Achievements & History By the Numbers Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards Research Awards Faculty Mentoring Awards Rising Stars Program Achievements & History Home About Achievements & History Celebrating our Legacy & Impact The legacy of the UC Irvine School of Medicine is defined by decades of pioneering milestones, transformative research and data-driven excellence in both the laboratory and the clinic. Explore the legacy, milestone achievements and foundational history that define the UC Irvine School of Medicine. School of Medicine History Journey through the pivotal milestones, historical figures and transformative breakthroughs that established our reputation as a premier medical and research institution. School History By the Numbers Explore the vital data, competitive student enrollment profiles, research funding achievements and growth metrics that define our active, expanding medical campus. Our Metrics Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards Learn about our prestigious annual accolades honoring excellence across basic science discovery, clinical breakthroughs and dedicated, foundational faculty mentorship. Faculty Awards Rising Stars Program Celebrate our outstanding junior faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions to early-career scientific research, community engagement and clinical innovation. Rising Stars Program