UC Irvine School of Medicine

What UC Irvine School of Medicine does

UC Irvine School of Medicine is a public medical school within the University of California, Irvine campus, first accredited by the LCME in 1961 and reorganized under its current entity in 1967. It operates a tripartite mission of Discover, Teach, and Heal across 24 departments spanning basic science research (Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biological Chemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Physiology & Biophysics) and clinical specialties (Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine through Surgery). The school is organized around four core educational competencies (knowledgeable, skillful, altruistic, dutiful) with 19 program objectives and a curriculum mapping system for continuous quality improvement. It confers the MD degree, dual-degrees, PhD and MD/PhD through the Medical Scientist Training Program, Master's programs, and postdoctoral training, with continuing medical education for practicing physicians. The Class of 2024 graduated 100 medical students and 95% of residents match to their desired locations.

The school's core products are educational programs (MD, dual-degree, graduate studies, GME, CME, pre-med pathway programs) and research output across basic science, translational, and clinical domains, supported by research infrastructure including the National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program and clinical trials administered through UCI Health. Clinical care and training occur through UCI Health, anchored by UCI Medical Center, the only Orange County hospital consistently listed among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. Strategic research partners include the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Stem Cell Research Center, and Vaccine R&D Center (the latter noted for Philip Felgner's work on mRNA vaccines using cationic lipids).

The business model is a public-university hybrid: revenue derives from a combination of state appropriations, tuition and fees for medical and graduate programs, federal and private research grants, clinical revenue routed through the UCI Health system, and philanthropy through the Brilliant Future Campaign. Tuition is not publicly disclosed. GTM motion is event-driven, anchored by academic admissions cycles (AMCAS), residency placement, White Coat Ceremony, commencement, the annual Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards, and pre-med pathway programs. The school is governed as part of the University of California system under the UC Board of Regents and is led by Dean and Chief Academic Officer Michael J. Stamos, MD. It received its most recent full eight-year LCME reaccreditation in January 2025.

Name

UC Irvine School of Medicine

Legal name

UC Irvine School of Medicine

Website

https://medschool.uci.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UC Irvine School of Medicine is a public medical school within the University of California system that trains physicians and biomedical researchers, operates 24 basic science and clinical departments, and delivers clinical care through UCI Medical Center in Orange County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA), Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated) (EDAHABAC), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Physician training
• Biomedical research
• Graduate medical education
• Clinical trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Education: Medical degree programs, dual-degree programs, graduate medical education, and continuing medical education. Revenue derived from tuition and fees for medical students and graduate programs.
2. Research Funding: Federal and private research grants, clinical trial funding, and sponsored research programs across basic science and clinical departments.
3. Clinical Care Revenue: Healthcare services provided through UCI Health system, including UCI Medical Center which serves as the primary teaching hospital.
4. Philanthropy and Alumni Giving: Donations, campaign contributions, and planned giving from alumni and supporters through the Brilliant Future Campaign.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UC Irvine School of Medicine is a public academic medical institution that educates physicians and scientists, conducts biomedical research, and delivers clinical care through UCI Health. Its core offerings are the four-year Medical Degree Program, Graduate Medical Education (residency and fellowship), Graduate Studies (PhD, MD/PhD, Master's), postdoctoral training, Continuing Medical Education, and pre-med pathway programs, supported by 24 basic science and clinical departments and clinical trials administered via UCI Medical Center.

Product overview

UC Irvine School of Medicine is a leading academic medical institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs, healthcare services, and research initiatives. The core offerings include a four-year Medical Degree Program, Graduate Medical Education (residency/fellowship), Graduate Studies (PhD/MD-PhD/Master's), and Continuing Medical Education. Supporting programs include Pre-Med Pathway Programs for pipeline development and Clinical Trials through UCI Health. The institution is organized across 24 clinical departments spanning basic science research to surgical specialties, with its UCI Medical Center being the only Orange County hospital consistently listed among the nation's best.

