Why Sacramento?
Sacramento and its surrounding region have so much to offer, including:
- Farm-to-fork restaurants and bars
- Wide variety of outdoor recreation spots
- Family-friendly events
- Museums and art collections
- And much more...
Empowering Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders Today
UC Davis schools and education programs offer the highest quality training, skills and values to lead change and improve health for all.
UC Davis School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s leading medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, positioned in the top 10 for family medicine, primary care and diversity. Our students gain patient care experience at UC Davis Medical Center – a premiere teaching hospital and only level 1 trauma center in inland Northern California.
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
Our School of Nursing prepares successful leaders in health care by offering programs for future nurses, physician assistants, family nurse practitioners and nursing science researchers. We promote health equity and high-quality health care through innovative research, education, clinical practice and health policy.
Residency and Fellowship Programs
Our nationally recognized residency and fellowship programs and world-class faculty seek to prepare our residents and fellows to excel. Our programs include hands-on patient experience at our nationally recognized UC Davis Medical Center and in our many ambulatory care settings.
Education Programs and Training Centers
We have a variety of programs and centers that encompass all aspects of our health care workforce. This includes internships, master’s degree and Ph.D. programs, research and technology programs, and other educational training opportunities.
Professional Development
We encourage our health care community to enhance their skills and continue growing as individuals and leaders. We have a wide array of continuing education options to stay up to date on the latest health care trends and research.
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Why UC Davis?
UC Davis prides itself for being recognized as a leader in the following areas:
- Among nation's leading public universities
- Top research institution
- Hospital ranks No. 1 in Sacramento
- School of Medicine's primary care programs
- School of Nursing's innovative education
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Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in neonatology, nephrology, orthopedics*, pediatric & adolescent behavioral health, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in back surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Nursing master’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #24 (tie) in the nation.
One of America’s most diverse medical schools
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine No. 4 in the nation for diversity.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.