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 The Power of Philanthropy Meet Alejandro Cañas, a fourth-year medical student and member of the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC) at the School of Medicine. The first in his family to pursue higher education, Cañas, who is a recipient of the PRIME-LC Dr. Alberto Manetta Service Award, is driven by a passion to give back and use his medical education to uplift his community. Read More News Sep 15, 2025 | UC Irvine News UC Irvine Awarded $18 Million Grant to Lead Landmark Dementia Study UCI MIND secures National Institute on Aging funding to study an important new degenerative brain disease. Sep 15, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Understanding How Fiber Improves Metabolic Health A new study describes how dietary fiber intake prevents and even reverses dietary fructose-induced liver disease. Sep 03, 2025 | UC Irvine News $15 Million Gift to Name, Support UC Irvine's Center for Translational Vision Research UC Irvine received $15 million from the Brunson Foundation, led by James and Cynthia DeBoard, to name the Center for Translational Vision Research. Their generosity will position UC Irvine at the forefront of vision innovation. View All News Events Sep 19, 2025 UCI CTVR 2025 Symposium - Breaking Barriers: Trailblazing Innovations in Medical Research Sep 20 – Sep 21, 2025 15th Reunion for the UC Irvine School of Medicine Class of 2010 Sep 21, 2025 3rd Annual Down Syndrome Showcase Sep 22, 2025 2025 Music & Health Conference Sep 25, 2025 Research Webinar: Acupuncture in Cancer Care 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