Medical Colleges in Sacramento, California

UC Davis School of Medicine

• Sacramento's UC Davis School of Medicine specializes in health sciences and medical education. With programs leading to degrees, certificates or even dual-degrees, the school has an option for nearly every prospective medical student. UC Davis boasts its own medical center and student-run clinics where students can fulfill the practical components of their programs while gaining a realistic understanding of what a career in medicine entails.

  UC Davis School of Medicine
  Medical Education Building
  4610 X Street
  Sacramento, CA 95817
  ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Sacramento City College

• Although Sacramento City College is not strictly a medical college, it offers many programs in the field. With programs in dental assisting, dental hygiene, registered nursing, vocational nursing, allied health and occupational therapy, Sacramento City College trains students for a variety of health-related careers. Since admission requirements vary according to each program, prospective students should research which prerequisites to complete during high school.

  Sacramento City College

  Sacramento City College
  3835 Freeport Boulevard
  Sacramento, CA 95822
  916-558-2111
  scc.losrios.edu

Kaplan College

• Also located in Sacramento, Kaplan College offers diploma programs for individuals seeking careers as dental assistants, medical assistants, medical office specialists and vocational nurses. Each program combines traditional methods of instruction, such as lectures and seminars, with a practical component emphasizing hands-on training.

  Please consult the list of programs for more information.
  http://sacramento.kaplancollege.com/Pages/Areas_Of_Study.aspx

  Kaplan also offers a short certificate program in pit and fissure sealants, which trains students to administer sealants such as dental fillings and bonding in a clinical setting. With courses in tooth anatomy, physiology and morphology, the program provides students with the knowledge necessary to function in a clinical setting. Before graduating, students must successfully apply pit and fissure sealants on four actual patients to obtain their certificate.

  Kaplan College
  Sacramento Campus
  4330 Watt Avenue, Suite 400
  Sacramento, CA 95821
  916-649-8168
  sacramento.kaplancollege.com/

MTI College

• Sacramento's MTI College claims to be the best vocational school in the city. They offer diplomas in a variety of fields, including health care. Diploma programs include medical assisting, with or without specialization in phlebotomy, medical billing and coding specialization. After graduating, students find work in clinics, hospitals, laboratories and doctor's offices. MTI offers graduates career placement services that increase their chances of finding a job after graduating.

  MTI College
  5221 Madison Avenue
  Sacramento, CA 95841
  916-339-1500
  mticollege.edu