The School of Medicine

Medical Student Affairs 1682A School of Medicine Education Building

• (951) 827-7353; fax: (951) 827-5504

somsa.ucr.edu; medschool.ucr.edu

Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences 1212 Webber Hall

• (951) 827-4540; biomed.ucr.edu/our-degree-programs

The mission of the UCR School of Medicine is to improve the health of the people of California and, especially, to serve inland Southern Cali- fornia by training a diverse workforce of physicians and by developing innovative research and health care delivery programs that will im- prove the health of the medically underserved in the region and become models to be emulated throughout the state and nation.

The UCR School of Medicine was created to address the physician workforce needs in inland Southern California and to improve the health of people living in the region. The school’s community-based model provides medical students with clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings with diverse patient populations.

The M.D. curriculum offers a program that trains physicians who will be more attuned to the needs of increasingly diverse and underserved patient populations, with emphasis on culturally competent medical care. The Thomas Haider Program at the UCR School of Medicine maintains a unique pathway into medical school for UCR students, with up to 24 seats filled by students who attend UCR for at least six consecutive quarters and complete their bachelor’s degree at UCR. somsa.ucr.edu/haider-program

Together with affiliated medical centers in the community, the school is building a range of residency and fellowship training programs to provide the post-M.D. education required for physicians to become fully independent, licensed and board certified. gme.ucr.edu

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences is an interdisciplinary translational research program that incorporates a medical school curriculum with basic science training. Our students become independent research scientists with skills that allow them to bridge the wide gulfs that exist between clinical medicine and basic science research.

The training leads to a Ph.D., combined M.D./Ph.D., or M.S. degree. Students have the opportunity to work with more than 60 faculty members from across the campus conducting interdisciplinary research at the forefront of more than a dozen different fields, including including neuroscience, bioengineering, immunology and molecular endocrinology. biomed.ucr.edu/our-degree-programs

Biomedical sciences faculty in the school have robust research programs in such areas as neurodevelopmental, neuroinflammatory and neurodegen- erative disorders, traumatic brain injury, parasitic infections, intestinal bowel disease, metabolic and neuroendocrine control of fertility, tumor cell biology, vaccine development, and immune responses to viral infec- tions. This outstanding base is being expanded with additional faculty in the biomedical sciences and clinical sciences with the goals of estab- lishing new translational/clinical research programs and building research expertise in population-based health outcomes, prevention and wellness, health services and health disparities.

The BREATHE Center at the UCR School of Medicine is a multidisciplinary collaborative for studies Bridging Regional Ecology, Aerosolized Toxins, and Health Effects. Research efforts among the collaborative include regional climate modeling, culture and policy studies on air quality and health, environmental justice and health disparities, and the health impacts of aerosolized particles including dusts, soil microbes, allergenic pollens from invasive species, and pollutants. breathe.ucr.edu The Center for Glial-Neuronal Interactions (CGNI) in UCR’s School of Medicine brings together researchers with very diverse expertise to foster innovative and collaborative research on problems of brain and spinal cord health and disease. Together, faculty, fellows and students seek to define molecular mechanisms required for optimal brain and spinal cord function as well as for prevention and therapeutic intervention of neurodevelopmental, neurologic and neurodegenerative diseases. Ongoing research includes programs on Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive disorders, epilepsy, stroke, glioblas- toma, infections of the brain, multiple sclerosis, neuroinflammatory disorders, phantom limb syndrome, substance abuse and traumatic brain injury. cgni.ucr.edu

The Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) serves to use innovative community-based research and to promote the health of communities in Inland Southern California. CHC is building bridges with community groups and interdisciplinary health-field faculty to promote the health of the culturally and economically diverse population surrounding UCR, particularly the medically underserved. healthycommunities.ucr.edu

The Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine provides a forum to accelerate and enhance collaboration among faculty whose re- search is devoted to the translation of basic sciences into potential therapeutics, medical devices or diagnostics. With this initiative, UC Riverside and the School of Medicine commit to devoting resources to assist in the development of novel treatments. The translation of basic lab- oratory discoveries into potential therapies, however, requires a multitude of efforts and expertise that no individual laboratory or funding source can, in isolation, fulfill. Potentially effective therapeutic strategies often never reach the patients due to the lack of proper support necessary to channel basic laboratory pre-clinical studies through the complex and rigorous testing of experimental therapeutics. It is envisioned that the Center would either directly support or catalyze funding initiatives to ad- vance the most promising innovative targeting approaches and agents into early stage clinical experimental therapeutics, therefore actively assisting in the first steps toward their development. molmed.ucr.edu

Center for RNA Biology and Medicine The Center for RNA Biology and Medicine is a research center sponsored by UC Riverside and founded by Professor Sika Zheng of the UCR School of Medicine Division of Biomedical Sciences.

