UC San Diego School of Medicine

   Coordinates:
   
       32.875°N 
       117.235°W
   

The UC San Diego School of Medicine is the graduate medical school of the University of California, San Diego located in La Jolla, California. It is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States and is known for its innovative research and teaching.

History

The UC San Diego School of Medicine was established in 1968, with the first class of students admitted in 1968. The school was founded as part of the University of California's expansion into the San Diego area, which was rapidly growing in population and scientific research.

Campus

The School of Medicine is located on the main campus of UC San Diego in La Jolla. The campus includes several notable buildings and facilities:

• The Academic Mall is a central feature of the campus, providing a space for students and faculty to gather and collaborate.
  

  The Academic Mall at UC San Diego School of Medicine

• The Rita Atkinson Residences provide housing for medical students and are located near the main medical school buildings.
  

  Rita Atkinson Residences

• The Biomedical Library is a key resource for students and faculty, offering access to a wide range of medical and scientific literature.
  

  UCSD Biomedical Library

• The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging focuses on research related to aging and age-related diseases.
  

  Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging

Academics

The UC San Diego School of Medicine offers a variety of degree programs, including the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, as well as joint degree programs such as the MD/PhD and MD/Master's programs. The curriculum emphasizes a combination of clinical practice and research, preparing students for careers in both patient care and medical research.

Research

The School of Medicine is renowned for its research contributions, particularly in areas such as neuroscience, cancer, and infectious diseases. Faculty and students are involved in cutting-edge research projects, often in collaboration with other departments and institutions.

Notable Faculty and Alumni

The school has a distinguished faculty, including several members of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. Notable alumni include leaders in medicine, research, and public health.

Related pages

• University of California, San Diego
• La Jolla, California
• Medical school in the United States

References

• UCSD School of Medicine logo.png

  UC San Diego School of Medicine

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  UC San Diego School of Medicine Academic Mall

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  Rita Atkinson Residences

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  UCSD Biomedical Library

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  Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging