Career Development

How to Become a Pediatrician

Dr. Deborah Lehman, Pediatrician at UCLA, describes what it takes to pursue a career in pediatrics and what a typical day looks like treating children.

How to Become a Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Jason Roostaeian, UCLA Plastic Surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor, explains why he chose this career and what he finds most rewarding.

How to Become a Psychiatrist

Dr. Joel Braslow, a psychiatrist and professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at DGSOM, describes the process of becoming a psychiatrist.

How to Generate Noteworthy Characteristics for MSPE

Is Being a Pediatrician Hard?

Pediatrics is a complex and demanding speciality. Dr. Jessica Lloyd, a UCLA pediatric hospitalist, reviews three common challenges faced by pediatricians.

Joining the Military After Med School

Not everyone takes the same path to treating patients. The military provides a host of exclusive benefits for med students who wish to serve their country.

Law School vs Med School - What Is the Difference?

While very different, both medical school and law school involve rigorous intellectual stimulation and focus on ways to help the community.

Medical Advances in Technology of the Past 50 Years

What was healthcare like in the age of Don Draper, when Lyndon B. Johnson was president and Martin Luther King Jr. marched for civil rights?

Medical Apps for Doctors

While no replacement for clinical knowledge and experience, these six apps can increase efficiency and provide resources, making them doctor favorites.

Medical Licensure for Residents

The Director of DGSOM Student Affairs office breaks down everything you need to know about qualifying for medical licensure for your residency training.

Medicine and the Military

Dr. David Boland, Physical Therapist and Army Transportation Officer, explains how his career in the army and career in medicine have intertwined.

Myths About ER Doctors

Is the drama real? We asked Dr. Tomer Begaz, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCLA, how accurate these myths about ER medicine are.

Neurologist vs Neurosurgeon - What Is the Difference?

Dr. Marvin Bergsneider, neurosurgeon at UCLA, provides his take on what separates a neurologist from a neurosurgeon, and why he chose this career.

Non Traditional Medical Student Finds Alternate Path to Med School

There are numerous programs that help nontraditional students complete the required coursework and provide guidance on the application process.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists - What Is the Difference?

Obstetrics and Gynecology. Learn more about these related but distinct specialties and what to expect in terms of training, practice and career growth.