UC Davis School of Medicine

UC Davis School of Medicine A focus on interprofessional learning to improve lives and transform health care is the hallmark of a UC Davis education. http://medschool.ucdavis.edu/
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A national reputation for life-changing biomedical discoveries, a passion for clinical care, and a commitment to engaging people from underserved communities are the hallmarks of a UC Davis School of Medicine education.

04/16/2026

Abigail Vidrio felt called toward medicine after caring for her grandfather when he was on dialysis, and after seeing the lengths their family had to go through to receive care in the rural part of the Central Valley, that calling pointed her toward primary care.

“After each appointment, it became more apparent that accessible, quality care was a luxury rather than a right in communities like mine,” Abigail said.

Our medical school is actively helping fill the shortage of primary care doctors across America and has ranked in the top tier for primary care for the past three years. Learn more: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/how-the-school-of-medicine-built-a-primary-care-pipeline-to-address-physician-shortages/2026/04

Video description: Abigail Vidrio stands in front of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing building on the UC Davis Health campus, speaking directly to the camera while holding a mini microphone. Text reads “Why UC Davis Students Chose Primary Care.” Photos from Abigail’s induction ceremony show her wearing a white coat with friends and family.

We are proud to share that our School of Medicine has once again been recognized among the top medical schools in the na...
04/07/2026

We are proud to share that our School of Medicine has once again been recognized among the top medical schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report!

In the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, we earned Tier 1 in Primary Care Education and Tier 2 in Research, backed by a record $233 million in NIH funding. We also ranked #16 in the nation for the most graduates practicing in primary care, up from #17 the year before.

“This year’s rankings underscore our school’s longstanding leadership in training physicians committed to serving all of California’s communities, while also advancing groundbreaking research that is transforming the lives of patients worldwide,” said Susan Murin, dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine.

Learn more about the rankings and our dedication to producing primary care physicians for underserved and rural communities across California: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-school-of-medicine-ranks-among-top-us-schools/2026/04

Image description: A large group of medical students wearing white coats walk outside of the Medical Education building.

Our students recently hosted the 10th annual Coalition for Health Equity (CHeQ) Conference, spotlighting the urgent heal...
03/31/2026

Our students recently hosted the 10th annual Coalition for Health Equity (CHeQ) Conference, spotlighting the urgent health crises facing displaced communities worldwide, from Sudan and Gaza to the Americas.

Through expert voices, student leadership and meaningful dialogue, the conference explored how advocacy, policy change and trauma‑informed care can help address the growing health inequities affecting refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people.

“Authenticity matters in crisis settings. We wanted our students and health community to learn from experts who see these challenges every day and to have real conversations with them," said second-year student Maya Sahtout, who co-led the event.

This powerful event was part of UC Davis Health’s first Global Health and Health Equity Week, bringing together more than 200 students, clinicians and faculty committed to advancing care, locally and globally.

Read more about how our students and faculty are working to improve health for all: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/school-of-medicine-students-spotlight-global-health-inequities-affecting-displaced-communities/2026/03

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1: A presenter stands at a podium in a lecture hall, speaking to an audience. A large screen behind her displays a slide titled “Audacious Goals: Advancing Global Health” with photos of smiling children and speaker credentials. A few attendees sit in the front rows, taking notes and listening.
2: Dozens of students and professionals gather in a bright, open lobby with large windows for a poster session. Attendees stand in small groups discussing research posters displayed on easels throughout the space.
3: Two people stand and smile in front of research posters, which are mounted on white display boards. Three posters are visible, each containing charts, images and text. One student has a backpack on the floor beside her, and the setting appears to be the same lobby used for the poster session.

Congratulations to our professors, Janine LaSalle and David J. Segal, for being elected as AAAS - The American Associati...
03/26/2026

Congratulations to our professors, Janine LaSalle and David J. Segal, for being elected as AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows!

With this lifetime honor, they join a century-long UC Davis legacy of AAAS Fellows who lead exceptional science scholarship. Becoming an AAAS Fellow is among the highest distinctions in the scientific community.

“This national recognition of Dr. Segal’s and Dr. LaSalle’s remarkable contributions to deciphering complex neurodevelopmental conditions, like autism and Angelman syndrome, speaks to their success in advancing science that can transform lives," said Dean Susan Murin.

Learn more about how our scholars are shaping the science of neurological conditions: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/two-researchers-elected-as-aaas-fellows-for-shaping-science-of-neurological-conditions/2026/03 UC Davis MIND Institute

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1: Professor Janine LaSalle stands in the middle of a large group of members of her lab. They stand in a bright indoor space with wood paneling behind them.
2: Professor David Segal stands in the middle of a group of his lab members, posing for a group photo in front of a textured wall with a wave-like pattern.

Reminiscing on Match Day ✨Image descriptions: 1: Two students stand in front of a UC Davis Health Match Day 2026 sign, e...
03/25/2026

Reminiscing on Match Day ✨

Image descriptions:
1: Two students stand in front of a UC Davis Health Match Day 2026 sign, each holding a card. The student on the left has a sign that reads “I matched! Cedars‑Sinai Anesthesiology.” The student's sign on the right reads “I matched! UC Davis Ophthalmology.”
2: Two individuals stand outdoors holding flower bouquets while posing together during Match Day celebrations.
3: A group of people stands behind large blue letters on a lawn that spell out Happy Match Day 2026.
4: Four individuals stand together indoors holding a large poster with a childhood photo labeled Baby Surgeon Jade. The student in the middle holds a yellow envelope.
5: A crowded indoor Match Day celebration shows people sitting, clapping and taking photos as students around the room open envelopes.
6: Three students stand in front of a Match Day backdrop decorated with balloons while holding yellow envelopes. A person in the foreground is holding a camera and photographing them.

