School Stats at a Glance
UC Davis School of Medicine continues to be a national leader in training talented, diverse physician leaders and trailblazing new research frontiers.
Record-high $401 Million
External research funding for fiscal year 2022-23 for the School of Medicine
Ranked 33rd in NIH funding
Among the nation’s leading medical schools for National Institutes of Health funding, as ranked by Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
70% Disadvantaged
The percent of Class of 2027 students with economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Diversity Award
Among the nation’s top medical schools for our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Nearly 40% First Gen
The percent of students in the Class of 2027 that are the first in their families to attend college
99.3% Match Rate
The residency match rate for graduating medical students over the past 20 years
Over 50% in Primary Care
Of the Class of 2023, more than half are pursuing primary care careers, well above the national average
82% Staying in CA
Of the 2023 graduating class, the vast majority matched into residency programs in California
3,100 Faculty and Staff
Total number of faculty and staff, of which 1,028 are full-time faculty
850 Residents and Fellows
Total number of full-time residents and fellows in our clinical training programs
536 Medical Students
Total number of medical students in training
Awards and Recognition
Ranked No. 6 for primary care training
U.S. News & World Report ranks the UC Davis School of Medicine No. 6 in the nation for primary care training.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranks the UC Davis School of Medicine No. 50 in the nation for research.
One of America’s most diverse medical schools
U.S. News & World Report ranks the UC Davis School of Medicine No. 3 in the nation for diversity.
Most graduates in primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranks UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s best for most graduates practicing in primary care fields.