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About UC Davis School of Medicine

We are training the next generation of physicians, scientists and health care leaders.

2027 White Coat Induction Ceremony
UC Davis medical students on Sacramento campus

A Nationally Ranked School

UC Davis School of Medicine is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s leading medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 10 for family medicine, primary care and diversity. We are also among the country’s leading medical schools for transdisciplinary research.

Leading-edge training

Top Academic Medical Center

Our learners and trainees have the opportunity to gain patient care experience at UC Davis Medical Center, one of the nation’s premiere teaching hospitals. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento and No. 7 in California, we have the only Level I trauma center in inland Northern California.

Students and trainees also have opportunities to get primary care training with our community partners and affiliated clinics serving historically under-resourced communities.

UC Davis Medical Campus in Sacramento

Committed to the Principles of Community

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Awards and Recognition
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USNWR best medical school primary care badge

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.

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Ranked highly for medical research

U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.

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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.

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Most graduates in primary care

U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis School of Medicine No. 22 in the country for medical school graduates who practice in primary care settings.

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