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 School of Medicine Class of 2025: Ready to Change the World for the Better UC Irvine School of Medicine celebrates the class of 2025 with a heartfelt message from this year’s commencement speaker, NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas: “You are forever healing people, saving lives and keeping families whole.” Read More News May 28, 2025 | UCI News Study Finds Home Healthcare Agencies Discontinuing Telehealth Post-Pandemic Many home healthcare agencies adopted telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the absence of federal reimbursements for these services has led to an increasing number of providers discontinuing these options, according to a national survey conducted by the University of California, Irvine, and other institutions. May 27, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Study Offers Insights into Cardiovascular Disease by Mapping Organ Interactions UC Irvine researchers provide the first complete “map” of how organs interact by exchanging metabolites during cardiovascular disease progression, paving the way for organ-specific treatments or diagnostics. May 27, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Mission to Explore Space Medicine: COSMOS Rotation Takes Students to New Heights Graduating UC Irvine medical students Kaveri Curlin and Christopher Yang share their experience with COSMOS 401, a new four-week immersive rotation, “Concepts of Space Medicine and Orbital Systems.” View All News Events May 29 – May 31, 2025 2025 Advanced Course in Cytoreductive Surgery for Gynecologic Peritoneal Surface Malignancies May 29, 2025 Physiology & Biophysics Dissertation Defense | Zach Wagoner May 31 – Jun 1, 2025 25th Reunion for the UCI School of Medicine Class of 2000 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