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UC Davis schools and education programs offer the highest quality training, skills and values to lead change and improve health for all.

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UC Davis School of Medicine students

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.

Students of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
Two UC Davis Health residents working in the hospital

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.

Two UC Davis Health residents working in the hospital
UC Davis Emergency providers receiving training

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.

Awards and Recognitions
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USNWR Best Hospital badge

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.

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US News & World Report best Children’s Hospital badge

Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals

A U.S. News & World Report best children’s hospital in diabetes & endocrinology, nephrology, and orthopedics*. (*Together with Shriners Children’s)

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USNWR best regional hospital badge

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.

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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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USNWR med school research badge

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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USNWR Nursing master's badge

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.

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USNWR diversity badge

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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Magnet designation badge

The nation’s highest nursing honor

UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.

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NCI badge

World-class cancer care

One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.

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HEI LGBTQ badge

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.

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