University of California, Riverside / UCR Health

The UCR SOM became operational in 2013 as the first public MD-granting medical school to open in California in 40 years with a specific mission to train a diverse physician workforce to serve Inland Southern California and to deliver programs in clinical care and research that address the needs of this medically underserved region. As the only community-based SOM in the UC system, it does not own or operate a hospital, nor does it have a single, primary hospital affiliate partner. Instead, the UCR SOM has affiliation agreements with many hospitals and providers to support clinical training.

Founded in 2016, UCR Health is the clinical enterprise, designed to improve the health of the people through innovative health care delivery programs that provide the right care. As an extension of UCR SOM, UCR Health commits to training the next generation of physicians who pioneer patient-centered care and research. UCR Health is comprised of a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of individuals and their families.