2015
Year Founded
FULL ACCREDITATION ACHIEVED
Congratulations CNUCOM
California Northstate University (CNU) is proud to announce that its
College of Medicine has been granted full accreditation by the Liaison
Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Year Founded
2025 MATCH Placement
Alumni
Academic Courses
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Continuing Medical Education
Dear College of Medicine Faculty, Staff, and Student
I am pleased to announce that CNUCOM received good news from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Secretariats. During its June meeting, the LCME has voted to grant full accreditation to the medical education program of the California North State University College of Medicine.
In the coming weeks, we anticipate receiving an offical letter confirming our achievement of "Full Accreditation" for five years with an update of our school's next survey date on the LCME website database from "2024-25" to "2029-30". This is the maximum allowable term before the next mandatory full review for new programs.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated students, faculty, and staff whos hard work has strengthed our medical education program. I especially appreicate the contributions of those who participated directly in the preparation and meetings with the survey team.
Additionally, I am grateful for the unwavering support from University President Alvin Cheung and his team throughout this rigorous process.
Thank you all for your continued commitment to excellaence.
Best regards,
Dean, Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Isaacs is a distinguished national leader in education, medicine, and healthcare operations, and is internationally recognized as an expert in head and neck oncology and skull base surgery. He serves as the Dean of California Northstate University College of Medicine, as well as the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and Chief Academic Officer. To learn more about Dr. Isaacs' insights and perspectives on academic medicine, leadership, and the future of healthcare, we invite you to read his monthly blog, First Things First
CNU Medical Center was designed for the North Natomas site which was the prior home of the Sacramento Kings (ARCO / Sleep Train Arena). Construction of the hospital and medical university is planned to begin in 2025.
With the hospital of the future on the horizon, our prospects have never been brighter. Soon, our students will have the chance to deliver world-class patient care at CNU National Hospital, while championing diversity and leading the fight to reduce health disparities.
We are committed to delivering an educational experience to ensure the student’s goal of becoming a confident and skillful physician. The curriculum at the College of Medicine is based on Clinical Presentations (CPs); symptoms or conditions that cause patients to seek the help of a physician. Examples include “sore throat”, “headache” or “chest pain”.
At the College of Medicine, basic science, clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning, ethics training, hands-on learning of medical skills, and participation in patient care at our Sacramento-area affiliate hospitals and clinics will help our students become patient-centered, confident leaders in medicine.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, FACS
Dean
Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Christine Deere, PhD
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions
Assistant Professor of Biology and Microbiology
Islam Mohamed, B. Pharm, MS, PhD
Assistant Dean of Operational Services, Assessment, CQI & Accreditation
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Adjunct Assistant Professor, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Jennifer Gullo, MD
Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs and Development
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
M3 OSCE Director
Edward Chang, MD, FACS
Assistant Dean of Medical Education
Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology