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 Unsealing Their Fates On Friday, March 20, graduating medical students from the UC Irvine School of Medicine will find out where they will be going for their residency. Celebrate Match Day and learn the stories of some of our students as they approach Match Day this week. Read More News Mar 16, 2026 | UC Irvine News The Waiting Room of Dreams Graduating medical students reflect on their hopes, challenges and triumphs as Match Day unfolds on March 20, 2026. Mar 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Sabrina Mir Celebrates Community Connections Heading into Match Day Heading into Match Day, future physician Sabrina Mir reflects on her ties to the local OC community and how the UC Irvine PRIME LEAD-ABC program helped her provide meaningful and impactful care. Mar 12, 2026 | UC Irvine News Match Day Driven by Mentorship Graduating medical student Saman Andalib credits mentorship from UCI Health doctors for guiding his decision to specialize in orthopedic surgery. View All News Events Mar 24, 2026 Madeline Martin Swinden Memorial Lecture Series | UC Irvine Research Associates Mar 25, 2026 Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2026 UC Irvine Digestive Health Summit Mar 30, 2026 Experimental Pathology Research Conferences | Kelly Bakulski, PhD Mar 31, 2026 Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) 101 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