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News from the School of Medicine
December 20, 2024
The role of student-run free clinics in developing medical students’ leadership abilities
Perspective article focuses on the Coachella Valley Free Clinic
December 17, 2024
CHC Names its 2024 Community Medicine and Population Health Mini-Grant Awardees
This week, the UCR School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) announced the recipients of its 2024 Community Medicine and Population Health Mini-Grants Program. Third-year medical student Zayan Musa and third-year developmental psychology PhD student Chelsea McElwee will receive funding for their projects to establish a breast milk depot and hold mental health workshops, respectively.
December 12, 2024
Too much to do, too little time: How to reduce holiday stress
Dr. Peter Ureste at UC Riverside Health offers suggestions on coping with holiday stress
December 06, 2024
The Little-Known Office at the Center of the UCR SOM
Faculty at the UCR SOM are often hesitant to pursue a promotion out of concern that they’re not ready. Fortunately, the SOM’s Office of Academic Affairs is there to guide them through the review process and any others they will encounter as faculty.
December 04, 2024
UCR SOM Presents 2024 Faculty Achievement Awards
The UCR School of Medicine presented the 2024 UCR SOM Faculty Achievement Awards during its quarterly Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, December 3. The awards covered categories including teacher of the year, mentor of the year, research achievements, clinical faculty awards, and more.
November 20, 2024
Clinical psychologist presented with lifetime achievement award
Thomas E. Brown is an expert on ADHD
November 19, 2024
Building Careers in Community Health
Growing up in Moreno Valley, Carla Urmeneta witnessed local health issues like poor air quality in her hometown. After earning her MBA in healthcare administration and management from Cal Baptist University, she was accepted into the UCR School of Medicine’s Administrative Fellowship program, allowing her to learn more about regional health challenges while working with her home community to address them.
November 14, 2024
UCRSOM Opens Applications for Family Medicine Residency
The UC Riverside School of Medicine's new Family Medicine Residency Program is accepting applications for the first class of eight residents, which will begin July 1, 2025.