Student physicians at Loma Linda University School of Medicine can now complete their clinical years at Kettering Health through a newly established regional campus partnership.

Students complete their first- and second-year studies in Loma Linda, California, before having the opportunity to continue their clinical training in Ohio. Through the agreement, medical students may select the Seventh-day Adventist healthcare system for their required third- and fourth-year clinical rotations as they pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree.

“Our partnership with Kettering Health reflects our shared commitment to whole person care and mission-driven medical education,” said Tamara Thomas, MD, dean of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. “Together, we are educating physicians who combine clinical excellence with compassion and service, while helping address critical physician workforce needs in the communities we serve.”

In January 2026, the State of Ohio formally recognized Kettering Health as an official regional campus for Loma Linda University School of Medicine clinical training. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to whole-person care as a central component of accredited medical education.

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine–Kettering Health Campus expands clinical education across a broad range of patient care settings and communities. Students training at Kettering Health will follow the School of Medicine’s core curriculum and complete their education under the supervision of Kettering Health faculty physicians.

Regional campuses are increasingly common as medical schools and health systems collaborate to train the next generation of physicians.

Applicants and admitted students who are interested in completing their clinical years at a regional campus, including Kettering Health, may indicate their preference in their secondary application. Loma Linda University School of Medicine also operates a regional campus at AdventHealth Orlando.

The original article was published on the Loma Linda University Health news site.