Discover. Teach. Heal. Bring your curiosity. Bring your passion. Bring your will to change lives. Discover what it’s like to study medicine at UCI. Students Residents & Fellows Researchers Faculty & Staff Community Students Students Medical Students UCI School of Medicine is ranked among the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report. We are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice through scholarly research, physician education and high-quality care. Graduate Students Our student scholars in the clinical and basic sciences are trained in biomedical research and critical inquiry with the goal of a career in research, biomedical technology or academic education. Links: Medical Education Master's Programs PhD and MD/PhD Programs Graduate Medical Education Continuing Medical Education Residents & Fellows Residents & Fellows Specialized Programs The School of Medicine features 24 departments ranging from basic science research to clinical medical and surgical specialties. Clinical Training Our curriculum is designed to give you hands-on training at the UCI Medical Center, as well as community clinics and health-care centers. Residency Placement 95% of our residents are matched with their desired location upon completion of their residency. Researchers Researchers Basic Research Our mission is to further basic and applied research to enable discoveries for improved diagnostics and analytics. Translational Science Research At UCI, we encourage the translation of biomedical research into new and better cures and treatments. Clinical Research At UCI, we provide life-saving clinical trials. Our vision is to become the leading clinical research organization in the region. Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty Staff Links: Faculty Directory Find a Provider Medical Services Find a Location Clinical Trials Community Community Alumni: Our Anteater Family As medical school alumni, you are part of a robust network of graduates of the UCI School of Medicine. Regardless of the degree you earned or the program you completed, you are a lifetime member of our Anteater Family. Support the UCI School of Medicine Because of you, we are able to pursue our mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. Links: Willed Body Program Brilliant Future Campaign Alumni UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month The School of Medicine celebrates the accomplishments of individuals who illustrate the intersectional nature of our school’s mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. Read More News May 29, 2024 | UCI School of Social Sciences UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways will celebrate program’s first graduates in June UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways, a multipronged training program that prepares undergraduates for careers in healthcare, will celebrate the program’s first graduates this June. May 28, 2024 | UCI News UC Irvine study reveals circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance cancer immunotherapy A multidisciplinary research team at UCI has revealed that the circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy, offering new avenues for prevention and treatment. May 28, 2024 | UCI News UC Irvine, industry collaboration aims to boost health outcomes for rare diseases UC Irvine will collaborate with Ambry Genetics and PacBio to advance Mendelian rare disease research, a partnership that will improve the abilitty to identify underlying causes for these disorders. View All News Events Jun 4, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series | UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center Jun 4, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series: Headaches Jun 5, 2024 Resident Research Day Jun 7, 2024 UCI Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Symposium: A Review for Surgeons & Non-Surgeons Jun 8 – Jun 9, 2024 UCI School of Medicine 25th Reunion for the Class of 1999 View All Events View All Events Support our Work At UCI School of Medicine, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our work is advancing medical education, research, and clinical care. We're building a legacy that reaches far beyond our campus to impact lives everywhere. Help us reach further. MAKE A GIFT Recognition Ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report, UCI is committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving clinical practice. The UCI Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital to be consistently listed among the nation's best. Apply Now