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Accreditation

Current LCME Accreditation Status

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) holds Full Accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the nationally recognized accrediting authority for U.S. medical education programs leading to the MD degree.

Following a comprehensive self-study and site evaluation, CMSRU earned full accreditation in June 2016 and received full re-accreditation for the maximum eight years in November 2021. CMSRU’s next full LCME survey visit will take place during the 2028–2029 academic year.

About LCME Accreditation

LCME accreditation is a rigorous peer-review quality-assurance process that certifies a medical school program meets established national standards for structure, function, curriculum, and resources.

Maintaining LCME accreditation ensures that CMSRU graduates are eligible to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) residencies, and obtain medical licensure upon graduation.

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CMSRU Accreditation History & Milestones
  • June 2016 – Full Initial Accreditation: Following its founding in 2012 and the graduation of its Charter Class, CMSRU earned Full Accreditation for five years—the maximum term allowable for a new medical school.
  • November 2021 – Full Re-Accreditation: CMSRU achieved full re-accreditation for the maximum eight-year cycle, reflecting the continuous dedication of our faculty, staff, leadership, and medical students to medical education excellence and community impact.
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Additional Institutional Recognition
In addition to full LCME accreditation, CMSRU has been recognized among the "Top 10 Most Competitive" medical schools for admission by U.S. News & World Report and has received the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
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Accreditation Verification & Contact

For official verification of CMSRU’s accreditation status, to view accredited MD programs, or to learn more about LCME standards, please visit the official LCME Directory of Accredited Programs or contact the LCME Secretariat:

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

Note: Rowan University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The LCME specifically accredits CMSRU’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program.