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 Clemons Family Foundation Donates $11 Million to Support Advanced Cancer Research The Clemons Family Foundation has pledged $11 million to support cancer research and provide capital funding for the under-construction Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building at the UCI Health – Irvine complex on the University of California, Irvine campus. Read More News Mar 07, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Celebrating Women's History Month 2025 We commemorate Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day and the overall contributions to inclusive excellence throughout our university. Mar 05, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine UC Irvine researchers discover listening to jazz music helps relieve musculoskeletal pain “This is the first study of its kind that links listening to jazz music with less pain and improved health, said Sean Young, PhD, professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Informatics at the UC Irvine School of Medicine. Mar 03, 2025 | UCI News Demystifying depression Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, founding director of the Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries is eager to make a difference. View All News Events Mar 17, 2025 Experimental Pathology Research Conferences | Mark E. Mapstone, PhD Mar 18, 2025 Statistics and Machine Learning in Genomics Mar 10, 2025 Management of Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder Series Mar 19, 2025 Management of Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder Series Apr 14, 2025 Management of Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder Series 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