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The Faculty of the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (SOM) hereby sets forth its Bylaws through which it shall discharge its duties and responsibilities concerning the educational and scholarly programs of the School, as specified by the Standing Orders of the Regents of the University of California.  

Mission Statement

The Faculty of the SOM is committed to the rigorous preparation of students for careers in the practice of medicine, medical education, and research. The educational mission of the School is integrated with responsibilities for the conduct of basic and clinical research by the Faculty and for leadership in health care delivery systems in the nation. The School has a central role in the coordination of postgraduate medical training and continuing education and is a repository of medical knowledge and skills.