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Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Introduction
This medical school, like its parent body, Loma Linda
University, is owned and operated by the SeventhDay Adventist Church. It was founded in 1909. The
campus includes basic science facilities and a Medical Center. The school is located inland not far from
Los Angeles. The curriculum of the university is
approved by LCME.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Academics
4-year semitraditional. First year: Consists of gross
anatomy, courses entitled You and Your Patient, Information Science and Population-based Medicine,
neuroscience, physical diagnosis, Cell Structure and
Function, Medical Applications of the Basic Sciences.
Students take biochemistry, molecular biology, and
genetics. Second year: Consists of physiology, microbiology, pathology, psychopathology, and physical
diagnosis. Third year: Consists of 4- to 12-week rotations through the standard required clerkships plus
family medicine, as well as a 4-week orientation to clinical medicine. Fourth year: This year includes 2 major
specialty subinternships plus experience in emergency
medicine, intensive care, neurology, and preventive
medicine, as well as up to 22 weeks of electives. A
unique feature of this school is the special interest in
the student’s professional growth. This approach to
“whole-person” development involves both the faculty
of medicine and religion.
Unique Programs
Minority admissions: The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, or handicap. Other
degree programs: MD-MS and MD-PhD programs
are available.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Admissions
Required are the minimum premedical science courses
plus English. The MCAT also is required. Preference is
shown to members of the Seventh-Day Adventist
Church, but it is a firm policy of the admissions committeetoadmiteachyearanumberofnon-church-related
applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment
to Christian principles. Applicants are sought who have
critical judgment, demonstrate problem-solving skills,
and are independent thinkers. After receipt of the
AMCAS application, each applicant is requested to submit a supplementary application and arrange that the
medical school receive a preprofessional evaluation
and/or letters of recommendation from their undergraduate college. Invitations for an interview are
extended to selected applicants both at the medical
school campus and various sites throughout the country. Transfer and advanced standing: Accepted into the
junior year if space is available, compelling reasons
exist, and Step 1 of the USMLE has been successfully
completed.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Students
Students are evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis; however,
class ranks are determined on a percentile system. Passing Step 1 of the USMLE is required for promotion to
clinical clerkships. Obtaining a total passing score on
Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE is required for promotion
to the third year and graduation after the fourth year,
respectively.
Teaching: School is located on the university campus.
Clinical teaching takes place at University Hospital
(500 beds) and several affiliated hospitals. Other: A
medium-scale, general-purpose computer facility
serves the students and faculty of the university in
instructional and research functions. Library: Medical
and related fields make up more than half of the holdings of the Del Webb Memorial Library located on
campus.
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