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 Rite of passage: White Coat Ceremony New medical students mark first step in lifelong journey as healers Read More News Sep 25, 2023 | UCI News Dr. Federico Vaca to lead Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine UCI physician-scholar Federico E. Vaca, MD, MPH, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, is lauded for research on traffic crash injuries and prevention. Sep 19, 2023 | UCI News UCI awarded $2.4 million grant to study potential treatment for cancer-related cognitive impairment Munjal Acharya, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Anatomy & Neurobiology and Radiation Oncology, partners in this team study to evaluate a potential treatment approach for ‘chemobrain.' Sep 19, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine UCI School of Medicine Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the history and culture of the largest racial group in California, and one of the most rapidly growing populations nationwide. View All News Events Sep 29, 2023 Physician Scientist Collective Distinguished Speaker Series | Linda Demer, MD, PhD Oct 6, 2023 Kidney/Pancreas Transplant & Nephrology Symposium 2023 Oct 10, 2023 2023 Community Lecture Series: Pediatric Ophthalmology Oct 13, 2023 Seventh Annual John A. Kusske Lecture Series Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2023 Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series | Ardem Patapoutian, PhD 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