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 Nov 14, 2024 | UCI News UC Irvine-led study reveals new insights into how we navigate space and store memories Researchers led by the University of California, Irvine are the first to reveal how two neural circuits located in the brain’s retrosplenial cortex are directly linked to spatial navigation and memory storage. This discovery could lead to more precise medical treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders by allowing them to target pathway-specific neural circuits. Nov 11, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine Veteran Spotlight: Honoring Late School of Medicine Alumnus James Styner, MD '67 Veteran School of Medicine alumnus James Styner, MD, will be honored at flag-raising ceremony on Nov. 19. Nov 08, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine UC Irvine Alumni Association Honors School of Medicine Alumni at 2024 Lauds & Laurels UC Irvine Alumni Association recognizes distinguished alumnus Harry Herr, MD (’69), one of the country’s leading urologists View All News Events Nov 20, 2024 Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | Gerard Slobogean MD, MPH, FRCSC | How We Can Innovate Multi-Center Clinical Trials and Train the Next Generation of Clinical Researchers Nov 20, 2024 Info Session: Academic Integrative Medicine (AIM) Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate Program Nov 22, 2024 UCI Culinary Health — The Microbiome Series: Microbiome & Skin Health Nov 26, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series | Growing Up & Growing Old: The Role of Epigenetics in Our Health Dec 3, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series: Low Vision 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