learners prepared to serve their communities as leaders in healthcare science, education, and research. Reflecting this philosophy, university leadership developed a strategic plan focused on education, partnership, and scholarship.
By July 2011, the foundational structure and curriculum of the College of Medicine had been formulated. Medical professionals and community stakeholders from the Sacramento Valley participated in shaping the curriculum and organizational framework.
Joseph Silva served as the founding Dean of the College of Medicine from 2015 to 2021. Catherine Yang was appointed as interim Dean from 2021 to mid-2023. In June 2023, following a nationwide search, Richard Isaacs was named Dean and Senior Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs.
== Accreditation ==
In July 2025, the College of Medicine was granted full accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), marking the completion of the accreditation process for its MD program. The college previously received preliminary …
