass to allow natural light and create visual connections to nature, enhancing the well-being of students during their intense study schedules.
CUSM's innovative approach to medical education is reflected in its facilities and curriculum. The school emphasizes clinical reasoning and focuses on patient outcomes, utilizing simulation rooms, including an operating room, to guide students through real-world medical scenarios. A standardized patient training suite improves patient interaction skills, allowing students to practice with community members. These features, combined with cutting-edge multi-media systems, create a learning environment that prepares students for the evolving landscape of modern healthcare.
Since its inception, CUSM has seen remarkable growth in both applicant numbers and class sizes. The inaugural class of 2022 saw64 students enrolled from over 2,400 applicants. By 2020, the application numbers had more than doubled to over 5,300, with 130 students enrolling in the class of 2024. Notably, the majority of students (80-98%) hail from California, underscoring the school's commitment to serving its local community. With an average GPA of 3.6 and an average MCAT score of 513among accepted students, CUSM is attracting high-caliber candidates poised to make significant contributions to healthcare in the region and beyond.
