Awards & Recognition

For Class of 2030, first days of medical school bring excitement and connection

Earlier this month, 175 incoming first-year medical students officially began their journey at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

UCLA Medical Student Earns National Recognition for Digital Health Innovation

Medical student Hayoung Ahn has been named a Red Bull Basement National Winner for co-developing NeuroSense, a health platform to improve epilepsy care.

The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience awarded to professor emerita and former dean Kelsey Martin, MD, PhD and colleagues

Kelsey Martin, MD, former dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, was awarded The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience.

A Legacy of the Heart: How One Unique Collection Advances Education and Research Discovery

On June 8, 2026, more than 70 colleagues, residents and special guests celebrated the contributions of Michael C. Fishbein, MD, distinguished professor.

Global Health Seed Grant Program awards four DGSOM faculty advancing health research worldwide

The Global Health Seed Program provides essential grant funding to support global health research in middle- and low-income countries since 2019

Medical school faculty and staff honored for their impact and contributions

Over the course of the spring semester, faculty and staff were recognized by the Dean’s Office at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Three medical students earn prestigious research fellowships

Three David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA students have received highly competitive fellowships.

Dr. Christopher Tarnay and Dr. Aparna Sridhar recognized for contributions to advance women’s health care

Dr. Christopher Tarnay and Dr. Aparna Sridhar have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to women’s health care.

UCLA CASIT Researchers Shine at Prestigious International Conferences

CASIT researchers were recognized for their outstanding contributions at two major international conferences.

UCLA alumnus Fred Ramsdell wins 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

UCLA alumnus Fred Ramsdell wins 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

Dr. Shoptaw Honored with a Public Impact Research Award

Dr. Shoptaw is a leader in academic research on substance use and a driving force to address the needs of communities heavily impacted by addiction and HIV

Gutierrez-Palominos Wins the Excellence in Public Health Award

The national award recognizes medical students who are public health champions

Three UCLA physicians elected to the Association of American Physicians

Three UCLA faculty members —Dr. Lillian Gelberg, Dr. Roger Lo and Dr. Jeffrey Saver— have been elected to the Association of American Physicians

Dr. Lucinda Leung named emerging leader by National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Adrissi awarded one of the 2023-2024 Racial and Social Justice Seed Grants

Awarded for her tireless work in addressing racial/ethnic disparities in Parkinson's Disease