From Shortage to Solution: The Story Behind UCR’s School of Medicine

What happens when a community desperately needs more doctors — and answers with bold action?

UC Riverside and the Inland Empire faced a growing healthcare crisis: too many people, not enough physicians. The solution? Build the first new medical school west of the Mississippi in more than 40 years.

Today, the UCR School of Medicine is training the next generation of doctors who are committed to serving the communities they call home. Through innovation, compassion, and a mission to care for the underserved, UCR is transforming healthcare — one future physician at a time.

💙 Watch how bold hearts and brilliant minds are changing lives.

00:00 UCR history
00:35 Community in need
00:49 UCR medical school established
01:04 School of Medicine growth
01:31 School of Medicine dean school impact
02:00 Future of School of Medicine
02:27 Ways to support School of Medicine
03:00 School of Medicine Mission
03:32 Mission Award Scholarship
04:20 Making a difference

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