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 medical schools in the nation for research by U.S. News & World Report. Our goal is to provide medical students with a supportive and hands-on learning environment. Graduate Students At UCI, we have developed outstanding graduate medical education programs. Each year, the university sponsors nearly 700 residents and fellows in its 64 programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Links: Medical Education Graduate Medical Education Continuing Medical Education Residents & Fellows Residents & Fellows Specialized Programs The School of Medicine features 25 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: 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 New Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute on UCI campus advances whole-person care Innovative design promotes wellness, enables expansion of clinical, teaching and research efforts Read More News Jun 07, 2023 | UCI News Bilingual, digital health tool helps reduce alcohol use, UC Irvine-led study finds Large-scale, randomized clinical trial is the first of its kind focused on Latino participants Jun 07, 2023 | UCI Health Foundation continues support for brain cancer research Daniela A. Bota, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurology and vice dean of Clinical Science Research, has received support from The Audley Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation to support her research in finding a cure for brain cancer, especially glioblastoma. Jun 06, 2023 | UCI News Nursing home dementia residents’ care linked to majority presence, UC Irvine-led study finds Heterogeneous populations found in most facilities, highlighting need for specialized training View All News Events Jun 9, 2023 UCI Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Symposium Jun 9, 2023 Department of Neurological Surgery Grand Rounds Jun 12, 2023 Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Jun 14, 2023 Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Program Grand Rounds Jun 14, 2023 Jerry Tobis Ethics Journal Club 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