AI Being Added to Blue Marble University Medical School Online Curriculum

January 16, 2026: Blue Marble University Medical School, still the only online MD Degree program in the world,  has announced the addition of one Artificial Intelligence course, with more to come. The online 2026 Medical School Curriculum is Here: https://bluemarbleuniversitymedicalschool.com/2026-online-medical-curriculum/ and features the newest course entitled: Artificial Intelligence- Emerging technologies in Health and Medicine. A …

Recent Review from a January 2026 Graduate

Editor's Note: From time to time some of our graduates are kind enough to leave us a nice note upon graduation from the Blue Marble University Medical School, still offering a 3-year executive style Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. With no clinical rotations offered or permitted, our graduates are on the same footing as other …

Review Article: PRP and SVF for Pain Management

Platelet Rich Plasma and Stromal Vascular Fraction as Therapeutic Agents for Pain Management: A Primer for Physicians  May 10, 2019 Laurence V. Hicks, Sr.¹ and Geoffrey N. Hicks²  ¹Laurence V. Hicks, Sr., D.O. • 1443 Anny Drive East • Twin Falls, ID 83301 Office: 208-733-4444, Cell: 208-320-4823, e-mail: drlhicks@gmail.com ²Geoffrey N. Hicks, M.S.N., NP-C • …

3 Year Online MD Curriculum Reinstated At Blue Marble University Medical School

October 1, 2025 PRESS RELEASE: Blue Marble University Medical School announces the return of the 3 year online M.D. Doctor of Medicine program for peripheral medical careers not involving one on one patient care. This follows abruptly on the installation of a shortened program (2 year-4 month) in May. Effective with the upcoming January 1 class …

Why Choose Blue Marble University Medical School?

We serve students in many countries covering 5 continents, and here's why. In a crowded educational landscape, Blue Marble University Medical School offers a distinct value proposition: Specialized Focus: It provides an M.D. degree tailored specifically for the growing demand in non-clinical medical sectors. Online Flexibility: Its fully online format makes advanced medical education accessible …

New Shortened Online M.D. Curriculum 2 Year 4 Month Announced

May 1, 2025: Press Release: Blue Marble University Medical School announces a shortened online MD curriculum. Previously a 3 year online MD degree, the Curriculum has been shortened to 2 years 4 months. In addition, due to eliminating 8 months of study, the new online MD Curriculum will save students $2225 USD tuition [or an …

Past Graduate of Blue Marble University Medical School Honored

Deven P. Sharma awarded the title of “Professor of Medicine”
 Blue Marble University Medical School Since graduating Blue Marble University Medical School with an M.D. degree in December 2016, Dr. Sharma has had an amazing career which has been an honor not only for himself but also which has honored our University. Even though our …

Occupational Medical Specialty and the Trucking Industry

Laurence V. Hicks and Xavier Ramirez Laurence V. Hicks, D.C., D.O., M.D. • 1443 Anny Drive East • Twin Falls, ID 83301 Xavier Ramirez, D.C., M.D. • 5995 W State St. Suite B Garden City ID, 83703 Address Correspondence to:  Laurence V. Hicks, D.C., D.O., M.D. • 236 Martin Street • Twin Falls, ID 83301 …

Cadmium-Induced Zinc Deficiency, Diabetes, and Susceptibility to COVID-19

Editor Note: In this outstanding report, medical student Arturo Riojas explores cadmium poisoning as not only readily present in the general population, but also, via its induction of companion Zinc deficiency, a direct cause of many debilitating diseases including particular susceptibility to Covid-19 infection. [May 2021] Blue Marble University Medical School offers the world’s only …

Oklahoma Expands Chiropractic Scope of Practice To Diagnosis and Treatment

Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Advanced Practice Act and Specialty Certification Requirements Laurence V. Hicks, D.C., N.D., D.O., M.D., Nicholas Grable, D.C., and Jed Adamson, N.D., D.N., C.Ac. [Author Contacts below] Key Words: Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act, Oklahoma Revised Code, Non-Diplomate Specialty Certificate and Registration, Injectable Nutrients, Diagnostic Radiological Imaging, Laboratory Testing, Meridian Therapy, Hygienic, Sanitary and Therapeutic …

Why Our Online MD Degree Is Important

Blue Marble University Medical School offers the world’s only online M.D. Degree. In 2011, when Blue Marble University first opened its online medical degree program, in which a student could obtain an MD degree in three years, we were on the cutting edge of medical education. Online medical education? That was considered ridiculous! Then along …

Doctor of Science in Medical Arts

Doctor of Science in Medical Arts (D.Sc.) Program at Blue Marble University Medical School As of January 1, 2021, Blue Marble University Medical School will be offering its new program in the Medical Arts... a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Degree. The current three year online M.D. curriculum will be expanded to include new courses in …

What We Learned About Medical School Dropouts

Blue Marble University Medical School offers the only online M.D. degree in the world. An “executive style” degree, our MD program is intended for non-clinical careers in medically related fields such as hospital administration, medical device development and sales, pharmaceutical research, the insurance industry, and medical regulatory agencies. The true rate of medical student drop-outs …

Alternative Medicine Course At Blue Marble University Online Medical School

Blue Marble University Medical School, a 3 year totally online medical school, offers an M.D. degree for working adults in various medically related careers. Not intended for the clinical practice of medicine in a one-on-one patient encounter, our graduates are on the same footing as unlicensed physicians. Our online MD degree is for use in …

Interesting Online Medical School Offers Unique Courses

Blue Marble University Medical School is an online medical school offering a 3 year online MD degree. A very affordable program costing as low as $3200 per year, the program has been deemed academically equivalent to a US medical school by various foreign education credential reviewers. Medical school graduates are in the same position as …

Medical School Offers Third Course in Stem Cell Medicine

Blue Marble University Medical School has updated its Curriculum to add a third course in the "new medicine" which is stem cell therapy. Joining the two current courses in the line-up, "Stem Cell Biology", and "Autologous Stem Cell Therapy", the new course is entitled:  "Mixed Cell Regenerative Medicine" The course takes up the 21st Century …