University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Is UPR School of Medicine 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
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
- Country / location
- Puerto Rico (US territory)
- Campus city
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Founded
- 1950
- 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 Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.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
- UPR School of Medicine holds LCME accreditation — the same accrediting body that accredits US MD-granting schools. Puerto Rico is a US territory; UPR graduates are eligible for all US residency programs and licensing pathways 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 | UPR School of Medicine holds LCME accreditation — the same accrediting body that accredits US MD-granting schools. Puerto Rico is a US territory; UPR graduates are eligible for all US residency programs and licensing pathways 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 Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03 | |||||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 Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03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 UPR School of Medicine 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 UPR School of Medicine clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Puerto Rico (US territory)
Does UPR School of Medicine require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT required (LCME-accredited US MD program); verify current score requirements on official UPR admissions page. GPA / prerequisites: verify on the official UPR admissions page.
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Puerto Rico 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 University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education). See the accreditation section for the source link.
Does University of Puerto Rico 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://medicine.rcm.upr.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)
- UPR School of Medicine (medicine.rcm.upr.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.