Program Overview

University of California, Riverside School of Medicine

The University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is a community-based medical school for the 21st century.

Education

The School of Medicine offers various degree programs, including:

• Undergraduate Medical Education (MD)
• Longitudinal Ambulatory Care Experience (LACE)
• Core Competencies & Educational Program Objectives
• Designated Emphasis Programs
• Program in Medical Education (PRIME)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences
• Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences
• MD/PhD Combined Degree
• MD/MPP Concurrent Degree Program

Research

The School of Medicine has various research areas, including:

• Biomedical Sciences Research Overview
• Research Cores
• Sponsored Research & Programs
• SOM Research Centers
• UCR Research Impact
• Research Opportunities for Medical Students
• Thomas & Salma Haider Biomedical Breakthrough Lecture

Employment

The School of Medicine offers various employment opportunities, including:

• Faculty & Academic
• Community-Based Clinical Faculty
• Staff
• Administrative Fellowships
• Administrative Internships
• UCR Health Clinical & Administrative Program (CAP)

UCR Health Clinical & Administrative Program (CAP)

The UCR Health Clinical & Administrative Program is an internship for pre-health students looking for a combination of clinical and administrative experience.

Mission

The mission of the program is to educate interns to embrace healthcare through a holistic lens and prepare aspiring healthcare professionals to be well-versed in both the clinical and administrative aspects of healthcare.

Application Cycle

The application cycle for the academic year is closed, but a new cycle opens every spring quarter for the following year's cohort.

Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Be full-time UCR undergraduate students
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have a strong interest in pursuing a career in healthcare

Benefits

The program offers various benefits, including:

• Networking with healthcare professionals
• Clinical & patient exposure
• Professional growth & career development
• UCR SOM Pathway Affiliate Program
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records
• Shadowing program with UCR Health

Departments

Interns will assist the UCR Health staff in various departments, including:

Clinical Departments

• Multispecialty Clinic - Citrus Tower
• Women's Health Clinic - Silver Oaks
• Quality Outcomes - Citrus Tower

Administrative Departments

• Marketing - UC Path
• Chief Medical Officer
• Finance and Administration
• Strategic Planning and Project Management
• Writing and Content Editing

Medical Education

• Standardized Patients
• Sim Lab - UCR SOM
• Medical Student Wellness - UCR SOM
• Academic Success - UCR SOM
• Medical Student Life - UCR SOM
• Residency Development Specialist UCR SOM
• DEI - UCR SOM
• Ambulatory Services
• Academic Affairs Analysis
• Performance Excellence

Responsibilities and Requirements

Commitment

Interns must commit to a minimum of six hours per week from June 2025 to June 2026 and have reliable transportation to the clinical & administrative offices.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the program's requirements, including being full-time UCR undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a strong interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.

Benefits

The program offers various benefits, including networking with healthcare professionals, clinical & patient exposure, professional growth & career development, and experience with EPIC electronic medical records.