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    Scholarly Pathways

UC Davis School of Medicine Scholarly Pathway Programs

UC Davis School of Medicine has unique scholarly pathways that candidates can apply to! See our various pathways that may interest you:

Scholarly Pathway Programs  Description 
Accelerated 3 Year Track (ACE-PC)

Accelerated Competency-based Education in Primary Care (ACE-PC)

  • Designed for students interested in a career as a primary care provider. ACE-PC students complete their M.D. in 3 years positioned to match into a Primary Care residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. 
Community Health Scholars 4 Year Programs 

Reimagining Education to Advance Central California Health (REACH) 

  • Designed for students who are highly committed to serving California's Central Valley.

Rural PRIME

  • Designed for students seeking a fulfilling career in a rural community.

Transforming Education and Community Health for Medical Students (TEACH-MS)

  • Designed for students with a strong interest in primary care for the urban underserved.

Tribal Health PRIME

  • Designed for students who are highly committed to practicing medicine in California's urban and rural tribal communities. 
Research 5 Year Track (ARC-MD) 

Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD)

  • Designed for students interested in a career as a physician scientist