On Friday, August 7, 96 medical students and five biomedical sciences PhD students received their white coats in the annual convocation that serves as the kick off for their medical school careers. It also marked the culmination of a week o…
The UC Riverside School of Medicine has received full continued accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school met all 93 LCME accreditation elements and 12 standards with no citations or concerns. The scho…
The UC Riverside School of Medicine Class of 2030 took their next step toward becoming doctors on Friday during the White Coat Ceremony. The annual event, which symbolizes incoming students’ entry into the medical profession, saw 96 new med…
Step into a research lab at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, and it’s common to find faculty members, graduate students, and medical students working together to improve patient care and strengthen the health of communities in the Inlan…
Three research projects have received a UCR School of Medicine Dean's Collaborative Seed Grant for 2026. The annual program provides up to $25,000 in seed grant funding for interdisciplinary research projects working toward grant funding fr…
Dear SOM Community, On July 7, 2026, I received communication from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical schools, informing me that our recent progress report was reviewed by the LCME Board on J…
Since 1876, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has served as the national association representing more than 400 accredited medical schools and teaching hospitals. The non-profit organization is perhaps best known for admin…
Since 1876, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has served as the national association representing more than 400 accredited medical schools and teaching hospitals. The non-profit organization is perhaps best known for admin…
Four SOM staff and faculty are making an impact on working groups The June event featured Lisa Fortuna, MD, MPH, MDiv, and highlighted the LGBTQ+ community Long-time SOM educator to take on new role The UCR SOM Pathway Program supports tran…
On Wednesday, the UC Riverside School of Medicine hosted a Lunch and Learn event in honor of Pride Month. The annual monthlong observation in June commemorates the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more) community’s on…
On Wednesday, the UC Riverside School of Medicine hosted a Lunch and Learn event in honor of Pride Month. The annual monthlong observation in June commemorates the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more) community’s on…
In 2020, Ariel Galindo’s mother broke seven bones in a fall, leaving her bedridden and in pain. Observing her treatments, Galindo noted that her physician wasn't addressing the pain she was experiencing. “I immediately thought to myself, ‘W…