Program Overview

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School of Medicine Student Affairs

The University of California, Riverside School of Medicine offers various programs and resources to support students in their academic pursuits.

Programs

The school provides several programs, including:

• Thomas Haider Program at the UCR School of Medicine
• Haider Early Assurance Program
  • EAP Program Requirements
  • EAP Selection Process
• Program in Medical Education (PRIME)

Haider Early Assurance Program

The Haider Early Assurance Program (EAP) is a pathway for mission-fit UC Riverside undergraduate students or recent graduates to enter the Thomas Haider Program. The program guarantees accepted students a seat in an upcoming class at the UCR School of Medicine.

Benefits of the EAP

The benefits of applying through the EAP include:

• Guaranteed seat in the UCR School of Medicine's Thomas Haider Program
• Time to focus on other activities in senior year or gap year
• No requirement to take the MCAT
• No application fee
• Savings on costs associated with applying to multiple medical schools
• Scholarship covering the costs of medical supplies and bag for eligible students

Application Information

• Application Opening Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
• Application Closing Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
• Applicants must demonstrate strong academic ability, significant clinical and volunteer experience, and a commitment to practice medicine in Inland Southern California.

Financial Aid

The school offers various financial aid options, including:

• General Information
• Applying for Financial Aid
• Preparing for Residency
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Scholarships from Outside Agencies for Medical Students
• Emergency Financial Resources
• Scholarships from Outside Agencies for Pathway Students

Student Resources

The school provides several resources to support students, including:

• Student Master Calendar
• Commencement & Hippocratic Oath Ceremony
• COVID-19 Information
• Student Code of Conduct and Honor Code
• SOM Handbook
• Office of Career & Residency Advising
• Office of Student Support & Wellness
  • Campus Health and Wellness Resources
• Student Support Services
• Medical Student Leadership
• Student Interest Groups
• Third Year Compliance & Clinical Onboarding Requirements
• Selectives
• Student Activities
• Forms, Policies and Procedures

Research

The school offers various research opportunities, including:

• About Research at the SOM
• Research Schedule
• MS4 Research Rotations
• QI/QA or Human Subjects Research