The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) is fully recognized and approved by the Mexican government to confer medical degrees to students who meet the admission criteria and complete the required curriculum. The UAG School of Medicine holds full accreditation from the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education (COMAEM), an organization endorsed by key accrediting bodies such as:

• Council for the Accreditation of Higher Education (COPAES)
• Ibero-American Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (RIACES)
• World Federation of Medical Education (WFME)
• National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA).

These accreditations ensure that UAG meets international standards for medical education, making its graduates eligible for licensure and global medical practice.

Graduates from UAG School of Medicine are eligible to apply for medical licensure in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
 

Specific states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida, require additional state approval or licensure for conducting clinical clerkships

New York: The New York State Board of Regents officially approved the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) School of Medicine to offer long-term clinical clerkships in New York State, effective July 2026. This prestigious 7-year approval enables UAG medical students to complete both core and elective rotations at top-tier teaching hospitals throughout New York. The approval reflects UAG’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, U.S. residency preparation, and expanding access to global medical training opportunities. 

• California: UAG's medical program has been reviewed and approved by the Medical Board of California, enabling graduates to obtain licensure in the state.
• Florida: UAG is in the process of obtaining state approval for clinical clerkships.