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SOM News

September 04, 2025
Prothrow-Stith, Panel Discussion Highlight Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science
The UCR School of Medicine on Wednesday hosted the 2025 Celebration of Women in Medicine and Science, an annual event that recognizes women's advancements in those fields. This year's event featured Deborah Prothrow-Stith, MD, dean of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine and founding dean of its new MD degree program, as the keynote speaker.

September 04, 2025
As Congress debates next year’s federal budget, join UC in speaking up for science
The University of California is launching Speak Up for Science. This growing movement of citizens, students and scientists is mobilizing to send a resounding message to America’s elected leaders: Cutting federal science spending will hurt every American.

August 28, 2025
Helping Young Patients and Students Thrive: Lisa Fortuna, MD
For Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH, MDiv, a love of working with children and helping them transition successfully to adulthood initially drew her to specialize in pediatrics. Yet she soon noticed that young people were at a particularly critical stage of their lives regarding their mental health.

August 14, 2025
UCR Health Welcomes New Chief Strategy Officer CJ Lee
When CJ Lee, chief strategy officer for UC Riverside Health, decided to attend UCR for his bachelor’s degree decades ago, he didn’t realize the decision would shape his entire career in healthcare. With his choice at that time between UC Berkeley and UCR for business school, the Northern California native chose Riverside for a change of scenery--and has been in the Inland Empire ever since.
Upcoming SOM Events on UCR Campus Calendar
Upcoming Major SOM Events
Listed below are major upcoming events in the School of Medicine. This list is provided for scheduling and reference purposes. A comprehensive calendar of classes and events is available here.