Explore what UI College of Medicine Graduate Programs Offer
Join a research community built for innovators who want to make a measurable impact in the health sciences. At the University of Illinois College of Medicine, our graduate programs offer a powerful combination of rigorous scientific training, access to leading investigators, and a collaborative environment that accelerates discovery. Students gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, pursue interdisciplinary research across one of the nation’s largest academic medical centers, and develop the skills needed to thrive in competitive scientific careers. If you’re driven by curiosity, motivated by real‑world impact, and ready to contribute to the next generation of biomedical breakthroughs, UIC is where your research journey takes off.
Our Programs
Resources and Opportunities
Career Development & Research Opportunities
The UICOM office of Graduate Student Affairs supports graduate students as they build the personal, academic, and professional capacities needed for success in the biomedical and health sciences. In conjunction with campus partners annual programming for UICOM graduate students include seminars, panel discussions, career exploration events, networking opportunities, and skill building workshops designed to broaden students’ awareness of potential career paths.
- College of Medicine Research Forum
The annual Research Forum for the University of Illinois College of Medicine invites participants from all UI COM campuses to present posters and share their research findings, catalyzing collaboration among researchers. - Your Future in Science
Your Future in Science” is a seminar series designed for graduate research assistants and postdoctoral research associates. Held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 12-1 pm in COMRB, YFIS covers topics about career exploration and different career o - Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
The OPA provides and coordinates research career and professional development activities that support postdocs. - UIC Career Services
Career Services offers 1 on 1 advising, career preparation programs and events to connect you with job opportunities. - Post-Doctoral Job Resource
The OPA has a current listing of open post-doc positions. - Career Hub
The Virtual Career Hub will help you explore all the resources and tools available to UIC students by industry topic, your college or school, skill building topic, and affinity/identity group.
