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PRIDE Program

The first medical school program in the nation dedicated to developing physician-leaders who will serve the unique health needs of the LGBTQ+ communities.

Serving the LGBTQ+ Community

UC Irvine PRIDE Program is a mission-based program training medical students to meet the diverse healthcare needs of LGBTQ+ patients. Through specialized curriculum, advocacy and community engagement, our students learn to systematically address health inequities and amplify the voices of vulnerable populations.

Integrated Curriculum

Integrates School of Medicine's standard medical curriculum with focused didactics, service learning and scholarly projects in LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Mentorship & Leadership

Supported by intensive mentoring, leadership training and personal reflection to gain the necessary skills to effect systemic change and address healthcare disparities.

Patient-Centered Care

Preparing graduates to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed, sex-positive and culturally humble care directly to the LGBTQ+ community.

Make a Gift to PRIDE Program

We kindly request that all gifts to PRIDE Program be made through the link below to ensure they are directed specifically to the program and its students. 

Welcome from PRIDE Program Directors

Meet the PRIDE Program Directors and learn about their vision for creating a more inclusive future in healthcare through education, mentorship and advocacy.

Message from the Directors of PRIDE Program — Ronnie Rivera and Cris Barrios

Meet Our Program Leadership

Our program leadership brings together educators, clinicians and advocates dedicated to improving LGBTQ+ health outcomes through education, mentorship and innovation.