Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course Application

The UCI School of Medicine is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course. This course will prepare physician scientists by enabling them to combine their clinical knowledge with skills in scientific investigation. SOM strives to advance individual and population health and this fundamental certificate course will equip physician scientists with the basic knowledge required to address their research questions. This will allow UCI to deliver top-level care to our patients, as we will have physicians able to leverage ongoing breakthroughs while advancing research in their fields. There is no tuition fee to participate in the course.


We will notify applicants of their acceptance no later than Friday, September 6th. If you have any questions regarding the application process or the program, please feel free to email the SOM research Development unit at somrd@hs.uci.edu

In-Person Course Session Dates:


  • Wednesday - September 18, 4-6pm (UCI School of Medicine Campus, Irvine)
  • Wednesday - October 9, 4-6 pm (UCI Medical Center, Orange)
  • Wednesday- October 23, 4-6 pm (UCI School of Medicine Campus, Irvine)

Note the online sessions are non-synchronous; may be completed at your own pace. All associated quizzes must be completed by October 31, 2024.

  • Please include a Letter of Support from your department chair, division chief, or program director indicating that you will be provided time to attend the in-person course sessions.


  • Please upload a maximum one-page Letter of Intent outlining your research interests and addressing why you need additional training.
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