The Southern California School of Medicine (SCSM) is a non-profit allopathic institution based in Los Angeles. Rooted in academic rigor, it prepares future physicians to meet the evolving demands of modern healthcare.

SCSM sets itself apart by embedding Surginuity™, our proprietary, structured fusion of a surgeon’s precision and human ingenuity, into the LCME curriculum. This mindset-driven approach develops physicians who lead with confidence and command, qualities scarce in today’s healthcare environment.

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Our Philosophy

Critical Thinking

Equipping students with the skills to analyze complex medical challenges, think independently, and make sound clinical decisions.

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Our Philosophy

Creative Doing

Going beyond problem-solving to cultivate innovation and execution, training physicians who take initiative and transform ideas into impactful action.

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Our Philosophy

Compassionate Healing

We build with adaptability in mind, so your systems can grow without losing focus or regulatory footing. Our work translates big ideas into real-world structures.

Modern office building with large windows reflecting a vivid orange sunset sky, silhouetted figure visible through the glass.

Our Philosophy

Critical Thinking

Equipping students with the skills to analyze complex medical challenges, think independently, and make sound clinical decisions.

Confident female scientist standing with arms crossed in a cutting-edge laboratory filled with advanced scientific equipment.

Our Philosophy

Creative Doing

Going beyond problem-solving to cultivate innovation and execution, training physicians who take initiative and transform ideas into impactful action.

Young woman smiling brightly near a frosted glass whiteboard, bathed in warm, natural light in a modern office setting.

Our Philosophy

Compassionate Healing

We build with adaptability in mind, so your systems can grow without losing focus or regulatory footing. Our work translates big ideas into real-world structures.

Choosing SCSM means embarking on a transformative medical education journey

Immersive Clinical Training

Early and consistent clinical exposure, with particular emphasis on surgical education, mentorship by leading surgeons, and intensive hands-on procedural training.

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Small Class Size Advantag

With an initial class size of 30-35 students, SCSM aims to offer personalized mentorship and individualized support from expert faculty.

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Pilot Mentality Training

Adopting aviation-style training principles, SCSM instills rigorous discipline, precise execution, teamwork, and crisis management skills essential for medical excellence.

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Dedicated Faculty

Our recruitment strategy focuses on highly respected clinicians, accomplished researchers, and dedicated medical educators with proven expertise in their fields.

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Cutting-edge Facilities

State-of-the-art simulation centers, technologically advanced classrooms, and fully equipp

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Surgical Mentality

By instilling a surgical mindset early in training, SCSM prepares students to be decisive, action-oriented, and confident in moments of complexity and urgency

Choosing SCSM means embarking on a transformative medical education journey

Immersive Clinical Training

Early and consistent clinical exposure, with particular emphasis on surgical education, mentorship by leading surgeons, and intensive hands-on procedural training.

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Small Class Size Advantag

With an initial class size of 30-35 students, SCSM aims to offer personalized mentorship and individualized support from expert faculty.

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Pilot Mentality Training

Adopting aviation-style training principles, SCSM instills rigorous discipline, precise execution, teamwork, and crisis management skills essential for medical excellence.

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Dedicated Faculty

Our recruitment strategy focuses on highly respected clinicians, accomplished researchers, and dedicated medical educators with proven expertise in their fields.

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Cutting-edge Facilities

State-of-the-art simulation centers, technologically advanced classrooms, and fully equipp

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Surgical Mentality

By instilling a surgical mindset early in training, SCSM prepares students to be decisive, action-oriented, and confident in moments of complexity and urgency

Educational Edge

Harnessing AI and Technology for future medicine

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AI-Powered Clinical Training

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AI-Powered Clinical Training

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AI-Powered Clinical Training

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Innovation & Data Platforms

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Innovation & Data Platforms

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Innovation & Data Platforms

AI & Technology Integration

At SCSM, we believe the physicians of tomorrow must master not only medicine but also intelligent technologies. Our mission is to train students to leverage AI, data platforms, and emerging tools to enhance clinical judgment, accelerate research, and address disparities in care.

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Female scientist wearing a white coat and gloves examines a sample slide in a modern laboratory setting.
Female scientist wearing a white coat and gloves examines a sample slide in a modern laboratory setting.
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Mature man with glasses and a trimmed beard smiling confidently, standing in warm natural light against a modern backdrop.
Mature man with glasses and a trimmed beard smiling confidently, standing in warm natural light against a modern backdrop.
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Close-up abstract image of translucent gel or oil bubbles suspended in liquid, creating a scientific and artistic texture.
Close-up abstract image of translucent gel or oil bubbles suspended in liquid, creating a scientific and artistic texture.

Surginuity™

A new standard: At SCSM, Surginuity™ is our proprietary fusion of surgical discipline and ingenuity in problem-solving. More than a method, it is a mindset embedded in our curriculum that empowers every student to think decisively, act confidently, and lead with precision in modern healthcare. Unlike conventional training, Surginuity™ offers a distinctive framework that unites mindset development, leadership preparation, and clinical adaptability.

Mindset Integration: Embedding surgical precision and humanlike ingenuity into the LCME curriculum.

Mindset Integration: Embedding surgical precision and humanlike ingenuity into the LCME curriculum.

Mindset Integration: Embedding surgical precision and humanlike ingenuity into the LCME curriculum.

