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University of California Health

Improving Health Care for all Californians

From California, for Californians

We educate the next generation of health care professionals, deliver world-class care and create research breakthroughs to benefit all Californians. We serve as a model for the nation and the world in health care.

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How UC PRIME is training doctors for California’s communities

UC Programs in Medical Education (UC PRIME) is an innovative training curriculum, focusing on addressing health care workforce shortages and meeting the needs of California’s communities. The program, which began at UC Irvine in 2004, has since grown to 10 programs across 8 campuses, including the six UC schools of medicine.

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UC academic health centers are nationally recognized for high-quality patient care

The University of California’s academic health centers have once again been honored for their commitment to delivering quality inpatient and outpatient care.

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UC Health opens doors to economic mobility and healthier communities for Californians

From high school graduates finding their first foothold in health care professions to longtime employees advancing into higher-paying careers, UC’s academic health centers are helping Californians access opportunity and create lasting change.