Research Support & Development Faculty Physician-Scientist Collective Physician-Scientist Pathways Certificate Clinical Trialist Training Program Physician-Scientist Training Program NIH Resubmission Program Incentive Programs & Pilot Programs Residents & Fellows Postdocs & Career Scientists NIH Boot Camp Graduate & Medical Students Undergraduates Grant & Funding Services Guidance, Training & Resources Active Training Grants Funding Opportunities NIH Resources & Webinars Timeline of Funding and Training Opportunities Guidance for Proposal Submissions Biostatistical Resources NIH K and F Submissions Guide Training Grant Support FAQ Contact Us Physician-Scientist Collective Office of Research — Research Support & Development Home Research Office of Research Office of Research: Research Support & Development Office of Research: Research Support & Development > Faculty Office of Research: Research Support & Development > Faculty > Physician-Scientist Collective Building Community for Physician-Scientists The UC Irvine School of Medicine Physician-Scientist Collective (PSC) is a community of like-minded researchers dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes. The PSC provides a platform for physician-scientists to come together, learn, collaborate and advance their careers. Seminars, Events & Networking Opportunities The PSC offers a robust set of programs designed to empower physician-scientists. A cornerstone of our offerings is the monthly seminar series, featuring: Visiting speakers who share insights into their research and career journeys. Educational sessions covering vital topics such as study design, tissue acquisition and analysis, mentorship and grant writing skills. These seminars equip physician-scientists with the essential knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality research and advance their careers. Beyond seminars, the PSC actively fosters a supportive community by providing valuable networking and collaboration opportunities. We also offer dedicated mentorship and career development resources to help achieve professional goals. Explore our Events calendar below for a complete list of upcoming PSC Distinguished Speaker Series events and other opportunities. PSC Events Calendar Jan 23, 2026 Kai Zheng, PhD, FACMI Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | UCI’s Health Data Research Resources Event Details Dec 08, 2025 Thu Le, MD Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | GSTM1 In Kidney Disease: From The Bench To The Dining Table and Clinical Trial, a Journey Toward Precision Medicine Profile Event Details Oct 23, 2025 Miguel A. Villalona-Calero, MD Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | Navigating Through Research and Administration in Academic Medicine: The Pursuit of a Dream, Decision Points and Reflections on the Paths Not Taken Profile Event Details Jun 04, 2025 Patrick M. Chen, MD & Jeffrey Wong, MD Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) Scholars Session Event Details May 05, 2025 Zhina Sadeghi, MD, Lilangi Ediriwickrema, MD & Jenny Q. Dai-Ju, MD, PhD Dean's K Scholar Session Event Details Mar 25, 2025 Abraham Qavi, MD, PhD Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | From Photonics To Viral Diagnostics: Navigating Grants, Networks and Scientific Impact Event Details Previous Events See our archive of past events and learn about the diverse topics we've previously covered. Past Events Have questions? For all inquiries, please contact the School of Medicine Research Development Unit. Contact Us