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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.

We are proud to announce that Aijun Wang, a professor in our School of Medicine's Department of Surgery and in the Colle...
08/20/2026

We are proud to announce that Aijun Wang, a professor in our School of Medicine's Department of Surgery and in the College of Engineering's Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed director of the School of Medicine’s new Center for Bioengineering in Medicine.

Dr. Wang and his lab are integral in many areas of our research, including as the co-principal investigator of the CuRe Trial, the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, and is also working to develop a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Wang is also the principal investigator on grants exploring in-utero treatments for cleft palates and Dup15q syndrome.

“Dr. Wang’s work bridging engineering and medicine, from regenerative therapies to clinical trials, demonstrates the power of collaborative science. We are excited to see how he will continue to build upon the Department of Surgery’s internationally recognized bench-to-bedside research breakthroughs with this new center," said Dean Susan Murin.

The center collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across the School of Medicine, UC Davis and industry partners on translational programs and clinical trials.

Please join us in congratulating Wang on this new appointment!

Image description: Aijun Wang, right, and Diana Famer, middle, stand alongside another researcher in a lab. All three wear University of California white coats as they look at a monitor.

08/18/2026

One of our School of Medicine’s unique pathway programs, ACE-PC, gives students an early start in clinical training so they can graduate and enter residency one year earlier than traditional medical students.
 
For the past few months, ACE-PC students have been putting their clinical skills into practice as they work toward careers in primary care, intending to help address the physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
 
Hear from ACE-PC student Aidan O’Brien and Program Coordinator Bronwyn Seward Limon about what makes this pathway so impactful.
 
Video description: Text reads: ACE-PC: Fast-tracking California’s future physicians, while Bronwyn Seward Limon, Program Coordinator, speaks directly to the camera in a simulation patient care area in the school. Aidan O’Brien, an ACE-PC Medical Student, sits on a bench, speaking directly to the camera. Both are wearing professional attire.

As the Class of 2030 heads into busy study sessions, late nights and rigorous coursework, let’s take a moment to relive ...
08/08/2026

As the Class of 2030 heads into busy study sessions, late nights and rigorous coursework, let’s take a moment to relive the excitement of their first white coats and stethoscopes at this year’s Induction Ceremony! 💙💛



Image descriptions: Images with students wearing white coats at their Induction Ceremony at the UC Davis Mondavi Center. Loved ones and friends are celebrating with them, posing for photos after the ceremony.

Please join us in congratulating medical student Maria Clarke on being named the 2026 recipient of the Daniel T. O’Conno...
08/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating medical student Maria Clarke on being named the 2026 recipient of the Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D. Memorial Research Grant (DTOC)!

Maria just completed her third year in our ARC-MD pathway program, short for Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors. The prestigious grant, named for a 1974 alumnus, is given annually to a research-minded medical student.

“Maria is an exceptional student physician-scientist whose accomplishments, professionalism, drive and clear vision for a career in translational research distinguish her from her peers,” said Jennifer Rosenthal, the executive director of research, training and development.

Medical students who aspire to be physician-scientists usually step aside from the classroom and conduct unpaid research for at least a year. Maria will spend her research year under the mentorship of Elisa Zhang, in a lab that studies the biology of female physiology and pregnancy.

Read more: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-medical-student-awarded-prestigious-grant-to-advance-maternal-fetal-research/2026/08

Image descriptions:
1: Maria Clarke wearing a surgical mask, patterned surgical cap, protective gown and gloves performs a procedure in an operating room.
2: Maria surrounded by parents Tom and Ellie Clarke at the UC Davis School of Medicine induction ceremony in 2023.
3: Maria in green UC Davis Health scrubs and a black jacket stands, smiling in front of the UC Davis School of Medicine.

08/05/2026

Class of 2030, we’re so glad you’re here!
 
Hear from Dean Susan Murin and Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach and Medical Pathways Charlene Green as they share a warm welcome and celebrate the incredible journey ahead for this outstanding class.
 
