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October 2025 Newsletter
Oct 03, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Celebrating National Latino Physician Day
Various leaders, including California’s first Latina Surgeon General, Diana Ramos, MD, inspired future doctors at an annual event celebrating National Latino Physician Day at UC Irvine.
Sep 22, 2025 | The Orange County Register
Santiago Canyon College alum found the right prescription to become a doctor
Heidy Sasvin, the first in her family to go to college, came back to Southern California to complete her residency at UC Irvine. She completed the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Communities Family Medicine Residency Training Track in 2022.
Sep 12, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Power of Philanthropy — Alejandro Cañas
Meet Alejandro Cañas, a fourth-year medical student and the first in his family to pursue higher education. Driven by a passion to give back, Cañas is using his medical education to uplift his community.
May 23, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
School of Medicine Class of 2025: Ready to Change the World for the Better
UC Irvine celebrates the class of 2025 School of Medicine graduates with a heartfelt message from NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas: “You are forever healing people, saving lives and keeping families whole.”
Apr 23, 2025 | UC Irvine Magazine
Forever in Its Prime
UC Irvine-developed dual-degree program that trains physician-activists to care for the underserved Latino population celebrates its 20th year.
Apr 16, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Three Honorees for Latine Excellence and Achievement
The School of Medicine is pleased to recognize three LEAD honorees: Dr. Alberto Manetta with the Luz & Fuerza Award (In Memoriam), Jasmine Chavez for Graduate Student Excellence, and Jenny Ventura as the Alumna Honoree.
Jan 27, 2025 | University of California Health
Through Their Eyes and in Their Voices: UC PRIME Alumni Reflect on 20 Years
In commemorating the 20th anniversary of UC Programs in Medical Education (UC PRIME), UC Health looks back at the successful model of medical education through UC PRIME alumni experiences and highlights the program’s unique aspects.
Dec 02, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Michael J. Stamos, MD, honored at National Hispanic Healthcare Foundation Gala
Dean Michael J. Stamos, MD, honored by the National Hispanic Healthcare Foundation.
Oct 23, 2024 | Calo News
Counselors said not to bother with medical school. But UC Irvine opened the doors
Charles Vega, MD, professor in the Department of Family Medicine and director of PRIME-LC, talks to Calo News about PRIME-LC, the first medical education program in the nation dedicated to the distinctive healthcare needs of the Latino community.