UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has accepted a faculty appointment at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Drake will serve as distinguished professor in the Department of Internal Medicine within the Division of Clinical Sciences in the School of Medicine. 

Under the terms of his appointment, Dr. Drake will provide an annual seminar and consult with UCR leadership, faculty, students, and staff on the vision and strategic plan for the School of Medicine. 

We are extremely honored to have Dr. Drake join our faculty and contribute to our school’s strategic mission and vision. His extensive leadership experience and public service in higher education, academic medicine, and scholarly research, will greatly benefit our students, faculty, and staff. 

Michael V. Drake.