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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A Match Made in—and for—California
At Match Day ceremonies across California, hundreds of UC medical students gathered with family, friends and mentors—counting down the final moments before opening the signature envelope that would reveal where they will spend the next phase of their training. More than 740 UC medical students matched into residency programs, nearly three-quarters of whom will continue their training in California, helping address the state’s physician workforce needs.
How putting pharmacists at the center is benefiting patients
Pharmacists are crucial members of the care team, helping bring clarity, coordination and continuity to what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process. Read how the UC Population Health Pharmacy Initiative is focusing on three strategies that are to improving patient experience and reducing care fragmentation.
WATCH: From the Valley, for the Valley – Dr. Atwal’s UC PRIME journey
Dr. Atwal, a San Joaquin Valley PRIME alum and now a UCSF Fresno faculty member, reflects on how her UC PRIME education shaped her path in health care. “Being a doctor wasn’t just about me,” she shares. “I always wanted to return to the Valley. Being in the PRIME program gave me the opportunity to be part of the safety net of health care here.”
UC 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.
Improving lives through health professional training, care delivery and research
Through a comprehensive network of 21 health professional schools, 6 academic health centers and ground-breaking medical research, UC addresses health care needs of Californians and delivers impacts for the nation and the world, including $5.9 billion in in community engagement investments and uncompensated care.
