SpectRUm – Roseman University College of Medicine Welcomes First Applicants After Achieving LCME Preliminary Accreditation
Just over a month after receiving preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), Roseman University College of Medicine has begun reviewing applications for its charter class of medical students. The milestone achievement, announced on February 14, enables the College to welcome its first cohort of 60 students this July at the Summerlin campus.
The new MD program has received over 600 applications since opening the application process in early March, demonstrating strong interest in the program’s innovative approach to medical education.
“We’re thrilled with the enthusiastic response from applicants, with over 600 submissions already received,” said Pedro “Joe” Greer, Jr., MD, Founding Dean of Roseman’s College of Medicine. “The quality and diversity of our applicant pool reflects the strong interest in our innovative approach to medical education.”
The program represents a significant step toward addressing Nevada’s critical physician shortage. According to the American Medical Association, all 17 counties in Nevada report healthcare professional shortages, with projections indicating the state will need an additional 1,113 primary care physicians by 2030.
Character-Based Curriculum Sets Roseman Apart
What distinguishes Roseman’s program from traditional medical education is its character-based curriculum, designed to develop physicians who excel not only in medical knowledge but also in compassion, ethics, and virtue.
“Technical skills are essential, but exceptional medical practice requires more,” explained Dr. Greer. “Our curriculum intentionally cultivates healthcare professionals who approach patient care with empathy, respect, and moral courage.”
GENESIS: Revolutionizing Clinical Education Through Household-Centered Care
A cornerstone of Roseman’s innovative curriculum is GENESIS, launched in 2022 as a transformative approach to healthcare delivery and medical education. Unlike traditional clinical rotations that focus primarily on hospital or clinic settings, GENESIS takes an integrated, household-centered approach that addresses the full spectrum of factors affecting health outcomes.
“GENESIS represents a fundamental shift in how we train physicians,” explained Dr. Greer. “Instead of treating isolated medical conditions, our students learn to understand the entire context of a patient’s life—their home environment, family dynamics, social support systems, and community resources.”
Medical students will be assigned to work with specific households in underserved Nevada communities throughout their education. This longitudinal experience allows students to build meaningful relationships with families while gaining firsthand understanding of how social determinants of health—including housing stability, food security, transportation access, and economic factors—impact overall well-being.
“By embedding our students in these households over time, they develop a holistic perspective that simply can’t be gained in traditional clinical settings,” said Dr. Greer. “They’ll collaborate with social workers, public health professionals, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address medical needs alongside social service requirements.”
The GENESIS model aligns perfectly with Nevada’s unique healthcare challenges. Students will gain valuable experience working in medically underserved areas while developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Economic Impact for Nevada
A 2023 study by Tripp Umbach projects that by 2040, Roseman’s College of Medicine will generate approximately $500 million in economic impact through medical education, research, and clinical enterprise. The college is expected to support approximately 3,400 jobs in the region and generate $27.4 million in state and local government revenue.
Developing Local Talent
The College’s ASPIRE program aims to foster medical talent locally, starting from elementary school through medical school. “We’re creating a supportive ecosystem that nurtures students traditionally underrepresented in medicine,” said Dr. Greer. This initiative is particularly important for Nevada’s Hispanic population, which comprises 28% of the state’s residents.
Next Steps
With preliminary accreditation secured, the College will now work toward provisional accreditation status after the first class has matriculated, with full accreditation to follow, pending LCME approval.
“This is just the beginning,” said Renee Coffman, PhD, president and co-founder of Roseman University of Health Sciences. “We’re building a medical school that will transform healthcare in Nevada for generations to come.”
For more information about Roseman University College of Medicine’s MD program, visit medicine.roseman.edu.