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.

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.

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.

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.

May 28, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

School of Medicine Class of 2026: Changemakers Ready to Reimagine Care

May 16 kicked off commencement season for the UC Irvine School of Medicine, with Dean Michael J. Stamos welcoming the MD class of 2026 — and their biggest supporters — to the Bren Events Center.