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 UC Irvine 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 EducationMaster's ProgramsPhD and MD/PhD ProgramsGraduate Medical EducationContinuing 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. Residency & Fellowship Programs 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 UC Irvine, we encourage the translation of biomedical research into new and better cures and treatments. Clinical Research At UC Irvine, 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 DirectoryAcademic AffairsSchool of Medicine Office of ResearchCampus & Community ResourcesUCI Health Intranet Community Community Alumni: Our Anteater Family As medical school alumni, you are part of a robust network of graduates of the UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine School of Medicine Because of you, we are able to pursue our mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. Links: Dean's Distinguished Lecture SeriesWilled Body Program GivingAlumni A $23 Million Gift from Cary and Will Singleton will Support and Equip New Home for UCI MIND This generous gift will help the University of California, Irvine accelerate the search for new ways to understand, treat and, ultimately, prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Read More News Nov 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine HARMONICS 2026: Exploring How Music Can Improve Our Health Nearly 190 clinicians, researchers, music therapists, artists and students gathered at UC Irvine on Oct. 28–29, 2026, for HARMONICS 2026: The International Conference on Music, Medicine & Science. Nov 06, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine UC Irvine Researchers Uncover New Clues to How Cancer Cells Respond to Treatment A recent study by UC Irvine researchers identifies a potential biomarker for predicting a tumor’s drug response, moving us one step closer to personalized cancer treatment. Nov 03, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Megan Daly, MD, Excited by Trajectory of Growth in Radiation Oncology Less than a year into her new role as chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Megan Daly, MD, is focused on continued growth for expanded care. View All News Events Nov 10, 2026 Spatial Single-Cell Omics Technology Panel Discussion Nov 10, 2026 2026 Community Lecture Series: Low Vision Nov 12, 2026 Gina Lee Award for Excellence in Mentoring Basic Science Research Trainees | Francesco Marangoni, PhD Nov 12, 2026 Physiology & Biophysics Seminar Series | Lisa Wagar, PhD Nov 18, 2026 Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Monthly Seminar Series | Sameer Anil Sheth, MD, 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