California Northstate University, College of Medicine (CNUCOM) is a 4-year allopathic medical program based in Elk Grove, CA. CNUCOM, is dedicated to the development of highly competent, forward-thinking, community- and patient-centered healthcare providers. The mission of CNUCOM is to advance the art and science of medicine. In keeping with this mission, we are engaged in on-going evaluation and improvement to ensure that our program and our graduates to be prepared and adaptable to the ever-changing practice of medicine.

CNUCOM’s journey to full accreditation by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) accreditation is ongoing. We diligently adhere to the peer-reviewed process and the accreditation standards as outlined in the LCME document entitled, "Functions and Structure of a Medical School." LCME accreditation allows eligible students to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and graduates are eligible to apply for the - Accrediation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited (ACGME) residency programs. CNUCOM’s LCME accreditation status is Provisional Accreditation with Probation¹.

¹A medical school on Probation remains LCME accredited with all attendant rights and privileges. Students are eligible to sit for licensure exams and eligible for residency programs.