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Research

THRIVE Program Fuels Clinical Research and Health Equity at UCR SOM

With protected time, mentorship, and targeted support, a UC-backed initiative empowers early-career faculty to advance research, strengthen retention, and serve underserved communities

By Ross French | April 8, 2026
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Alumni

Continuing a Legacy in Medicine: The Khong-Chan-Ng Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

UCR alumnae Dorothy Khong, MD, Amy Khong, MD, and their family are dedicated to supporting medical students and the Riverside community

By Erika Klein | March 31, 2026
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Medical Education

New Exhibition Shines Light on UCR SOM PRIME ABC Program

Exhibit at the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California profiles program committed to teaching doctors trained in the needs of the African, Black, and Caribbean communities

By Vladimir Oge | March 30, 2026
medical students sitting in white coats with the EVOLVE logo superimposed
Medical Education

Announcing the EVOLVE Curriculum

A new name for the ambitious curricular enhancement initiative

By Pablo Joo, MD | March 23, 2026
Three medical students hold up signs saying where they will be going for residency.
Match Day

UCR SOM Celebrates Match Day 2026

80 students learn where they will be going for residency

By Erika Klein | March 20, 2026
Darnell Sy and Jennifer Wilson
Staff

Supporting Students from Medical School to a Career: The UCR SOM Office of Career and Residency Advising

SOM advisors provide everything from workshops to late-night phone calls to support medical students pursuing their careers

By Erika Klein | March 17, 2026
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Community

United California Community Health Conference at UCR SOM March 13 and 14

Conference connects students, community partners and residency programs to improve health outcomes

By UCR SOM Staff | March 12, 2026
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Community

SOM Dept. of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Partners with The Craig School to Provide Support for Students

Program will provide mental health services to students and their families at the Irvine-based school

By UCR SOM Staff | March 6, 2026
Students celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at the UCR SOM
Student Life

UCR SOM Hosts Its First Lunar New Year Celebration

The event featured dances and activities highlighting Lunar New Year traditions across cultures

By Erika Klein | March 4, 2026

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