This list of medical schools in the United States includes current and developing academic institutions which award the Doctor of Medicine (MD), or the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) a professional level of education, either of which is required for comprehensive practice as a physician or a surgeon in the United States. MD-granting medical schools are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education while osteopathic DO-granting medical schools are accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. There are currently 158 accredited MD-granting institutions, and 37 accredited DO-granting institutionsin the United States. Delaware, Alaska, and Wyoming are the only states that lack independent medical schools. Maine is served exclusively by a DO-granting school. Although the only school based in Idaho is a for-profit DO school, Idaho, along with Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska, participate in the WWAMI Regional Medical Education Program through University of Washington. New York has the most medical schools at 15. Allopathic medical schools Osteopathic medical schools These schools grant the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Developing medical schools The following medical schools are under "applicant" or "candidate" status with either COCA or LCME. See also List of defunct medical schools in the United States Medical education in the United States Medical school in the United States The Flexner Report Notes References External links Untitled Document List of Accredited Osteopathic Medical Schools in the United States from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Liaison Committee on Medical Education accredited medical schools World Directory of Medical Schools Medical schools United States Medical schools