Interview Day
Congratulations and welcome to the UC San Diego School of Medicine Virtual Interview Day!
We cannot wait to meet you and give you a glimpse of how UC San Diego School of Medicine can help you explore and develop your passions in and out of medicine. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive student body that reflects the multiple and intersecting identities, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, ableness, and documentation status that are represented in the communities we serve — we look forward to having you join our community!
Please take your time reviewing the links below — and feel free to review the information as many times as you'd like.
Kumeyaay Land Acknowledgement
The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the land and the original people of the area where our campus is located.
The university was built on the unceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation.
Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego Community.
We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.
Why UC San Diego School of Medicine
Welcome to UC San Diego School of Medicine! Learn more about our school from our students and faculty. The only medical school in the San Diego region, we have trained a different kind of doctor in a different kind of way for more than 50 years.
Diversity at UC San Diego
Identifying and correcting disparities in health care is central to our curriculum. Training emphasizes social determinants of health and access to care. Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles are integrated into all facets of education, clinical settings, administration and student life.
Student-Run Free Clinic
We provide respectful, empowering, high quality health care for the underserved while inspiring the next generation of health professionals.
Core Curriculum
The C.O.A.S.T. curriculum, implemented for the class entering in fall of 2023 is designed to prepare and educate physicians to excel in core competencies, navigate complex health care systems and provide specialty experiences to support your career goals.
Listen in as Sean Evans, M.D., associate dean of undergraduate education, shares a bit more about the C.L.E.A.R. Committee and how they track and assist students throughout the medical school experience.
Curriculum Innovations
The Mentor Clinician Program aims to transform the manner in which we train future physicians by delivering individualized mentorship to medical students from experienced Mentor Clinicians, with an emphasis on modeling empathetic and compassionate care.
Financial Aid Information
The UC San Diego Health Sciences Financial Aid Office is dedicated to supporting medical students in navigating their financial needs throughout their education. We offer comprehensive guidance on financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans, tailored to meet the unique needs of our students. Our office provides personalized financial aid counseling and resources to ensure students can focus on their academic and professional goals without undue financial stress.
UC San Diego Campus Tour
UC San Diego's main campus is located near the Pacific Ocean on approximately 1,200 acres of coastal woodland in La Jolla, California. Use the link below to view 360-degree panoramas of campus and listen to audio offered in six languages!
See Our Campus!
SIM Center and Professional Development Center Virtual Walk-Through Tour
Simulation Center Professional Development Center
Graduate Housing Information
Graduate Housing InformationUC San Diego Campus Resources
The Human Condition
The Human Condition, an annual humanities magazine, encourages creative endeavors that encompass the experiences, emotions and challenges that make us all who we are. It is created solely by the School of Medicine students.
Special Programs
Students at UC San Diego School of Medicine can apply for admission to special programs which provide enhanced medical education with additional mentors and focused curriculum on specific areas of interest.
GHAC in Their Words
Listen as a few of our students and faculty share about the Global Health Academic Concentration and its impact.
Questions? Contact Us!
General Inquiries
Staff Contacts:
Brian Zeglen, Directorbzeglen@health.ucsd.edu
Taylor Fencyk, Admissions Coordinator
tfencyk@health.ucsd.edu
Emily Igualdo, Admissions Recruitment Specialist
egigualdo@health.ucsd.edu
Rodrigo (Rod) Gutierrez, Outreach and Program Coordinator
r9gutierrez@health.ucsd.edu
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