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Products and services

• Medical Degree Program Four-year MD degree program training future physicians, built on four core competencies (knowledgeable, skillful, altruistic, dutiful) with 19 program objectives and curriculum mapping for continuous quality improvement. UCI School of Medicine is ranked among the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report.
• Dual-Degree Programs Dual-degree tracks including the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) MD/PhD program that trains physician-scientists through combined clinical and research training.
• Graduate Medical Education (Residency and Fellowship) Residency and fellowship training across 24 clinical departments, with 95% resident placement match rate at desired locations upon completion.
• Graduate Studies (PhD and Master's Programs) PhD programs, MD/PhD programs, Master's programs, and postdoctoral scholar opportunities in biomedical research across basic science and clinical departments.
• Postdoctoral Scholars Program Postdoctoral scholar appointments for advanced research training in biomedical research and critical inquiry for careers in research, biomedical technology, or academic education.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) CME programs for practicing physicians to maintain licensure and stay current with medical advances, directed by Jennifer Reino.
• Pre-Med Pathway Programs Summer pathway programs for pre-med students including PRIME Academy, Summer Healthcare Experience, Summer Online Research Program, and UCI MedAcademy; over 500 applications received for 170 positions.
• Clinical Trials Clinical trials offered through UCI Health providing life-saving experimental treatments and advancing medical knowledge, supported by Clinical Trials Administration under the Office of Research.
• UCI Health Medical Services Comprehensive healthcare services provided through UCI Medical Center and community clinics serving Orange County; UCI Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital consistently listed among the nation's best.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 50 U.S. medical schools for research (U.S. News & World Report)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UCI HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCI Health is the clinical enterprise of UC Irvine and serves as the primary healthcare delivery network for the School of Medicine. It includes UCI Medical Center, community clinics, and health-care centers where clinical training occurs.
• University of California, IrvinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUC Irvine School of Medicine is one of five health science schools within UCI, collaborating on interdisciplinary research and educational programs.
• Institute for Clinical and Translational SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICTS provides infrastructure for clinical and translational research, led by Dan M. Cooper, MD. The institute supports research across the medical school.
• Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive cancer center providing research and clinical care for cancer patients. Faculty members conduct oncology research through this center.
• Stem Cell Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCRC supports stem cell research and houses the Faculty Mentoring Committee led by Lisa A. Flanagan, PhD, supporting early-career faculty in stem cell research.
• Vaccine R&D CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Vaccine R&D Center, which garnered international attention and awards, includes Jiin Felgner who pioneered work on mRNA vaccines using cationic lipids for nucleic acid delivery.
• Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint MD/PhD program that trains physician-scientists. Students like Samuel W. Du have completed theses through this program.
• Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCME is the national accrediting organization for U.S. medical schools. UCI School of Medicine received its most recent full eight-year reaccreditation in 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keck School of Medicine of USC: USC's medical school located in Los Angeles and a direct Southern California competitor for applicants, clinical training sites, and research partnerships.
• UCSF School of Medicine: University of California medical school consistently ranked among the top U.S. medical schools for research. Direct peer within the same UC system competing for applicants, research funding, and faculty.
• David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA: UCLA's medical school and another UC system peer. Competes directly with UCI for California applicants, NIH funding, and clinical training partnerships in Southern California.
• UC San Diego School of Medicine: UCSD medical school with strong research profile and direct UC system peer. Competes for biomedical research funding, faculty talent, and graduate students across California.
• Stanford University School of Medicine: Top-5 U.S. medical school located in Northern California with extensive research portfolio and teaching hospital. Direct peer competing for top applicants and research funding in the California market.
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Top-ranked U.S. medical school with major research enterprise and teaching hospital. Comparable in tripartite mission (research, education, clinical care) and basic-to-clinical science breadth.
• Harvard Medical School: Premier U.S. medical school with extensive biomedical research enterprise and multiple affiliated teaching hospitals. Comparable scope across MD/PhD programs, residency training, and research.
• Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania: Top-tier research medical school with full basic-to-clinical department structure and integrated health system. Comparable in tripartite mission, NIH funding scale, and residency placement.
• Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis: Highly ranked research medical school with strong basic science and clinical research enterprise. Comparable in academic medical center structure and biomedical research output.
• UC Davis School of Medicine: Another UC system medical school peer, with a research and primary-care mission. Competes for applicants, research funding, and graduate students within the same University of California framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

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