Video description: Dean Susan Murin and Dr. Charlene Green, both in white UC Davis Health coats, speak directly to the camera outside of the Mondavi Center.

AvenueM is a path from community college to medical school. For Abigail Almeida, who attends College of the Redwoods in ...
08/03/2026

AvenueM is a path from community college to medical school. For Abigail Almeida, who attends College of the Redwoods in Eureka, the two-week Summer Immersion program provided a rare chance to see herself on a medical school campus, something she once wasn't sure was possible.

"AvenueM has opened up a lot of accessibility for pathways into medicine. I've gotten a lot of opportunities out of it, and I see medicine as something that I can actually do now, instead of something that's really far out of reach," Abigail said.

This summer's 42 scholars were among the more than 200 community college students who have participated in the AvenueM pathway over the past four years. Through hands-on workshops in suturing, CPR, physical exams and more, it gives students an opportunity to learn about the process to getting into medical school.

Read more about how we're building pathways for future generations of medical students: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/avenuem-the-path-from-community-college-to-medical-school/2026/07

Inspired to follow a similar path? Applications for the 2026-2027 AvenueM cohort are now open. Students who are early in their community college coursework or plan to transfer to a four-year institution in fall 2027 or beyond are encouraged to apply: https://apply.pathways.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/Security/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f California Medicine Scholars Program

Image description: A large group of students wearing matching blue AvenueM shirts is lined up on a staircase inside the School of Medicine.

Curious who makes up our newest class of future physicians? Selected from a pool of 9,201 applicants, just 139 students ...
07/31/2026

Curious who makes up our newest class of future physicians?

Selected from a pool of 9,201 applicants, just 139 students earned a place in this year's class. With 95% of students coming from California, 36% identifying as first-generation students, and 28 languages represented, this class reflects the excellence and commitment to serve the communities that define the UC Davis School of Medicine.

Class of 2030, you’ve earned your place here, and we can’t wait to lead you on your journey to becoming a UC Davis-trained physician! 🩺

Image description: MS1s in white coats on risers pose for a photo. Text reads: Welcome, Class of 2030! 139 incoming students.

A healthy gut may play a bigger role in HIV treatment than scientists previously realized.Our researchers found that a n...
07/30/2026

A healthy gut may play a bigger role in HIV treatment than scientists previously realized.

Our researchers found that a naturally occurring compound produced by beneficial gut bacteria helped repair HIV-related gut damage and improved treatment effectiveness in preclinical studies.

"Our findings suggest that restoring the gut's structural and immune health can enhance antiretroviral treatment and opens an entirely new avenue for achieving more durable control of HIV," said Satya Dandekar, senior author of the study and a distinguished professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.

The findings could open a promising new path for supporting the nearly 41 million people living with HIV worldwide.

Read more about the research: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/probiotic-derived-bioactive-metabolite-reverses-gut-dysfunction-and-boosts-hiv-treatment-response/2026/07

Image description: Satya Dandekar, left, and Dylan Kramer, right, wearing white coats in a lab, smile at the camera.

07/30/2026

We handed a disposable camera to one of our newest MS1s and asked them to document Induction Day.
 
No filters. No retakes. Just the first-day memories, exactly as they happened.
 
Take a look through the lens of the UC Davis School of Medicine Class of 2030. (And yes, everybody say thank you to Kamilla!👏)
 
Video description: A person behind the camera hands a disposable camera to a student wearing a white coat in the Mondavi Center lobby. Images flash through the disposable camera’s film.

07/28/2026

Cue the smiles, the cheers and the “we made it” energy! 💙🩺

From years of hard work to this moment on stage, the pride, joy and excitement say it all. We’re honored to welcome our newest medical students as they begin this next chapter.

Video description: MS1’s on stage at the Mondavi Center react immediately after receiving their stethoscope by waving to the crowd. Text on screen says: POV: Watching your loved one receive their first stethoscope.”

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