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 Jun 05, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Improved Understanding of Human Brain Development and Disorders New findings provide a better understanding of human brain development and potentially how birth defects and neurodevelopmental disorders arise. They also inform an approach for creating stem cell-derived tools to deliver neurotherapeutics. Jun 03, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Findings Offer Hope for Future ALS Treatment A new study questions the belief that altered RNA splicing is the main driver of ALS. The findings suggest another aspect of RNA processing, which is the site of polyadenylation, may be equally important. Jun 02, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Student Spotlight: Vanessa Le Blends Dual Passions with Medical Mystery Novels Learn how Vanessa Le, a medical student at UC Irvine studying oncology, made the Forbes “30 under 30” list as a rising star in media. View All News Events Jun 25, 2025 Integrative Insider LIVE: Lifestyle Approaches to Weight Loss and Optimizing Body Composition Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2025 Fourth Annual Spine by the Sea Symposium Jul 16, 2025 UC Irvine Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Aug 8, 2025 2025 White Coat Ceremony Aug 13, 2025 Neurotrauma Conferences 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