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 Match Day 2025 Match Day is a rite of passage for graduating medical students as they learn the residency programs to which they’ve been “matched” – and where they will first practice as physicians. Join the UC Irvine School of Medicine for Match Day on March 21. Learn about some of our graduating medical students this year. Read More News Apr 18, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Study aims to identify at-risk individuals before onset of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers hope to identify some of the earliest changes in the Alzheimer's disease brain to help identify at-risk individuals, including people previously excluded from current therapies. Apr 17, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Key enzyme in lipid metabolism linked to immune system aging Decreased activity of the enzyme ELOVL2 accelerates white blood cell aging and alters the expression of cancer-associated genes, new research suggests. Apr 16, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Three Honorees for Latine Excellence and Achievement The School of Medicine is pleased to recognize three LEAD honorees: Dr. Alberto Manetta with the Luz & Fuerza Award (In Memoriam), Jasmine Chavez for Graduate Student Excellence, and Jenny Ventura as the Alumna Honoree. View All News Events Apr 21, 2025 Experimental Pathology Research Conferences | Nima Shajarian, Graduate Student Apr 22 – Apr 23, 2025 Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series | Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, MHS Apr 23, 2025 Undergraduate Student Excellence in Research Symposium Apr 23, 2025 Resident & Fellow Research Showcase 2025 Apr 23, 2025 Biological Chemistry Seminar Series | Eric B. Taylor, PhD 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