Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOS)

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UTRGV may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME*)

Medical education programs leading to the M.D. Degree in the United States and Canada are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The LCME is jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). All state licensing boards in the United States require graduation from an LCME-accredited school to be eligible for licensure as an allopathic physician.

The UTRGV School of Medicine medical education program was granted full accreditation from the LCME on June 30, 2023.

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*The LCME is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and WFME as the reliable authority for the accreditation of medical education programs leading to an M.D. degree.