The center cultivates a vibrant, dynamic research environment that amplifies UCR’s deep and unique strengths in RNA research, and interfaces scientific discovery with medical and industrial applications. The center lays a fluid, forward-facing pipeline from basic to clinical RNA research at UCR and bolster UCR’s worldwide engagement and visibility.

Key areas of current research include the elucidation of RNA biogenesis, RNA processing and modifications, RNA coding of phenotypic variability, and establishing the role of RNA in disease and the exploration of RNA-based-and RNA-targeted therapies. rna.ucr.edu

The School of Medicine has expanded its student pipeline programs that together provide a continuum of student enrichment and academic support activities for students from the middle school level to postbac- calaureate level. Specific programs include Medical Leaders of Tomorrow, Future Physician Leaders, Health Sciences Partnership, Community College Outreach, FastStart, Medical Scholars Program, and the Premedical Postbaccalaureate Program. medschool.ucr.edu/pipeline_programs.html The Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC), a unit of Undergraduate Education, is a resource available to all UCR undergraduate students and alumni interested in careers in the health professions, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veter- inary medicine and public health. Professional staff and peer mentors are available to guide students in planning pre-health professions coursework, gaining health-related experiences and completing service work. A variety of workshops on such topics as the application process and personal statement writing are also offered. se.ucr.edu/hpac/overview

In addition to the School of Medicine Research Building and School of Medicine Education Building, the school’s faculty, students and staff carry out their educational, research and administrative functions in the Multidisciplinary Research Building, Webber Hall, Pierce Hall and in several clinical locations within Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The new School of Medicine Education II Building is scheduled to open in fall 2023.

The School of Medicine’s Pathway Programs provide a continuum of student enrichment and academic support activities for students from the middle school level to postbaccalaureate level. The 10 programs can stand alone or build upon one another throughout their academic career, assist in recruiting, advising and mentoring these future health professionals. The programs are overseen by or coordinated with the Pathway Programs Office at the UCR School of Medicine. pathwayprograms.ucr.edu

Master of Public Policy (MPP) The MPP program is a full-time, two-year program designed to train a new generation of forward-thinking public policy leaders equipped to address complex and interrelated challenges.

The program focuses on the intersection of social and environmental policy and will prepare students for various careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

To be considered for admission, applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last two years of coursework. Applicants must upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts, a resume, two personal statements, and the contact information for three recommenders.

While there are no required courses to be considered for admission, students are strongly encouraged to have completed a course in Statistics, Economics, and Political Science. For additional information on admission requirements and important dates and deadlines, please visit mpp.ucr.edu.

The program is designed around 12 core courses six elective courses offered in the policy areas addressing health, education, environmental, urban, and social justice.

BA/MPP Program The BA/MPP program will allow students to obtain both BA and MPP degrees through an integrated, five-year plan of study. This program prepares students for professional careers as well as for pursuing subsequent doctoral degrees in relevant disciplines.

Qualified students will be invited to apply for the program in the spring quarter of their junior year. While completing the curriculum for the Bachelor’s degree in their senior year, students in the program will also begin the curriculum for the MPP degree. Students will stay for a fifth year and graduate with both their BA and MPP degrees.

For more information, please email bamppdegree@ucr.edu.

MD/MPP Program Students interested in the concurrent degree program have already been admitted to the School of Medicine (SOM). Students will spend the first three years at the SOM. After admission to the program, students will spend a full academic year at the SPP. After completion of MPP coursework, students will finish their last year of medical school and apply for residency. During the 4th year of medical school (5th and final year of the concurrent degree program), students in the concurrent degree program will work on their health policy capstone project.

For more information, please email mpp@ucr.edu. 4133 CHASS Interdisciplinary South

• (951) 827-5563;

spp@ucr.edu; spp.ucr.edu

The mission of the UCR School of Public Policy is to train a new generation of forward-thinking public policy leaders equipped to address the complex, interrelated challenges of poverty, disease, illiteracy, climate change, energy security, pollution and more. Their training will be informed by a diverse, interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes evidence-based policy research as well as cross-learning from both international and domestic problem-solving experiences, and a rich internship program that emphasizes experiential learning.

UCR is only the third UC to have a School of Public Policy and the first in the ten-campus UC system to offer an undergraduate degree in public policy. It is also the only major research university in the Inland Southern California region to offer a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program. The UCR School of Public Policy is distinctive in its focus on addressing the big policy challenges facing California and, in particular, the Inland Region. Our “Solutions for the Region, Solutions for the World” approach places an emphasis on applying policy lessons learnt from other parts of the nation and the world to solving California’s problems. The School of Public Policy brings together the national and international strengths of policy faculty from across the disciplines at UCR to create an exceptional educational experience for our students.

Founded by former Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge, the school has an internship program which partners with local and regional public agencies to provide students with first-rate internship experiences. The program prepares a generation of interns to become tomorrow’s policy leaders. SECTION START

The credit value of each course in quarter units is indicated for each term by a number following the title. The Schedule of Classes, at registrationssb.ucr.edu, published several weeks before each term commences, lists the courses that will actually be offered for that term, along with their class hours and locations.

