Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Is Ponce Health Sciences accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Accredited under LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education). Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
- Country / location
- Puerto Rico (US territory)
- Campus city
- Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Founded
- 1977
- Program length
- 4-year MD (LCME-accredited US model)
- Intakes
- August (typical US academic calendar)
- Title IV
- Yes
What accreditation decisions are on record?
One row per accreditor entry, with the agency's own page as the source. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.
- LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education)Accredited
- Term
- See source
- Notes
- Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine holds LCME accreditation. Puerto Rico is a US territory; PHSU graduates are eligible for US residency programs and licensing as US MD graduates.
- Source
- lcme.orgAgency primary source
- Verified
- 2026-11-03
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) | Accredited | See source | Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine holds LCME accreditation. Puerto Rico is a US territory; PHSU graduates are eligible for US residency programs and licensing as US MD graduates. | lcme.orgAgency primary source | 2026-11-03 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03 | |||||
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03
How much does Ponce Health Sciences cost?
- Summary
- See the official tuition schedule on the school website. We only publish dollar figures with a primary source. Checked as of 2026-11-03.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are Ponce Health Sciences clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Puerto Rico (US territory)
Does Ponce Health Sciences require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT required (LCME-accredited US MD program); verify current score requirements on official PHSU admissions page. GPA / prerequisites: verify on the official PHSU admissions page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-03), the primary status we surface is “Accredited” under LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine?
LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education). See the accreditation section for the source link.
Does Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine participate in U.S. Title IV federal student aid?
Our field is set to “Yes”. Confirm on the U.S. Department of Education foreign school lists and the school’s own financial-aid disclosures before relying on this.
Where is the official school website?
https://www.psm.edu/
When was this registry entry last verified?
2026-11-03 (ISO date). That is when we checked primary sources, not a marketing date from the school.
Primary sources
- LCME accredited US programs directory (lcme.org)
- Ponce Health Sciences University (psm.edu)
- US Dept. of Education Title IV eligible institutions (studentaid.gov)
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Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.