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News from the School of Medicine
October 12, 2026
UCR Health expands direct access through Blue & Gold
UCR Health is expanding access for UC employees through its direct relationship with Blue & Gold. The expansion gives members the option to choose UCR Health directly for their healthcare rather than accessing UCR Health physicians through outside provider networks.
October 09, 2026
Testing a new approach to treating Fragile X
Grant supports a protein-engineering approach to restore brain function in Fragile X syndrome
October 07, 2026
UC Riverside hosts 2nd annual Latino Physician Consortium
UC Riverside hosted on Oct. 2 the second annual gathering of the UC Latino Physician Consortium, or UCLPC. UCLPC is a network of UC medical schools and health systems that seeks to advance Latino health equity, and support medical education and professional development for Latino medical professionals and students.
Hosted in the UC Riverside School of Medicine Education Building, the event featured workshops, panel talks, and roundtable discussions.
October 07, 2026
School of Medicine recognized for academic excellence, belonging, and community-building
Medical school is recipient of Insight Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award
October 06, 2026
UCR’s Robert Rodriguez delivers James D. Mills Jr. Memorial Lecture
Lecture highlighted emergency departments’ role in reaching underserved patients with preventive care
October 06, 2026
SOM Hosts National Latino Physician Day 2026
Mariachi music filled the air in front of the UC Riverside School of Medicine on Saturday, welcoming hundreds of students, physicians, and community members to the school’s fourth annual National Latino Physician Day celebration.
October 05, 2026
Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care
Stigma-linked social distance discourages care, while a sense of “mattering” may encourage treatment
