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News from the School of Medicine
December 03, 2025
UCR SOM Residency Now Underway at BVCHD
<em>This article was originally published on the Bear Valley Community Healthcare District website.</em>
In a first-of-its kind program at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD), residents from the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine will have the opportunity to fulfill their emergency medicine residency rotation requirement at BVCHD.
November 25, 2025
Women’s Health Fair in downtown Riverside draws large crowds
Run by the Riverside Free Clinic, fair highlighted topics on women’s health
November 24, 2025
New clues to why some animals live longer
RNA “editing” process offers an explanation
November 21, 2025
A fast, lasting defense against a deadly virus
Scientists create a vaccine that shields against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever within days and protects for over a year
November 20, 2025
Community program boosts diet, fitness, and disease prevention for rural Latino families
UCR-led study found the Spanish-language program improves health habits in rural communities
November 19, 2025
Professor honored with Nancy Chick Article of the Year Award
Award reflects Rosemary Tyrrell’s contributions to advancing teaching and learning in medical education and beyond
November 19, 2025
Professor named 2025 Hastings Center Fellow
Brandon Brown is the first recipient of the honor at UCR