A Collaborative, Inclusive Learning Environment

We strive to create a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Our medical school community is home to some of the best and brightest faculty, dedicated staff and exceptional learners. Academic excellence, life-long learning and teamwork are core tenets as we pursue our mission-driven work with purpose and compassion.

Students walking outside the School of Medicine building — Watch video to explore UC Davis Health and the Sacramento community and learn why you’ll want to live, learn, work and play in our vibrant and inclusive community.

... I wanted to go somewhere where I felt like I could call someone if I needed help or could be friends with my professors and have a really solid support system.”—Chelsea Nash, a second year medical student on why she chose UC Davis School of Medicine

A Few Quick Stats

85% of Pre-med Students

Percent of individuals who enrolled in our one-year pre-med pathway program for educationally and/or socio-economically disadvantaged students who matriculated into a medical school

Race/Ethnicity Represented

African American/Black 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4%
Asian 30%
Hispanic/Latinx 27%
Middle Eastern and North African 10%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%
Unknown 1%
White 12%

Class of 2028, data rounded

44% First Gen

The percent of students in the Class of 2028 that are the first in their families to attend college

I’ve been privileged to be part of UC Davis for more than 30 years and have been inspired by our school’s unique community and commitment to serve a purpose greater than ourselves.”—Interim Dean Susan Murin

Advancing Health Equity

Office of Student and Resident Diversity

The Office of Student and Resident Diversity works to create an environment of inclusion and respect, and actively recruits and fosters the development of a physician workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our world. The office offers several community outreach programs for K-12 students and undergraduate and community college students to help cultivate an early interest in medicine and science.
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Center for a Diverse Healthcare Workforce

The Center for a Diverse Healthcare Workforce leads research focused on recruiting, training and retaining a diverse health care workforce to advance health equity in our communities. The center engages in research, shares findings, promotes best practices, and works to create partnerships and programs that advance educational opportunities in under-resourced communities.
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Center for Reducing Health Disparities

The Center for Reducing Health Disparities promotes the health and well-being of diverse communities through research, training, continuing education, and technical assistance within a prevention, early intervention and treatment framework.
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