The Program in Nursing Science, established in 2005, plans to develop undergraduate and graduate programs that will provide academic and professional education in the discipline of nursing. Nursing is interdisciplinary and collaborative in its art and its science. The body of knowledge that comprises nursing science includes application of principles from the biological, social, behavioral, and biomedical sciences. The programs will prepare graduates for basic clinical and advanced practice roles as well as for educational, administrative, and research positions across the health care delivery system and for faculty positions in academic institutions. Nursing Science research is formulated within an expanded view of health that includes health promotion, restoration, and rehabilitation. This program will promote outstanding research within the Nursing Science subspecialties as well as related areas of interest of faculty. Proposals for undergraduate and graduate programs are currently under development. Interested students should contact the Program in Nursing Science for up-to-date information; e-mail: jsdejohn@uci.edu.

PROGRAM IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

The Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, established in 2003, plans to develop a curriculum focusing on the strengths required to prepare students for professional positions in the pharmaceutical production, control, and development sectors of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry or for graduate studies in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, medicine, and pharmacy. Collaborative interdisciplinary research will be supported by joint faculty appointments shared with other UCI departments. Information about the undergraduate program follows. A proposal for a graduate program is currently under development. Interested students should contact the Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences for up-to-date information; e-mail: jsdejohn@uci.edu.

Undergraduate Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The B.S. degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences trains students in a multidisciplinary approach so that they can contribute to the advancement of new pharmaceutical technologies such as accelerated chemical synthesis, molecular-based assays using cloned enzymes and cloned metabolizing enzymes, combinatorial chemistry, in vitro biopharmaceutical techniques, and gene therapies. Pharmaceutical scientists are rapidly changing the field of drug discovery and development. The graduates of this program may seek employment in public and private sectors or choose to pursue graduate degrees such as a Ph.D., M.D., or Pharm.D.

NOTE: The School of Biological Sciences Student Affairs Office (949-824-5318) is coordinating the undergraduate affairs activities for the Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. For detailed information about degree requirements, see the School of Biological Sciences section of the Catalogue.

PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HEALTH

The Program in Public Health, established in 2003, plans to develop core strengths in essential areas of the field, including health services and clinical policy research, biostatistics and quantitative/qualitative methods, clinical sciences, epidemiology, behavior/interdisciplinary sciences, and environmental sciences. Collaborative interdisciplinary research will be supported by joint faculty appointments shared with other UCI departments. Information about the undergraduate program follows. A proposal for a graduate program is currently under development. Interested students should contact the Program in Public Health for up-to-date information; e-mail: jsdejohn@uci.edu.

Undergraduate Majors in Public Health

The B.S. in Public Health Sciences and the B.A. in Public Health Policy degree programs train students in multidisciplinary approaches to public health practice and research. The degrees explore both quantitative and qualitative aspects of public health at all levels of analysis. Graduates will advance, through selective employment or further education, to become the new generation of public health professionals prepared to face the emerging challenges to human health from a population perspective.

Students who are interested in pursuing a premedical program should note that additional courses will be needed beyond the requirements of the public health degrees to fulfill requirements for medical school.

Students admitted to the public health program are expected to formally declare either the B.S. or B.A. degree as early as possible, but no later than the end of the sophomore year of study. Changing from one degree program to the other is possible, but will require completion of the required lower- and upper-division courses specified for each program. It is also possible for a student to enroll in both the B.S. and B.A. degree programs (double major), provided the student completes all the requirements for each degree.

NOTE: The School of Social Ecology Student Services Office (949-824-6861; http://www.seweb.uci.edu/students/undergrad/) is coordinating the undergraduate affairs activities for the Program in Public Health. For detailed information about degree requirements, see the School of Social Ecology section of the Catalogue.

Thomas C. Cesario, M.D., Dean
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Admissions and Outreach: (949) 824-5388
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Overview

The UCI School of Medicine became part of the University of California in 1965. Prior to this time it was known as the California College of Medicine which traces its roots to a private institution founded in 1896.

Mission Statement

The UCI School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of medicine for the benefit of society. This mission is achieved through programs of excellence in:

Education: The School of Medicine is committed to provide educational programs of the highest quality to medical students, M.D./Ph.D. and M.D./M.B.A. students, residents, fellows, allied health, graduate academic students, practicing physicians and other health care professionals. Educational programs are offered along the continuum of medical education with programs in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. These programs emphasize the most current knowledge in the health sciences and reflect the changing practice of medicine. Further, the School of Medicine's educational programs are designed to stimulate life-long self-learning and critical inquiry and to exemplify those human values necessary to fulfill the professional commitments of a career in the health sciences.

