DIVISION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

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Education Continuity Tools and Resources

In the event that on-campus instruction is partially or fully disrupted, your ability to continue your class in the manner that you've planned may be impacted. This guide helps you prepare alternatives for these situations in order to minimize loss of learning time and lessen the impact of a disruption.

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Dr. Savoia

Maria Savoia, MD
Dean for Medical Education

Dean's Welcome

Our mission at the School of Medicine is to provide cutting edge resources and education to our students so they may grow into innovative and compassionate physicians, focused on providing superior medical care to the global community.

As educators, we are driven to build on our exceptional biomedical, behavioral and health services and research experience. We are at the forefront of new technology and strive to push the boundaries of the art of medicine through education and the preparation of future physicians.

Leadership
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Admissions
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MD Degree
Program
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Masters / Ph.D.


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Graduate Medical Education

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Continuing Medical Education
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Alumni Affairs


 

Curriculum

The overall objective of the medical school curriculum at the University of California, San Diego is to instill graduates with the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes that will lead to their becoming capable, compassionate physicians.

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Educational Technology

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Professional Development Center
CPR Practice

Simulation Training Center

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Diversity and Community
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Business Office
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Body Donation Program

Student Affairs

The Student Affairs office consists of the Student Life unit and the School of Medicine Registrar. The Student Life unit has the primary responsibility for creating a positive learning environment and supportive medical school community focused on student support and advocacy.

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Financial Aid

We are committed to helping the students of UC San Diego School of Medicine (SOM) by providing counseling and resources crucial to a successful and positive experience at our institution.

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Global Health

Global Health Institute

Think. Act. Impact.
In a world with constantly shrinking borders, global health is a growing concern. The University of California, San Diego is making an international impact with research and health care programs around the globe that fight diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

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