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 Math and Medicine Join Forces to Solve a Cancer Mystery Learn how UC Irvine scientists uncover a key cause of immunotherapy failure — and a path to overcoming it. Read More News Aug 21, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Cholsoon Jang, PhD, Receives 9th Hansung Science Award As head of the Nutrient Metabolism & Disease Lab at UC Irvine, Cholsoon Jang, PhD, received the 9th Hansung Science Award for novel research into metabolic diseases and aging. Aug 20, 2026 | UC Irvine News Lab-Grown Brain Models Gain a Sense of Place UC Irvine researchers engineer human neocortex in which cells take on regional identity, mimicking early development. Aug 18, 2026 | UC Irvine News Lifesaving Cancer Treatment Without Life-Threatening Side Effects Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a new framework that could help make CAR T-cell therapy safer. View All News Events Aug 22 – Aug 23, 2026 2026 Facial Rejuvenation and Aesthetics Conference Aug 26, 2026 UC Systemwide Department of Radiological Sciences Grand Rounds Aug 28, 2026 Radiological Sciences Research Seminar Series | Hayit Greenspan, PhD Sep 1, 2026 2026 Community Lecture Series: Optical Shop Sep 15, 2026 UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center | 2026 Community Lecture Series | Momoko Watanabe, PhD & Raymond Wang, MD 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