Matching from coast to coast!Every year, is a life-changing moment for our medical students. This year, nearly a quart...
03/24/2026

Matching from coast to coast!

Every year, is a life-changing moment for our medical students. This year, nearly a quarter of the students will stay at UC Davis Health for their residency, in programs that typically last three to seven years.

"It's nerve-racking because you don't know if you're going to get your top choice. After four years of hard work and dedication, it all comes down to this moment of opening up your envelope," said Sean Muñoz, the UC Davis School of Medicine interim associate dean who oversees medical pathway programs.

Exactly half of our students matched into primary care fields such as internal medicine, pediatrics and family medicine, which are much needed across the state, especially in rural areas.

Also, more students than ever will stay in the state. A record 91% of students will remain in California, many of them planning to care for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Image description: A graphic for UC Davis Health School of Medicine’s 2026 Match Day shows a map of the United States. California is colored bright yellow to indicate the top-matched state. Several other states are shaded dark blue to show where students matched. Stats below the map say: "121 Students Matched, 91% Matched in California, 23% Matched at UC Davis."

03/23/2026

Is there anything better than ?

Congratulations to our 121 newly matched soon-to-be doctors! 🩺💙

Video description: A montage of celebration moments from the UC Davis School of Medicine Match Day event. Text reads “Match Day 2026!” Many students hug others, take photos and pose with their match day results.

03/23/2026

Cheers, tears and relief filled the room this past Friday, as 121 students discovered where they will train for residency, the next major step toward becoming physicians.

At exactly 9 a.m., students opened envelopes or refreshed their emails to reveal their futures, joining tens of thousands of medical students across the country in one of the most emotional milestones of their training. Some gathered in person at ANOVA at Aggie Square, while others celebrated from home, all connected by Zoom as they shared their results with classmates, friends and family.

Behind the celebrations is the highly structured process of the National Resident Matching Program, which pairs students and residency programs using a computer algorithm based on ranked preferences. This year, 121 UC Davis students secured positions, with 91% staying in California and half entering primary care fields like internal medicine, pediatrics and family medicine. In the coming weeks, students will complete their training, graduate on May 16, and begin residency programs, typically lasting three to seven years, on July 1, marking the start of their careers as newly matched doctors.

Read more: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/match-day-reveals-life-changing-news-for-121-uc-davis-medical-students-/2026/03

Video description: A UC Davis School of Medicine logo opens, with a drone shot of the school on the UC Davis Health Sacramento campus. There are shots of people standing at a podium with a sign that reads "Match Day Class of 2026." Sean Munoz, M.D., Interim Associate Dean of UC Davis Office of Medical Pathways, speaks about match day in a classroom setting. Students and loved ones gather in Anova, which is decorated for the occasion. Jennifer Lozano, MS4 at UC Davis School of Medicine talks about the algorithm of match day, while holding an envelope. Several students share their enthusiasm for the day, as a countdown shows people opening their letters. A montage of students hold up signs that show where they matched. Om Patel, an MS4 at UC Davis School of Medicine, speaks to the camera at Anova with a crowd of people celebrating behind them. Melody Hou, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, UC Davis School of Medicine, is in Anova and shares stats from match day. An outside celebration in front of the Betty Irene Moore Hall shows people eating and celebrating their results with loved ones.

03/20/2026

Where did our UC Davis med students match? 🩺💙💛

We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish as the next generation of health care professionals. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Video description: Students standing outdoors, each holding a Match Day sign with handwritten information about their specialty and institution. One by one, participants display their signs to the camera while sharing where they matched.

All the feels! 💙 We are so proud of these incredible soon-to-be doctors.Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Image de...
03/20/2026

All the feels! 💙 We are so proud of these incredible soon-to-be doctors.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Image descriptions:
1: Two people stand in a crowded room opening envelopes during a Match Day celebration, with others gathered and talking in the background.
2: Two people pose outside holding Match Day signs showing where they matched, in front of a UC Davis Health School of Medicine backdrop.
3: A person stands at the front of a room holding a Match Day sign as others seated around the space applaud.
4: Two people share a hug in a busy event space filled with guests celebrating Match Day.
5: A person places a sticker on a large United States map during an outdoor Match Day activity.
6: A person holds a Match Day sign and speaks while being photographed outside a campus building.
7: A person in a red dress stands at the front of a room holding a Match Day sign while a crowd of classmates, family and friends watches and claps. Flowers and gift items sit on a nearby table.
8: A crowd gathers for a Match Day celebration as someone holds a blue sign announcing a match to the anesthesiology program at Harbor‑UCLA, surrounded by food and decorations in a festive indoor space.

03/20/2026

One of the best feelings in the world! 😍

Video description: Several people are hugging after opening Match Day envelopes in Anova at Aggie Square.

03/20/2026

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