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SOM News
August 07, 2026
UCR SOM White Coat Ceremony Welcomes the Class of 2030
The UC Riverside School of Medicine Class of 2030 took their next step toward becoming doctors on Friday during the White Coat Ceremony. The annual event, which symbolizes incoming students’ entry into the medical profession, saw 96 new medical students and five PhD candidates in biomedical sciences receive their first white coats. The 2026 ceremony was held on Friday, August 7 at the Student Recreation Center on the UC Riverside campus.
August 07, 2026
Breastfeeding awareness: Separating facts from myths
UCR Health’s Dr. Brenda Ross-Shelton discusses the benefits of breastfeeding, challenges parents face, and the importance of support
August 06, 2026
UCR pediatrician helps improve newborn jaundice care
National quality improvement project supports updated treatment guidelines and reduces unnecessary phototherapy
July 20, 2026
Undergraduate Research Across Pathways and Disciplines at the UCR School of Medicine
Step into a research lab at the UC Riverside School of Medicine, and it’s common to find faculty members, graduate students, and medical students working together to improve patient care and strengthen the health of communities in the Inland Empire and beyond.
But they’re not the only ones making an impact.
Undergraduate students play an active role in research across the SOM, gaining firsthand technical experience, developing problem-solving skills, and exploring future careers as they work alongside experienced research mentors in both the lab and the community.
