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Current Medical Students
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News from the School of Medicine

The 2025 cohort of mentors and mentees.
SOM Mentorship Program Concludes Its 2025 Cohort, Looks to 2026
The UCR School of Medicine's Mentorship Program wrapped up its 2025 cohort with an end of year luncheon on Dec. 3, 2025. The mentorship program was created in 2024 and is held during the calendar year, serving as a cornerstone for staff development and professional growth, by providing employees with an opportunity to learn from SOM leadership and discover new possibilities for their careers.
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Community-engaged Research at the UCR SOM
As a community-based medical school, the UC Riverside School of Medicine focuses not just on training future physicians but on collaborating with community members to improve health in the area. This effort extends to practicing community-engaged research, an approach in which investigators and community members work together to identify relevant research topics and conduct projects in their community.
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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.
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Women's Health Fair volunteers
Women’s Health Fair in downtown Riverside draws large crowds
Run by the Riverside Free Clinic, fair highlighted topics on women’s health
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Santa on the train in a past year - courtesy of Metrolink
UCR Health Sponsoring Metrolink Holiday Express
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Mammals
New clues to why some animals live longer
RNA “editing” process offers an explanation
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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
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Mother and daughter harvesting the land
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
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