Loma Linda University School of Medicine is a Seventh-day Adventist institution in Loma Linda, California, dedicated to educating physicians, scientists and other health professionals through academic excellence, scientific discovery, whole person care and Christian service. Guided by a commitment to whole person care, Loma Linda University School of Medicine prepares students to advance health, improve lives and serve communities through education, research, clinical training and service.

Loma Linda University School of Medicine is one of eight schools that make up Loma Linda University, a health sciences institution dedicated to continuing the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The school is part of Loma Linda University Health, an academic health system that integrates education, clinical care and research. Through this connection, students benefit from an environment that brings together academic instruction, hands-on clinical training, scientific discovery and a commitment to whole person care.

What Programs Does Loma Linda University School of Medicine Offer?

Academic highlights::

  • Medicine, MD: Prepares future physicians through foundational medical sciences, clinical education and patient care experiences.
  • Basic Sciences: Offers graduate education at the master's and doctoral levels.
  • Genetic Counseling, MS: Prepares students for careers of communicating medical and scientific information to an individual or family with a genetic condition or birth defect.
  • Pathologists' Assistant, MHS: Prepares students for specialized professional roles supporting pathologists.
  • Earth and Biological Sciences: Offers undergraduate and graduate study in areas including biology, geology, environmental science and related scientific disciplines.

Explore the school's academic programs to learn about individual degrees, admission requirements and career pathways.

Medical Education and Clinical Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicine's main campus in Loma Linda is the central hub of the school's medical education experience. Students build their foundational medical knowledge during the first two years before advancing to clinical rotations, where they apply what they have learned in supervised patient-care settings across a range of medical specialties.

Clinical education is primarily based at the Loma Linda University main campus with Loma Linda University Health and affiliated clinical training environments, where students work alongside experienced physicians and health care professionals. The school also offers a regional campus option for a select group of medical students who complete their clinical training at AdventHealth Orlando in Florida or Kettering Health in Ohio.

The Doctor of Medicine program at Loma Linda University School of Medicine combines foundational medical sciences with supervised clinical education. Students develop clinical knowledge and skills through coursework, clinical rotations, patient care experiences and opportunities to explore medical specialties.

Clinical education emphasizes scientific knowledge, ethical decision-making, preventive care and compassionate treatment of the whole person. Students learn in a variety of clinical settings, preparing them for residency training and careers serving patients and communities.

Students also benefit from specialized learning environments, including the Clinical Skills Education Center and Medical Simulation Center. These on-campus facilities provide opportunities to practice clinical techniques, strengthen communication and clinical decision-making skills, and develop confidence in simulated patient-care scenarios. Through hands-on learning and simulation-based education, students can prepare for real-world clinical experiences in a supportive environment that emphasizes patient safety, competence and compassionate care.

Across all locations, students benefit from hands-on learning, clinical skills instruction and simulation-based education that prepare them to care for patients with competence, compassion and professionalism.

What are Loma Linda University School of Medicine's Regional Campuses?

Loma Linda University School of Medicine has two regional campuses for medical students completing their third and fourth years of clinical training: AdventHealth Orlando in Florida and Kettering Health in Ohio.

Students complete their first two years of medical school in Loma Linda, California, before having the opportunity to pursue their clinical years at a regional campus, subject to the school's selection and academic requirements.

Learn more about the AdventHealth Orlando Campus and Kettering Health Campus.

A Tradition of Whole Person Care and Christian Service

Since its founding in 1909, Loma Linda University School of Medicine has integrated medical and scientific education with a commitment to Christian service. Whole person care recognizes that health involves more than treating disease; it includes caring for the physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions of each person's well-being. Students are encouraged to approach patients with compassion, respect and an understanding of the broader factors that affect health.

Research, Discovery and Community Engagement

Research is an important part of the School of Medicine's educational mission. Faculty and students contribute to scientific discovery through biomedical research, translational science and investigations into human health and disease.

The school also promotes service through community health initiatives and local and international service opportunities. Programs such as the Social Action Community Health System (SACHS) and Students for International Mission Service (SIMS) connect students with opportunities to serve communities and populations with limited access to health care.

Through education, research and service, Loma Linda University School of Medicine prepares graduates to contribute to their professions and improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.