What is the difference between a medical school and a medical college?

While both terms are used to refer to institutions that offer medical degrees, there are some key differences between medical schools and medical colleges.

Medical School

• Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of Accreditation (CCA)
• Requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
• Offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various medical specialties
• Provides comprehensive instruction in all aspects of medicine, including clinical skills, research, and ethics

Medical College

• Not accredited by the CCA
• May offer a wider range of undergraduate programs in non-medical fields
• May have a shorter curriculum than medical schools
• May have more emphasis on research and clinical experience
• May offer specialized programs in specific medical fields

In addition to these differences, medical schools and medical colleges typically have different accreditation requirements, faculty composition, and student-faculty ratios.