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 UC Irvine Alumnus Jonathan Chen Prescribes Lessons in AI to Medical Doctors With medical training and technical experience — and a little bit of magic — UC Irvine School of Medicine alumnus Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD, aims to help doctors leverage the power of AI. Learn more about Chen in this alumni spotlight. Read More News May 14, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, PhD, Awarded Grant from BrightFocus Foundation’s National Glaucoma Research Program BrightFocus Foundation’s National Glaucoma Research program has awarded Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk a research grant to investigate the cumulative role of repeated intraocular pressure elevations in epigenetic reprogramming and aging. May 07, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series Hosts Inaugural Resident & Fellow Research Showcase The Resident & Fellow Research Showcase, presented as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, provided a platform for sharing research, strengthening UCI Health’s physician-scientist community and fostering collaboration across departments. May 07, 2025 | UCI News Study Links REM Sleep Apnea to Brain Changes, Memory loss in Older Adults UC Irvine researchers, including Bryce Mander, PhD, find that low oxygen levels may injure critical cerebral regions. View All News Events May 19, 2025 Experimental Pathology Research Conferences | Research in Progress | Viky Espericueta May 20, 2025 Biological Chemistry Seminar Series | Dissertation Defense | Valerie Rangel May 20, 2025 Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Dissertation Defense | Cuauhtemoc (Temoc) Ramirez May 21, 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