Discover. Teach. Heal. Bring your curiosity. Bring your passion. Bring your will to change lives. Discover what it’s like to study medicine at UCI. Students Residents & Fellows Researchers Faculty & Staff Community Students Students Medical Students UCI School of Medicine is ranked among the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report. We are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice through scholarly research, physician education and high-quality care. Graduate Students Our student scholars in the clinical and basic sciences are trained in biomedical research and critical inquiry with the goal of a career in research, biomedical technology or academic education. Links: Medical Education Master's Programs PhD and MD/PhD Programs Graduate Medical Education Continuing Medical Education Residents & Fellows Residents & Fellows Specialized Programs The School of Medicine features 24 departments ranging from basic science research to clinical medical and surgical specialties. Clinical Training Our curriculum is designed to give you hands-on training at the UCI Medical Center, as well as community clinics and health-care centers. Residency Placement 95% of our residents are matched with their desired location upon completion of their residency. Researchers Researchers Basic Research Our mission is to further basic and applied research to enable discoveries for improved diagnostics and analytics. Translational Science Research At UCI, we encourage the translation of biomedical research into new and better cures and treatments. Clinical Research At UCI, we provide life-saving clinical trials. Our vision is to become the leading clinical research organization in the region. Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty Staff Links: Faculty Directory Find a Provider Medical Services Find a Location Clinical Trials Community Community Alumni: Our Anteater Family As medical school alumni, you are part of a robust network of graduates of the UCI School of Medicine. Regardless of the degree you earned or the program you completed, you are a lifetime member of our Anteater Family. Support the UCI School of Medicine Because of you, we are able to pursue our mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. Links: Willed Body Program Brilliant Future Campaign Alumni PRIME-LC Celebrates its 20th Anniversary UCI School of Medicine’s Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC) revolutionized medical education as the first dual-degree program to address the healthcare needs of Latinos. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, alumni doctors share their memories and insights on this influential medical program. Read More News Dec 09, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine Groundbreaking UC Irvine Research Reveals Significant Sex Differences in Learning Based on Brain Chemistry Researchers at UC Irvine School of Medicine have uncovered compelling evidence that male and female brains process information distinctly due to differences in synaptic mechanisms. Dec 03, 2024 | UCI News UC Irvine-co-led Study Finds DNA Damage is Key Factor in Age-related Macular Degeneration A research team co-led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that accumulated DNA damage in the retina is a key contributor to age-related macular degeneration and that targeting specific retinal cell types may lead to treatments that slow or stop progression. Nov 25, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine UC Irvine School of Medicine Celebrates Native American Heritage Month 2024 This month, we happily celebrate the accomplishments of Tieraona Low Dog, MD, professor and founding director of the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. View All News Events Dec 11, 2024 Creating Health Bootcamp: Clinician Happiness: Culinary Medicine Neurotrauma Conference Physiology & Biophysics Seminar Series | Vladimir Kefalov, PhD UCI Culinary Health: Research on Digestive Health Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | Bernadette Boden-Albala, DrPH, MPH View All Events View All Events Support our Work At UCI School of Medicine, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our work is advancing medical education, research, and clinical care. We're building a legacy that reaches far beyond our campus to impact lives everywhere. Help us reach further. MAKE A GIFT Recognition Ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report, UCI is committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving clinical practice. The UCI Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital to be consistently listed among the nation's best. Apply Now