UC Irvine News Brief: Biomedical researchers awarded $1 million Keck Foundation grant

The funds will be used to develop a nanoscale imaging microscope capable of observing single-cell migration in vivo, which could provide new insight into how cancer cells metastasize in humans.

Medical students at UCI – and across US – learn where they will first practice as doctors

The annual Match Day for UC Irvine School of Medicine students is part of nationwide program pairing soon-to-be-graduates with medical training residencies.

Revolutionizing the education of doctors

By providing students with technological devices such as iPads and portable ultrasounds, UC Irvine School of Medicine is revolutionizing the way healthcare is taught. For the future doctors, such tools could one day be as standard as the stethoscope.

Diane O’Dowd

Improving science education

UCI Professor Diane O’Dowd and others argue science teaching is not properly valued.

Science Education

UCI biology professor Diane K. O’Dowd and others outline steps for improvement.

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani

Medical mentor

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani leads UCI efforts to expose local high school students to careers in healthcare.

Incoming UCI medical students to receive iPads loaded with first-year curriculum

At an Aug. 6 ceremony, each member of the UC Irvine School of Medicine’s incoming class of 2014 will find a surprise tucked into their new white coat’s pocket: an iPad tablet computer loaded with everything necessary for the first year of course work.

UC Irvine News Brief: Medical school earns full accreditation from national panel

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education determination ensures that a program meets established standards for educating tomorrow’s doctors and confirms eligibility for selected federal funding.

Dr. Ralph Clayman

Medical school dean’s singular focus: healing

Dr. Ralph Clayman brings surgical precision and a singular focus on healing to his new role as medical school dean.

Jamie Akiva Kahn

Medical student reflects UCI values

Medical student’s sensitivity and respect for patients reflects spirit of UC Irvine’s Living Our Values award.