At the UC Irvine School of Medicine, we are at the forefront of transforming healthcare. Through groundbreaking research, innovative education and an unwavering dedication to excellence, we are preparing the next generation of physicians and medical leaders. As an integral part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences and UCI Health, our mission extends beyond the classroom—we are advancing patient care and addressing the most critical health challenges facing our world today.
Your support has the power to change lives. When you invest in our students, you are not just providing financial aid—you are enabling medical breakthroughs, championing health equity and opening doors for exceptional future physicians from every background and community. You are investing in leaders who will heal, innovate and transform healthcare for decades to come.
Since our founding in 1968, the cost of medical education has soared more than 100-fold. Today, student support is more vital than ever. Your gift does not just ease financial burden—it empowers tomorrow's healthcare heroes and builds a healthier future for our community.
Make your gift today and be a part of this extraordinary journey:
Medical Education Scholarships: Dedicated financial resources that provide scholarship support to medical students in the School of Medicine. This fund aims to alleviate the financial burden of medical education, helping attract and retain talented students and ensuring a well-prepared future healthcare workforce.
School of Medicine Student Emergency Fund: Provides immediate, short-term assistance to medical students at the School of Medicine facing unexpected financial hardships or emergencies. This fund helps ensure unforeseen circumstances do not derail students' medical education and career aspirations.
School of Medicine White Coat Fund: Provides incoming medical students with their white coats for the White Coat Ceremony—a meaningful tradition that marks their transition into the medical profession. This fund ensures that every student can participate in this milestone moment, regardless of financial circumstances, as they take their first steps toward becoming physicians.
No matter the amount, every gift makes a difference. Your contribution fuels brilliant minds and breakthrough discoveries that address the most urgent healthcare challenges of our time. By supporting our students, you are providing them with the tools, training and opportunities they need to pioneer medical innovations that will save lives and improve health outcomes in Orange County and around the world.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA | 41 |
| 2 | OR | 1 |
| 2 | ME | 1 |
