Academic Programs at the UCR School of Medicine
News from the School of Medicine
September 16, 2026
Breathing new life into respiratory care
Federally funded research could alleviate suffering in ICU and COPD patients
September 04, 2026
Grant supports evaluation of California’s traditional health care practices benefit
Project evaluates California’s Medicaid reimbursement for traditional healing
August 25, 2026
McGowan Named Associate Dean for Clinical Medical Education
Esther Caroline McGowan, MD, MS, has been appointed associate dean for clinical medical education at the UC Riverside School of Medicine. She will begin in the position on September 1, 2026.
August 24, 2026
NIH grant will advance study of the primary cilium
Five-year award will investigate how the tiny cellular structure shapes protein production, energy use, and brain development
August 24, 2026
Jhawar Named Associate Dean for Clinical Skills Education and Innovation
Rosanna Jhawar, MD, has been appointed associate dean for clinical skills education and innovation at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, effective August 1, 2026.
August 21, 2026
Study suggests new antibody therapy for tick-borne disease
Finding could open new path toward treatments for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
August 20, 2026
UCR MPH Capstones Make a Difference in the Community
Most master’s programs have a thesis or capstone project showcasing tools and knowledge that students gained during the program. The final project for the UC Riverside School of Medicine’s new Master of Public Health (MPH) program, however, takes it one step further.
