UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CLASS OF ’20 WELCOME GUIDE Dear Incoming Students, We are SO excited to be welcoming you to the first year class of the UC Irvine School of Medicine! As it was not too long ago that we found ourselves in your shoes, we know just how difficult it is to find your bearings in a new environment. For this reason, the current students and faculty at UCI have banded together to create the UCI SOM Welcome Guide. We hope that this student-initiative will prove useful in answering all of the little logistical questions that come up as you take your first concrete steps into the world of medicine. This guide should not only serve as a resource as you begin to look for housing in the area and learn about the curriculum that you will be taking part in, but also serve as a reference throughout the year for some of the best “things to do” in and around Irvine as you find yourself with random bits of free time throughout the year. Want to get to know your classmates better? Check out the dining section and invite someone new out for a bite to eat. Need to clear your mind from school a little? Check out the local getaways section to see where upperclassmen like to go for stay-cations. Have no idea how to get involved on campus? Check out the Student Life section to get in contact with the interest groups and organizations that stand out to you. It is our hope that when you get to UCI, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running J. As previously mentioned, this guide is a compilation of thoughts, ideas, and expertise from all throughout UCI SOM. The administrative staff and your future classmates and colleagues have all contributed to making this guide possible. It is an incredible honor to be your first introduction to our school, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our Anteater Family in the Fall. Until Then, Bima, Megan, and Pejman Dear Students, Welcome and once again congratulations. I am delighted you will be joining us and look forward to working with you during your tenure as a medical student at UC Irvine. We hope UC Irvine may become your "home away from home" and that you find this to be a place where you can not only learn, but also continue to develop the unique characteristics that brought you here in the first place. You will be taking your medical school journey with some amazing individuals, so enjoy the ride! Like the students that have come together to make this guide, I encourage you to become part of our community and get involved in activities that you enjoy. Being a medical student will be your “full time job” for the next four years but when not studying there are many student activities that will help you stay balanced and fit. There are activities for everyone ranging from our more artistic groups such as PLEXUS or the UC MEDleys to our athletic pursuits— whether they be intramural or interschool rivalries in basketball, flag football or soccer. Exploring your medical and non-medical affinities is a great way to get involved and get to know your classmates. To introduce you to our medical school community our first year students have developed this Welcome Guide to help you navigate your way through getting settled at UC Irvine. They will share with you their gems on where to shop, bike, live, etc. They have worked hard on this guide during breaks and in between studying, so I sincerely hope you benefit from it. Next year bring your ideas for this reference; share what you have learned this year so that others can benefit from your experience. The Admissions team is here to help you as we approach matriculation. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time! Take Care, Ellena Peterson. Ph.D. Associate Dean of Admissions, School of Medicine Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One: Getting Around UCI SOM ................................................................. 5-16 Driving and Parking on Campus .......................................................................................... 6 The Anteater Express ........................................................................................................... 8 Biking to Campus ............................................................................................................... 10 UCI Campus ....................................................................................................................... 12 Section Two: Things to Do In Irvine ...................................................................... 17-64 The Dining Guide ............................................................................................................... 17 Grocery Store Guide .......................................................................................................... 29 Adventures and Activities ................................................................................................... 32 The ARC ............................................................................................................................. 46 Day Getaways & Staycations ............................................................................................. 59 Section Three: Housing Options ........................................................................... 65-78 On Campus Housing .......................................................................................................... 66 Off Campus Housing .......................................................................................................... 70 Section Four: Student Life ................................................................................... 80-108 Orientation .......................................................................................................................... 81 Free Clinics at UCI SOM .................................................................................................... 86 Interclinic Council ........................................................................................................... 87 OCNEP ........................................................................................................................... 87 Crescent Clinic ............................................................................................................... 88 Flying Samaritans ........................................................................................................... 89 An Lánh Free Clinic ........................................................................................................ 90 UCI Outreach Clinic ........................................................................................................ 91 Student Involvement and Activities .................................................................................... 92 Interest Groups ............................................................................................................... 92 Student Organizations .................................................................................................... 95 Elective Classes ............................................................................................................. 99 UCI SOM Traditions & Activities ....................................................................................... 101 LGBTQIA Resources ........................................................................................................ 107 Intramural Sports .............................................................................................................. 108 Section Five: Curriculum ................................................................................... 109-124 Year One Overview .......................................................................................................... 110 Interactive Learning/Flipped Classroom .......................................................................... 112 Ultrasound Curriculum ..................................................................................................... 113 International Ultrasound Initiative - Summer Trips ........................................................... 114 Research Opportunities ................................................................................................... 119 Dual Degrees ................................................................................................................... 120 Academic Advice ............................................................................................................. 123 Section Six: Clinical Exposure .......................................................................... 125-132 Clinical Foundations ......................................................................................................... 126 Clinical Skills Center ......................................................................................................... 128 Simulation Center ............................................................................................................. 129 Clinical Clerkship .............................................................................................................. 130 Acknowledgements ................................................................................................. 133 Section 1: Getting Around UCISOM Contributing Authors: Acknowledgements: Lauren Rosario, MS3 Adam Kalawi, MS3 Mahta Baghoolizadeh, MS3 Christopher Vo, MS3 Nam Thai Dhruba MS2 Banerjee MS2 Warning:
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