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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. 

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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.

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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. darcy wooten

Named the 2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Wooten creates a learning environment that encourages thoughtful inquiry and meaningful engagement.

Darcy Wooten, MD, MPH

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine

About Dr. Wooten

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

Class of 2024 Commencement

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

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Join us to celebrate the class of 2024 at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. More than 150 students will receive the Doctor of Medicine degree in front of their family and friends. The Class of 2024 is the largest in UC San Diego School of Medicine history.

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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.