Roseman University College of Medicine, established in 2025 (granted LCME preliminary accreditation in February 2025 and enrolling its inaugural class in July 2025), is Nevada's newest private MD-granting institution and applies the Roseman University "Six-Point Mastery Learning Model" — a competency-based, block curriculum requiring demonstrated mastery before progression. The school enrolls a small cohort each year and trains physicians with a strong emphasis on primary care, rural medicine, and health professional shortage area service. Its Henderson campus provides close proximity to Las Vegas's diverse patient population and a growing network of clinical training sites.
What makes it different
Roseman uses a distinctive competency-based, block-format curriculum where students must demonstrate mastery before advancing — all examinations require an 80% or above score. Located in Henderson (Las Vegas metro), the school is designed to serve Nevada's physician shortage, especially in primary care and health professional shortage areas. Small class size enables intensive faculty mentorship.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD using the Six-Point Mastery Learning Model. Coursework is delivered in concentrated blocks; students must achieve 80% or higher on all assessments before advancing. Early clinical skills integration from Year 1. Clinical rotations in Year 3–4 across Las Vegas metro sites and affiliated rural health networks.
Research strengths
Roseman University College of Medicine (MD) has notable research strength in Medical education innovation, Primary care workforce development, Underserved and rural health, Chronic disease management, Health systems research.
Interview
Roseman University College of Medicine (MD) interviews via MMI (multiple mini-interview format, approximately 6–8 stations). Roseman University College of Medicine uses an MMI format with stations testing ethical reasoning, communication, critical thinking, and motivation for medicine in underserved contexts. Stations run approximately 8–10 minutes each with a brief preparation window. The school's competency-based model is reflected in interview prompts that probe how applicants learn, adapt, and recover from failure — not just what they have achieved. The interview day includes an overview of the unique block curriculum and Q&A with faculty and current medical students.
Intake
Approximately 50–60 students per year.
At a glance
Founded in 2025, based in Las Vegas, NV. Programmes offered: Primary Care, Competency-Based Medical Education, Rural & Underserved Health, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine.
