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 A match made in medicine Graduating UCI medical students learn where they will first practice as doctors at our 2024 Match Day ceremony on March 15. Read More News Mar 25, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Women's History Month 2024 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. Mar 18, 2024 | UCI News UC Irvine-led research team discovers role of key enzymes that drive cancer mutations A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered the key role that the APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B enzymes play in driving cancer mutations by modifying the DNA in tumor genomes, offering potential new targets for intervention strategies. Mar 13, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine Faculty drive research productivity of otolaryngology students A recent study shows UCI tops the list of most medical student first-author ENT publications over a five-year period. View All News Events Apr 2, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series | Harnessing Stem Cell-Derived Microglia to Deliver Therapeutic Proteins to the Brain Apr 4, 2024 Physician Scientist Collective | Maryam Asgari MD, MPH | Advancing Physician Scientist Careers in Dermatology Apr 16, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series: Optical Shop May 7, 2024 2024 Community Lecture Series | Gene Therapy for Muscle Diseases May 11, 2024 Diversity in Graduate Medical Education Residency Open House 2024 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