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 Ultramarathon Runner & Researcher Asuka Eguchi Goes the Distance Whether she’s pushing through a 100-mile race or staying the course on long-term research, Asuka Eguchi, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics, has the will to endure, overcoming any obstacles in her way. Read More News Jul 07, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine New Insight into Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment to Improve Immunotherapy New research enhances our understanding of the complex interplay among cancer, immunotherapy and brain health, potentially leading to improved treatments and better quality of life for cancer survivors. Jul 03, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Class of 2000 Enjoys 25-Year ‘Family’ Reunion The School of Medicine’s class of 2000 returned to campus for its 25-year reunion, catching up over dinner, taking a walk down memory lane and learning about recent advancements in medical education. Jul 01, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Spotlighting Geoffrey W. Abbott’s Herbal Intelligence The Spring 2025 issue of The Anteater spotlights Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, and his research into herbal medicines that hold promise for treating serious diseases. View All News Events Jul 16, 2025 UC Irvine Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries Aug 6, 2025 Integrative Insider LIVE: Peas, Parsnips, and Patience: A Pediatrician's Approach to Picky Eating Aug 8, 2025 Neuropolitics Lecture Series: From Democracy to Autocracy - Suicide by False Belief 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