Decisive Action: Training students to make sound, on-the-spot clinical decisions in complex scenarios.

Decisive Action: Training students to make sound, on-the-spot clinical decisions in complex scenarios.

Decisive Action: Training students to make sound, on-the-spot clinical decisions in complex scenarios.

Innovative Thinking: Encouraging outside-the-box approaches to solve healthcare’s evolving challenges.

Innovative Thinking: Encouraging outside-the-box approaches to solve healthcare’s evolving challenges.

Innovative Thinking: Encouraging outside-the-box approaches to solve healthcare’s evolving challenges.

Leadership in Practice: Cultivating resilience, accountability, and adaptability to lead across all specialties.

Leadership in Practice: Cultivating resilience, accountability, and adaptability to lead across all specialties.

Leadership in Practice: Cultivating resilience, accountability, and adaptability to lead across all specialties.

Admissions and Timeline

The first application cycle for SCSM is anticipated to open in May 2028, with the inaugural class matriculating in August 2029.*

Candidates are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates on accreditation status, application requirements, curriculum details, and admission events. Periodic virtual information sessions and open houses will also be announced in advance.

Location Advantage

Academic Programs
SCSM offers comprehensive medical education with specialized tracks including:

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Female scientist wearing a white coat and gloves examines a sample slide in a modern laboratory setting.
Female scientist wearing a white coat and gloves examines a sample slide in a modern laboratory setting.

Core Curriculum with Mindset Training

Grounded in LCME standards, the program integrates mindset training that instills surgical precision, pilot-like command, and adaptability, preparing students to think decisively and act confidently in a changing healthcare environment.

Core Curriculum with Mindset Training

Grounded in LCME standards, the program integrates mindset training that instills surgical precision, pilot-like command, and adaptability, preparing students to think decisively and act confidently in a changing healthcare environment.

Core Curriculum with Mindset Training

Grounded in LCME standards, the program integrates mindset training that instills surgical precision, pilot-like command, and adaptability, preparing students to think decisively and act confidently in a changing healthcare environment.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Cross-disciplinary coursework encourages future students to become innovators and leaders in healthcare transformation.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Cross-disciplinary coursework encourages future students to become innovators and leaders in healthcare transformation.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Cross-disciplinary coursework encourages future students to become innovators and leaders in healthcare transformation.

Ethics and Leadership

Training emphasizes medical ethics, leadership development, and patient-centered care, cultivating principled physicians equipped to guide with integrity and compassion.

Ethics and Leadership

Training emphasizes medical ethics, leadership development, and patient-centered care, cultivating principled physicians equipped to guide with integrity and compassion.

Ethics and Leadership

Training emphasizes medical ethics, leadership development, and patient-centered care, cultivating principled physicians equipped to guide with integrity and compassion.

Stay Connected

Prospective students and community members are invited to subscribe to our mailing list and regularly visit our website to stay informed about news, events, and educational opportunities at the Southern California School of Medicine.

Stay Connected

Prospective students and community members are invited to subscribe to our mailing list and regularly visit our website to stay informed about news, events, and educational opportunities at the Southern California School of Medicine.

Stay Connected

Prospective students and community members are invited to subscribe to our mailing list and regularly visit our website to stay informed about news, events, and educational opportunities at the Southern California School of Medicine.

21250 Hawthorne Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503
United States of America

The Southern California School of Medicine (SCSM) is a non-profit startup medical institution currently undergoing the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation process. We anticipate opening our application cycle in May 2028, with the first class matriculating in August 2029. Prospective candidates are encouraged to regularly monitor this site for updates on accreditation progress, curriculum developments, faculty recruitment, and admissions. The SCSM name, seal, and associated marks are trademarks of the Southern California School of Medicine and may not be used without the prior written permission of the Southern California School of Medicine. This institution is in the process of seeking accreditation from the LCME. Until accreditation is achieved, the school cannot assure that students will meet eligibility requirements for licensure.*

Copyright © 2025 SCSM

21250 Hawthorne Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503
United States of America

The Southern California School of Medicine (SCSM) is a non-profit startup medical institution currently undergoing the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation process. We anticipate opening our application cycle in May 2028, with the first class matriculating in August 2029. Prospective candidates are encouraged to regularly monitor this site for updates on accreditation progress, curriculum developments, faculty recruitment, and admissions. The SCSM name, seal, and associated marks are trademarks of the Southern California School of Medicine and may not be used without the prior written permission of the Southern California School of Medicine. This institution is in the process of seeking accreditation from the LCME. Until accreditation is achieved, the school cannot assure that students will meet eligibility requirements for licensure.*

Copyright © 2025 SCSM

21250 Hawthorne Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503
United States of America

The Southern California School of Medicine (SCSM) is a non-profit startup medical institution currently undergoing the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation process. We anticipate opening our application cycle in May 2028, with the first class matriculating in August 2029. Prospective candidates are encouraged to regularly monitor this site for updates on accreditation progress, curriculum developments, faculty recruitment, and admissions. The SCSM name, seal, and associated marks are trademarks of the Southern California School of Medicine and may not be used without the prior written permission of the Southern California School of Medicine. This institution is in the process of seeking accreditation from the LCME. Until accreditation is achieved, the school cannot assure that students will meet eligibility requirements for licensure.*

Copyright © 2025 SCSM