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A group of students, standing in white coats with their right hands raised while reciting an oath.

Aug 18, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

2026 White Coat Ceremony: A Commitment to Medicine & Service

The UC Irvine School of Medicine introduced its Class of 2030 at the annual White Coat Ceremony, celebrating these 125 future physicians alongside family and friends.
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Aug 05, 2026 | American Academy of Family Physicians

Just a Resolution? How One Med Student Turned an Idea into AAFP Policy

Christian Cepeda is a third-year student at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
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Medical Education News & Events

June/July 2026 Newsletter
Frank Lee wearing scrubs and holding a violin as he stands in front of a University of California, Irvine sign inside a hospital

Jul 29, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Student Spotlight: Frank Lee Weaves Music into Medicine

From youth violinist to aspiring oncologist, Frank Lee is integrating his love of music with his passion for medicine and healing, performing for patients and starting the Music in Medicine group at UC Irvine.
Seven people (all but one wearing scrubs) in front of a UCI Health step-and-repeat backdrop, and three (including Nahmias) are holding a sign that says UCI Health - Irvine, Hospital Opening Day, December 10, 2025.

Jul 28, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Jeffry Nahmias, MD, Talks Setbacks & Success

“No one event in your life defines you,” says Jeffry Nahmias, MD, sharing his journey in becoming a successful trauma surgeon, educator and medical director after initially failing to match into residency from medical school.

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Jul 20, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Student Spotlight: Harneet Arora Enjoys Growing as a Future Physician

After completing her first year of medical school, Harneet Arora reflects on her growth and shares some advice for the incoming class.
Xi Yu on campus at UC Irvine, wearing her white coat

Jul 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Student Spotlight: Xi Yu, PhD, Bridges the Gap Between Innovation and Patient Impact

For Xi Yu, earning a PhD in biomedical engineering was only half the journey. Realizing that the clinical perspective is indispensable when advancing medical technology, she is now earning her MD.
Avery holds a sign that says: “UC Irvine School of Medicine Match Day. I matched in OB/GYN at UCLA!” Standing next to her is her husband, who is holding their baby wrapped in a blanket.

Jul 13, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Delivering Change: New Mom and MD Grad Aims to Improve Black Maternal Health

Avery Robinson-Phelps, MD, a 2026 graduate of UC Irvine’s School of Medicine, heads into her OB/GYN residency with clinical, community-based and personal experience in Black infant and maternal health.
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Dean's News & Events Newsletter | 45th Edition

July 2026
Juliet McMullin and the four students sitting outside together and striking a playful pose with arms outstretched in front of them, hands together on their knees.

Jun 22, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Creatively Integrating Medical Ethics, Sociology and Humanities into Clinical Care

Students collaborate with faculty leaders to reimagine the Medical Ethics, Sociology and Humanities (MESH) course at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, helping future physicians broaden their understanding of clinical care.