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 May 21, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine UC Irvine Researchers Contribute to New Toolkit for Battling Brain Disorders Xiangmin Xu and members of his lab have published two new studies as part of the Armamentarium for Precision Brain Cell Access, a consortium of researchers creating next-generation biological tools to battle brain disorders. May 20, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Thu H. Le, MD, Shares Outlook Shaped by Compassion Thu H. Le, MD, brings not only extensive experience and accolades to her new role as chair of the Department of Medicine but also a perspective rooted in healing, compassion, service and impact. May 19, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025 This May, as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month, we acknowledge that this shared heritage of the AANHPI community reflects the evolving heritage and history of the entire United States. View All News Events May 23, 2025 Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series | Special Seminar | Ling-Ling Chen, PhD, MBA May 28, 2025 UCI Institute for Clinical & Translational Science Seminar | Ying Wang, MD, PhD May 29 – May 31, 2025 2025 Advanced Course in Cytoreductive Surgery for Gynecologic Peritoneal Surface Malignancies May 29, 2025 Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series | Catherine Diamond, MD, MPH & Paul Gershon, 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