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 Music as Medicine In his latest research, Sean Young, PhD, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, integrates his eclectic interests. In his studies, he finds that mindfully listening to jazz reduces pain. Learn more about Young’s groundbreaking study on mindful jazz and preferred music interventions to reduce pain among patients with chronic pain and anxiety. Read More News Apr 23, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, receives the 2025 Brain Health Clinical Research Award Diego Pizzagalli, founding director of the Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries, receives international recognition for outstanding contributions in neuroscience, particularly in investigating psychological, biological and environmental factors implicated in depression. Apr 21, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine New findings reveal why only some cancers respond to ATR inhibitor therapy UC Irvine researchers gain a better understanding of which types of cancer cells are more sensitive to ATR inhibitor therapy and identify biomarkers that can predict patients’ responses to treatment. 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. View All News Events Apr 22 – Apr 23, 2025 Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series | Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, MHS Apr 24, 2025 Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series | Lauren Otsuka 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