Daniel Teraguchi, Ed.D
Executive Associate Dean for Admissions & Student Affairs
Salma Haider Endowed Chair of the Thomas Haider Program
UC Riverside School of Medicine
Friday December 4, 2026
5pm-6:30pm PST
Workshop Description:
For community college and university premedical students who want to better understand the path to UC Riverside School of Medicine, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Daniel Teraguchi, Ed.D, Executive Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs. Students will gain insight into academic preparation, meaningful experiences, application strategy, student support, and the qualities that can help shape a competitive medical school applicant. The session will also provide perspective on the Thomas Haider Program and how UCR School of Medicine approaches its mission, community engagement, and student development. Whether you are beginning your premed journey, preparing to transfer, or getting ready to apply, come, ask your questions, and get answers from someone who works directly with the admissions process. Hear directly from the source instead of relying on second hand information, bad advice, or people who have no clue about medical school admissions. Do not count yourself out before you understand what is possible. Come ready to learn, ask, connect, and leave with greater clarity, confidence, and belief that you belong in medicine.
About the Speaker:
Daniel Teraguchi, Ed.D leads the School of Medicine’s admissions program and pipeline programs, in addition to having an active role in every aspect of Student Affairs.
He joins UCR with more than 20 years of experience in student affairs and as a leader of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across several institutions of higher learning. He served for eight years as the assistant dean for student affairs and director of the Office for Student Diversity at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and then as the associate dean for Student Affairs at both Elson Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University and at Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Illinois. In these roles, he created pipeline programs, fostered holistic admissions processes, and developed new student affinity groups, all while maintaining a strong focus on creating an inclusive environment for student success.
Teraguchi holds a B.S. in engineering, a M.Ed. in occupational training management, and a Ed.D. in education leadership, all from Idaho State University.
He will hold an appointment as health science associate clinical professor in the Department of Social Medicine, Population and Public Health.
Register for Free:
What: You Belong in Medicine: Building Your Path to UC Riverside School of Medicine
When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
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