Research: Excellence in research is an essential feature of the School of Medicine. Therefore, the School is committed to develop and maintain research programs in the health sciences which seek to advance basic scientific knowledge and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human illness.

Clinical Care: Recognizing its responsibility to meet the educational needs of students and the diverse needs of the patient community, the School of Medicine is committed to programs of clinical excellence across the spectrum of patient care disciplines.

Service to the Public: As a publicly assisted institution, the School of Medicine is committed to serve the community as a vital resource of expertise and knowledge. The School further serves the public through the training of health professionals whose backgrounds reflect California's ethnic and cultural diversity and whose professional careers address California's health care needs.

Health Sciences Complex

The Health Sciences Complex is a 121-acre site that houses UCI's medical school facilities. Twenty-nine acres have been developed to provide space for teaching, research, and patient care as well as offices for departmental administration.

The School's basic science instructional programs are located in modern, well-equipped, medical sciences buildings. These units provide space for first- and second-year classes, lecture halls (including the Dr. S. Jerome and Judith D. Tamkin Student Lecture Hall), offices and laboratories for various basic and clinical departments, and a student center. Other buildings house the School's administration, laboratories, and student center.

In addition, the 40,000-square-foot Plumwood House is devoted to basic research in the fields of neurological disorders, diagnostic systems and reagents, and industrial bioreactors. In this facility, faculty from the Department of Biological Chemistry share laboratory space with corporate researchers.

Outpatient services are available on campus through the Louis A. and Helen C. Gottschalk Medical Plaza and the Beckman Laser Institute. The Plaza capitalizes upon the broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic programs of the School as well as the extensive clinical expertise of the faculty. The facility offers primary care and specialty services including: obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and neurology. Special programs in diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases also are available. The Plaza also houses the Lon V. Smith Eye Clinic, which offers the latest in diagnostic health care for eye diseases, including computerized refraction analysis, glaucoma diagnosis, and ultrasound analysis of eye disorders. In addition, the Plaza is home to the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine Clinic, where acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine complements traditional Western health care procedures.

Housing one of the world's leading programs in medical laser technology, the UCI Beckman Laser Institute offers state-of-the-art treatment for cancer and dermatological conditions. The Institute specializes in the development and application of laser and other optical technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER

UCI's Biomedical Research Center (BRC) is a landmark public-private collaboration between UCI and businesses involved in biomedical, biotechnological, and health care services. The Center will enable UCI researchers and participating companies to work alongside one another, combining basic science, clinical study, and product development to find new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The William J. Gillespie Neuroscience Research Facility, the first of several BRC buildings, is the home of a core group of prominent scientists investigating the causes and cures for neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and spinal cord injury. The second building is the Robert R. Sprague Family Foundation Hall, where scientists work to reveal the role of genetics in cancer treatment and prevention. The third building, the Dottie and George Hewitt Research Hall, is home to a state-of-the-art General Clinical Research Center and internationally recognized investigators studying infectious diseases, molecular medicine, immunology, and complementary and alternative medicine.

CHAO FAMILY COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated facility in Orange County and one of only 39 such centers in the country. Overall, more than 100 faculty members at the Cancer Center are involved in several major research programs, encompassing everything from basic research that looks at how cancer cells grow to bone marrow transplantation. Located at UCI Medical Center in Orange, the 56,000-square-foot facility provides an ideal setting for the practice of all the basic and clinical subspecialties involved in adult and pediatric oncology, including the application of the latest techniques for diagnosis and management of patients with cancer.

J. EDWARD BERK HALL MEDICAL EDUCATION CENTER

The School of Medicine opened a Student Training Center in J. Edward Berk Hall. Offering state-of-the-art training, the center was developed to teach and assess the clinical skills of medical students, residents, M.D.s, and other health care professionals in an environment that simulates an actual clinical setting. Participants are monitored and videotaped to evaluate their clinical performance related to obtaining a medical history, conducting an appropriate physical examination, and developing treatment management plans. All clinical practice examinations (CPX) and other clinical assessments are also done here.