A Community-Based Medical School for the 21st Century
The UC Riverside School of Medicine presented its annual Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards at a dinner on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the UCR Alumni and Visitors Center. Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education Pablo Joo, MD, was the host of the event. Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and...
Clinical research is a key component of academic medicine, but it can be challenging for early-career physicians to find the time and resources to conduct that work. A new program at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, funded by a $550,000 grant from the University of California Office of the...
For the second consecutive year, UCR Health is a presenting healthcare sponsor for the Metrolink Holiday Express experiences in San Bernardino and Riverside on Sunday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 20, respectively. The Metrolink Holiday Express is an interactive holiday event featuring music, treats, and crafts, followed by a scenic...
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. “Even though it's...
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...
UCR Health announced on Tuesday, June 3, a major expansion of its clinical footprint, with a signed letter of intent targeting an initial 21 acres in Riverside at the intersection of Valley Springs Parkway and Gateway Drive. The vision for the site will include an outpatient diagnostic center and possible...
With a population of 4.8 million people, Inland Southern California’s population increased approximately 10% from 2010-2020 — a growth that presents significant challenges and opportunities for the future of healthcare. As a healthcare community, we need to evolve to meet those challenges. Riverside County is currently facing a perfect storm...
