Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Studies Program Learning Objectives PhD & MD/PhD Programs PhD Interdisciplinary Programs Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Master's Programs Genetic Counseling MS-BATS Postdoctoral Scholars Community & Resources Alumni Giving Financial Support Community & Resources The Office of Graduate Studies cultivates a collaborative and thriving community among emerging scholars. Home Education Graduate Studies: Community & Resources Graduate Student Resources MS and PhD students may take advantage of UCI campus and School of Medicine resources. Campus Resources UCI Graduate Division UCI Campus Wellness UCI Counseling Emergency School of Medicine Affiliated Clubs and Organizations Diverse Educational Community & Doctoral Experience (DECADE) Diverse Educational Community & Doctoral Experience (DECADE) provides a supportive community & resources for professional development & leadership. SOM DECADE seeks to improve inclusive excellence in the biomedical sciences. Get involved: Meetings, events, membership, leadership. Faculty Mentors: Dr. Kevin Beier Contact: David Au ReachOut TeachOut! (ROTO) A PhD student led science outreach initiative/partnership with local high schools to inspire high school students to pursue careers in science. Sharpen your science communication & teaching skills and become a mentor. Contact: Kristianna Sarkan or Bahareh Sorouri Brews and Brains (B&B) B&B promotes effective science communication and public engagement with science. Students practice conveying research to a lay audience in an informal and fun environment. Contact: Jennifer Yonan Associated Graduate Students School of Medicine MS and PhD students have a voice in UCI student government through an elected representative. Contact: Jessie Altieri Queer, Trans and Allies in Biological Sciences (QTABS) QTABS is a graduate student-led organization. Contact: Jose Moran Financial Support Financial Support PhD students in the School of Medicine are fully supported by their PI inclusive of tuition/fees/stipend/Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition (NRST). The Office of Graduate Studies also offers financial support for conference travel/presentation and incentivizes submission and award of individual external fellowships. Postdoctoral Resources Postdoctoral scholars may participate in matters that impact their academic and non-academic priorities, including wellness and well-being. Support services for professional development, community building and events are available from multiple offices including the UCI Graduate Division, UCI School of Medicine and more. UCI Graduate Division Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) Supports policies, records, mentoring networks and professional development. This office is advisory to the UCI Postdoctoral Association. OPA Website UCI Postdoctoral Association (PDA) UCI’s Postdoctoral Association (PDA) serves all postdoctoral scholars on campus. The PDA oversees the postdoctoral experience, offers events and provides community and professional development programming. Join for newsletters, academic and social activities. Learn more UCI Office of Academic Personnel (AP) UCI Office of Academic Personnel advises on postdoctoral scholar employment, collective bargaining and pay. AP Website Resources for Postdoctoral Scholars & Graduate Students Many groups provide an opportunity to connect with people outside of your immediate network. Below are resources available to both postdocs and graduate students. Association for Women in Sciences (AWIS) A national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in STEM across all disciplines and employment sectors, AWIS@UCI graduate students and postdoctoral researchers organize local professional development and outreach events. Contact AWIS GPS-STEM GPS-STEM is a career and professional development program for MS, PhD students and Postdoctoral fellows in STEM. GPS-STEM Website School of Medicine OncoSlayers & Anti-Cancer Challenge Support the OncoSlayers team as a leader, volunteer or participant. Create events such as hikes, art auctions, plant/bake sales. The goal is to support UCI Cancer Research Institute (CRI) work to understand cancer through scientific research and aim to alleviate the burden of cancer. Proceeds go to lifesaving research at the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Request More Info School of Medicine Student & Postdoctoral Advisory Council (SOM SPAC) SOM SPAC engages in matters affecting the community and wellness of students and postdocs. This council, led by students and postdocs, is mentored by the Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies. Email for more information Research and Education in Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (REMIND) REMIND is led by predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees to encourage collaboration among the next generation of scientists and clinicians and promote community outreach and education on neurodegenerative diseases. Contact REMIND Alumni There are many ways to engage with fellow UCI Anteaters. Get Involved Giving Support from our alumni and friends is critical to the future success of our graduate students and programs. Your gift helps innovate teaching and allows students to conduct illuminating research. Make a difference