For more than a hundred fifteen years our medical students have been educated in a supportive Christian environment of excellence and caring. Our educational process has followed the best practices of medical education and at the same time has held true to its original mission:

to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ 

Why choose Loma Linda University School of Medicine?

For over 115 years, we have trailed over 13,000 skilled physicians who are well-rounded in both the sciences and art of medicine.

It is our goal to prepare students with a solid foundation of medical knowledge that will assist in the attainment of professional skills, and to motivate investigative curiosity and a desire to participate in the advancement of knowledge.  

As a faith-based institution, our purpose is to train our graduates to apply Christian principles in their service to humanity.

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Admissions and Application Process

Admissions and Application Process

We seek applicants who have demonstrated by life experiences that their own personal mission is consistent with ours. If you are a qualified applicant who wishes to join us in our mission, we invite you to answer your calling.
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Application Timeline

Application Timeline

The number of applicants is far greater than the number of positions we have to offer. Start planning now and get familiar with deadlines and AMCAS.
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Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated throughout their academic experience a quest for a broad understanding in the major areas of knowledge—the natural sciences and mathematics, the behavioral sciences, and the humanities—which assists them in the process of learning through their life experiences.
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We seek applicants who have demonstrated by life experiences that their own personal mission is consistent with ours. If you are a qualified applicant who wishes to join us in our mission “to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ," we invite you to consider Loma Linda University School of Medicine as the ideal place to prepare for a career in medical service.

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