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CUSM School of Medicine (MD) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Location Colton, CA, United StatesEstablished 2015Interviews (2027 entry) October 2026–February 2027Decisions (2027 entry) Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
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Overview

About CUSM School of Medicine (MD)

California University of Science and Medicine School of Medicine (CUSM) is a community-focused private MD program. It sits in Colton, in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. CUSM was established in 2015 and took its first class in 2018.

The Inland Empire is one of the most medically underserved regions in California, and CUSM exists to address that physician shortage. It trains physicians committed to serving diverse, underinsured, and rural communities in the region.

What makes CUSM School of Medicine (MD) different

CUSM is the only medical school based in the Inland Empire, serving a region of more than 4.5 million people with one of the lowest physician-to-patient ratios in California. The school's Arrowhead Regional Medical Center affiliation provides training in a high-volume safety-net hospital serving predominantly Latino, low-income, and uninsured patients.

This creates distinctive clinical training for students committed to community and public health.

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2 integrate foundational science with community health and social determinants of health content. Year 3–4 clinical rotations at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and affiliated community health centers throughout the Inland Empire.

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Health disparities
  • Community medicine
  • Primary care outcomes
  • Social determinants of health
  • Cardiovascular health

How the CUSM School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Asynchronous Kira timed video and written assessment (30–60 minutes, self-scheduled); no live interview described for the 2026–2027 cycle

CUSM’s 2026–2027 application process uses an asynchronous Kira assessment — pre-recorded video questions plus a timed written component, completed in the applicant’s own time (invitations September 2026–April 2027). No live MMI or panel is described in the official process.

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 130 students per year.

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Founded in 2015. Based in Colton, CA.

Programmes offered:

  • Community Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Health Disparities
Entry requirements

What you need to apply to CUSM School of Medicine (MD)

Admission overview
Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications submitted via AMCAS. The school values community health orientation, diversity of background, and genuine commitment to the Inland Empire or similar underserved regions. Clinical experience in community or safety-net settings is strongly valued. Secondary application required.
MCAT median
510 (range 505–515)
GPA median
3.65 overall / 3.60 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate
5.0%
Class size
130
In-state preference
None
CASPer
Required
AAMC PREview
Not required
Holistic review emphasis
Community health mission, Inland Empire commitment, safety-net clinical experience, and diversity.
Notes
Estimates from public AAMC FACTS and school data; verify current cycle.
Specialities offered
Community Medicine, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Health Disparities

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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Interview

How CUSM School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

Format
Asynchronous Kira timed video and written assessment (30–60 minutes, self-scheduled); no live interview described for the 2026–2027 cycle
Interview window (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)
Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
Post-interview chances
Approximately 30–45% post-interview acceptance rate (estimated).
Tutor insight
CUSM interviewers look specifically for applicants who want to serve the Inland Empire or similar medically underserved communities — not just those seeking any California MD. Frame your application around your genuine commitment to safety-net medicine, health disparities, and community health. Clinical experience at FQHCs, community clinics, or county hospitals will resonate strongly. Be prepared to discuss the Inland Empire's specific health challenges and how you see yourself contributing after training.
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US Healthcare Ethics: The Coverage Gap

Millions of low-income adults in non-Medicaid-expansion states fall into a coverage gap: their income is too high to qualify for Medicaid under their state's rules but too low to receive marketplace subsidies under the ACA. A patient in your clinic is one of them -- she has Type 2 diabetes, cannot afford insulin, and is rationing doses.

Her state has not expanded Medicaid. What are the ethical obligations of her physician, and what practical options exist?

Likely follow-up · What is the difference between a physician's duty to an individual patient and a physician's duty to advocate for systemic change?

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AAMC Core Competency: Quantitative Reasoning in Public Health

A state health department releases data showing that vaccination rates for childhood measles in a rural county have fallen to 68% — well below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. Local news attributes the decline to parental hesitancy fuelled by social media misinformation. The health department asks for a community communication strategy.

As a future physician, how do you think about the quantitative framing of this problem, and what does the evidence tell us about effective communication with vaccine-hesitant parents?

Likely follow-up · How do you explain the concept of herd immunity — and why 95% matters — to a parent without a science background?

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Sources

Where CUSM School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine's official course page was opened and reconciled with this record on 15 August 2026. Figures the school does not publish on that page remain unconfirmed.

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FAQ

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

CUSM School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 510. The middle range of matriculants is 505–515. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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