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 Dec 07, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine UC Irvine researchers discover a mechanism that controls the identity of stem cells Scientists detect the molecular basis of totipotency and its role in embryonic development which could lead to treatment for cancer and neurological disorders. Nov 20, 2023 | UCI News UC Irvine-led study is first to find brain hemorrhage cause other than injured blood vessels Discovery deepens understanding of cerebral microbleeds and may offer new therapeutic targets. Nov 16, 2023 | UCI News Diego A. Pizzagalli named founding director of UC Irvine depression research institute Harvard researcher joins UCI to build world-class, transdisciplinary program and will hold faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at the School of Medicine. View All News Events Dec 13, 2023 UC Health Systemwide Radiology Grand Rounds Jan 9, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series: Ocular Oncology Jan 25, 2024 Physician Scientist Collective Distinguished Speaker Series | Eric Vilain MD, PhD Jan 26 – Jan 27, 2024 Essentials of Primary Care Psychiatry: 2024 Conference Feb 2 – Feb 3, 2024 Advances and Essentials in Cardiovascular Disease - 2024 Conference 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