The class type, such as lecture or laboratory, and number of hours per week are listed in the first line of the description.

The letters “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D” are used with the course numbers to indicate sequential order; they do not necessarily indicate that an earlier quarter in the sequence is a prerequisite to the later quarters; the prerequisites (if any) of a given course are stated in the description of that course. The letter designation “E-Z” immediately following a course number — for example, HIST 191 (E-Z) — indicates different topics offered under a general title; no specific instance of such a course, for example, HIST 191E, HIST 191F, or HIST 191G, may be repeated for credit unless otherwise indicated in the course description. The letters “E” through “Z” have no sequential implications. The let- ters “H”, “L”, or “P” immediately following a course number usually have special designations: “H” for an honors course, “L” for a laboratory course (usually in the sciences), and “P” for a proseminar. A grade is assigned by the instructor at the end of each term, and credit is granted for each term, except as otherwise noted. Courses are numbered as follows:

• 1. Lower-division: 001–099; generally recommended for freshmen and

sophomores.

• 2. Upper-division: 100–199; normally open only to students who have

completed at least one lower-division course in the subject, or six quarters/four semesters of college work. Credit in special studies courses for undergraduates is limited to 5 units per quarter.

• 3. Graduate: 200-299; normally open only to students who have completed

at least 18 upper-division quarter units basic to the subject matter of the course.

The admission of undergraduates to graduate courses is limited to upper- division students who have an overall scholarship average not lower than “B”; these limits are imposed by the rules of the Graduate Division. However, graduate courses completed before attaining the baccalaureate will not be accepted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the credential or minimum requirements in the 200 series for the master’s degree, except for undergraduate students who have received approval for backdating their graduate status to cover the session during which such courses were taken. See the Backdating Units section under Policies and Regulations.

• 4. Professional courses for teaching credential candidates: 300–399.

• 5. Other professional courses: 400–499.

ARBC Arabic Language ARLC Arabic Literatures and Culture AHS Art History ANTH Anthropology AMMP Archive, Museum, Manuscript, and Print Designated Emphasis ART Art AST Asian Studies BSWT Basic Writing BCH Biochemistry BIEN Bioengineering BIOL Biology BLCN Conservation Biology BMSC Biomedical Sciences BPHY Biophysics BPSC Botany and Plant Sciences BUAS Business Administration Actuarial Science BUS Business Administration CAH Cahuilla CBNS Cell Biology and Neuroscience CMDB Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology CHFY CHASS F1rst Year CEE Chemical and Environmental Engineering CEN Computer Engineering CHE Chemical Engineering CHEM Chemistry CHN Chinese CLA Classical Studies CMDB Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology COMP Comparative (Student-designed) CPAC Comparative Ancient Civilizations CPLT Comparative Literature and Languages CS Computer Science and Engineering CRWT Creative Writing DNCE Dance DTSE Data Science ERSC Earth Sciences ECON Economics EDUC Education ESHD Education, Society, and Human Development EE Electrical Engineering ENGL English ENGR Engineering ENSC Environmental Sciences ENTM Entomology ENTX Environmental Toxicology ENVE Environmental Engineering ETST Ethnic Studies EUR European Culture EEOB Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology FIL Filipino FREN Languages and Literatures/French GBST Global Studies GCEC Global Climate and Environmental Change GDIV Graduate Division GEN Genetics GEO Geosciences GSST Gender and Sexuality Studies GRK Greek HASS Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences HISA History of the Americas HISE History of Europe HIST History HNPG Honors Program ITAL Italian JPN Japanese KOR Korean LABR Labor Studies LATN Latin LNST Latin American Studies LWSO Law and Society LNCR Learning Center LGBS Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, and Transgender Studies LBST Liberal Studies LING Linguistics LTLG Literatures and Languages MATH Mathematics MCBL Microbiology MDCL Medicine (School of) ME Mechanical Engineering MCS Media and Cultural Studies MGT Management MHHS Medical and Health Humanities Studies MSE Materials Science and Engineering MEIS Middle East and Islamic Studies MUS Music NASC Natural and Agricultural Sciences NEM Nematology NRSC Neuroscience PCST Peace and Conflicts Studies PHIL Philosophy PHYS Physics PLPA Plant Pathology PLBL Plant Biology PORT Portuguese POSC Political Science PSYC Psychology PBPL Public Policy RLST Religious Studies RUSN Russian Studies SOC Sociology SFCS Speculative Fiction and Cultures of Science SEAS Southeast Asian Studies SPN Spanish STAT Statistics SUST Sustainability Studies TFDP Theatre, Film and Digital Production UCDC UCR Washington Academic Internship Program URST Urban Studies VNM Vietnamese WRLT World Literature