About Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Medicine is a Private university located in Loma Linda, California (United States of America). It was established in 1909. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Suburban (Loma Linda, CA). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$63,500
Total Course Fees$254,000 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$18,000 (Southern CA Cost of Living)
Living Cost / Month$2,200
Other Charges$7,500 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 509)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.85
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineNovember 1 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 509)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.85
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats176
Student–Faculty Ratio3:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Loma Linda University Medical Center)
Hospital Bed Capacity371 (Loma Linda Medical Center)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Patient contact starts early)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Loma Linda University Medical Center)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 6+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 371 (Loma Linda Medical Center)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYES (International Student Services)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Massive Indian diaspora in SoCal)
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: YES (International Student Services)
- Language Training Provided: No