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Jun 30, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month
In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we applaud and celebrate members of the UCI School of Medicine community who are working to preserve the wellbeing and pride of the LGBTQ+ community through our mission: Discover. Teach. Heal.
Jun 05, 2023 | HigherEdJobs
How One University System is Tackling Healthcare Accessibility for the Underserved
The University of California (UC) system is tackling healthcare accessibility for the underserved. HigherEdJobs shares more about the history of the first PRIME program at UCI, where it has since expanded and the future of PRIME.
Jun 01, 2023 | Precinct Reporter Group
Doctors Discuss Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease
New Hope Presbyterian Church partners with organizations to host an event on how doctors may not know, or misdiagnose patients, typically of African or Caribbean descent. One partner they continue to work closely with is UCI School of Medicine's PRIME LEAD-ABC, led by co-director Candice E. Taylor Lucas, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics.
May 23, 2023 | Everyday Health
Battling Self-Blame and Misconceptions About Renal Cancer as a Black American
M. Leon Seard II, MD, associate professor in the Department of Urology, talks to Everyday Health about how the roadblocks Black Americans face with renal cancer diagnosis and treatment are the same as those they face when dealing with the American healthcare system.
May 11, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As the only public medical school in Orange County, the UCI School of Medicine celebrates our colleagues who are creating opportunities for themselves and other members of the AANHPI community to hone their leadership skills as they work to expand our mission: Discover. Teach. Heal.
Apr 04, 2023 | Science
World Athletics banned transgender women from competing. Does science support the rule?
Science Insider talks to researchers about World Athletics' decision that transgender women who went through male puberty can no longer compete in women’s events at international competitions
Mar 22, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Women's History Month
As the only public medical school in Orange County, the UCI School of Medicine is dedicated to upholding California’s commitment to women and families of our state and beyond.
Feb 03, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Black History Month
As the only public medical school in Orange County, the UCI School of Medicine aims to embody the spirit of Black History Month by promoting academic excellence and health equity for the betterment of African, Black and Caribbean communities.
Sep 08, 2022 | Precinct Reporter Group
LEAD ABC Supports Black Medical Students and Patients
The Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean (LEAD ABC) program trains doctors in areas that have long been ignored in the core curriculum, like racism, diversity, or even how poverty intersects with health outcomes.