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School of Medicine School of Medicine

A Place to Grow and Thrive

Our mission is to educate and inspire physicians to provide innovative, compassionate, and equitable care to advance the health of patients, families, and communities. 

We provide cutting-edge resources, research and technologies to prepare future physicians who are committed to serving the global community with superior medical care.

A cornerstone of this mission is Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We are a community that reflects and serves all people, promotes equality and serves as a model for inclusion and diversity. 

Learn More About EDI

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Training for tomorrow, rooted in science and justice, delivered with heart.

Education Programs:

Pathway Programs
Doctor of Medicine
PRIME Programs
Global Health Academic Concentration
Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D./Ph.D.)
Residency & Fellowship Programs
Graduate Research Programs (M.S. & Ph.D.)
Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program
Continuing Professional Development

Explore Our Values

We instill empathy and compassion, preparing doctors to care holistically for patients, communities, and themselves.
We center our training on our learners and our care on our patients, in a supportive culture for our educators and staff.
We inspire our trainees to justly serve, advocating for the health and well-being of all in our diverse communities.
We cultivate curiosity, training doctors who will create new paths to benefit their patients and society.
We embrace science, using evidence to enhance the education of our trainees and the care they deliver.
We work together with shared purpose, leveraging our collective efforts to achieve that which cannot be done alone.

Why UC San Diego

Thrive in a supportive community with international learning opportunities in beautiful, multicultural San Diego.

More About San Diego

A Culture of Belonging

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Community Health

Students can choose community-health related elective courses to learn about specific need within the local San Diego community.

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Student Affinity Groups

School of Medicine students care deeply about each other and their cultural competence. Through events and activities students creates supportive environments for one another.

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Pathway Programs

Programs to support and guide high school age students through undergraduates on pursuing a medical school path.

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PRIME Programs

University of California programs designed to train physicians in caring for California's diverse populations.
Dr. Helen Wang

Named the 2024 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Wang's commitment to teaching and mentorship is renowned among the pediatric residents.

Helen Wang, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

About Dr. Wang

Experiential Learning

Our educational and training facilities build clinical skills in hands-on learning environments.

Simulation Center

Center for the Future of Surgery

Student-Run Free Clinic

White Coat Represents New Beginnings and Responsibilities

August 29, 2024

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The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of our students' medical education. Read more about the event and a few of our incoming Class of 2024 students.

Read the Story

UC San Diego School of Medicine and LCME Accreditation
The UC San Diego School of Medicine is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school’s last accreditation review occurred in 2018, after which it received a full, eight-year term of accreditation. The next LCME accreditation visit will take place in April 2026.