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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport to UCLA, approximately 11 miles away. You are responsible for planning your transportation from LAX to the hotel. To aid you in your decision-making, please carefully review the information about “LAX-it” here.
Events will be located on UCLA campus: Geffen Hall, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (885 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024).
We have made arrangements for your stay at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center (425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles 90095).
Rooms will be double-occupancy, shared with another incoming student. Please note that the covered costs include room fees and taxes only.
All Second Look attendees are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated (vaccine + booster) or a negative test upon entry per UCLA protocol. Additionally, those who do not have evidence of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are required to present proof of a negative test within 48 hours in order to attend an indoor event in compliance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
We have created a survey where you can upload your proof of vaccination and booster. Please complete this survey by Thursday, April 21.
We require that you wear a well-fitting surgical or KN95/N95 mask, regardless of vaccination status, when indoors and/or in crowded settings.
Friday – Casual
Saturday – Business
Sunday – Casual
Comfortable footwear is recommended throughout the event.
Friday, April 22
1:00-5:00 PM – Check-in (Please bring a photo ID)
1:30-3:30 PM – Campus Tours
4:00-6:00 PM – Welcome Picnic
Saturday, April 23
8:00-9:00 AM – Welcome Breakfast
9:00 AM – 12:20 PM – Morning Presentations
12:20-2:00 PM – Student Organizations Fair
2:00-4:30 PM – Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
5:30-7:00 PM – Evening Reception (at Luskin Conference Center)
Sunday, April 24
8:00-10:00 AM – Drop-in Breakfast (at Luskin Conference Center)
Chase breakthroughs, unleash discoveries and find your people at a top 10 medical school, on a vibrant campus, in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
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"Welcome to the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where you will become an Outstanding Physician, and …! We are thrilled to have you join our diverse community within UCLA and our diverse community within Los Angeles."- Jennifer M. Lucero, MD, MA, Associate Dean for Admissions
At Second Look, you will have an opportunity to learn more about what sets DGSOM apart! You will speak with current medical students, meet your future colleagues, take tours, learn more about our curriculum, student life, and student organizations. Second Look will set the stage for your smooth transition to medical school.
Welcome from Dr. Lee Miller, Associate Dean, Student Affairs.
Welcome from the Drew/UCLA, PRIME, and MSTP Programs.
A warm welcome from the team in the Student Affairs Office!
A warm welcome from the team in the Curricular Affairs Office!
You’ll find exceptional things to experience and learn, with great friends to share it all with. At UCLA, there are unlimited things to explore and over 80 medical student organizations to join. The city is yours, choose your adventure.
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