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Study the immune system and how it contributes to disease
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What Does an Immunologist Do?

By combining a scientific career with clinical work, an immunologist studies how the immune system operates in normal health and contributes to disease.

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How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers Students and mentors pose for a selfie at the Gold Humanism Honor Society
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How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers

Dr. Chang and Dr. Baweja explain how developing a close friendship in med school made them better students, and eventually, better doctors.

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Time management for UCLA medical students
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Time Management in Medical School - 3 Simple Tips

With a little planning—and some helpful advice from peers—students can find a healthy balance during med school using these time management tips.

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Infectious disease specialists work on immunizations and antibiotic resistance
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What Does an Infectious Disease Doctor Do?

Infectious disease specialists do critical behind-the-scenes work on issues like immunizations and antibiotic resistance to both treat and prevent infections.

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What is neurobiology? 3D Model of the Human Brain and Spinal Stem
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What Is Neurobiology?

Dr. Paul Micevych, UCLA Neuroendocrinologist and Chair of the Neurobiology Department, describes a typical day for a neurobiologist.

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Medical School Prerequisites and Nontraditional Students Illustration
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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.

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DO versus MD - What's the Difference? Illustration
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Do vs MD - What Is the Difference?

Trying to decide between a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree? Our guide covers the similarities and the differences.

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Getting into Dermatology Skin Cancer Detection
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How to Become a Dermatologist

Dermatology diagnoses and treats skin, hair and nail disorders. This rewarding discipline has many subspecialties, but it's also a competitive field.

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Medical technology advances of the past 50 years
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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?

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Trauma Surgeons vs ER Doctors View of Busy Operating Room
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Trauma Surgeons vs ER Doctors - What Is the Difference?

Wondering what the difference is between trauma surgeons and ER doctors? How and when do they work together? Dr. Brant Putnam explains.

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What’s the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist Counseling Session Between Professional and Patient
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What Is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

Dr. Margaret Stuber, Vice Chair of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at DGSOM, describes the differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.

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Myths About ER Doctors
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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.

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What Comes After Medical School Graduation
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What Happens After Medical School?

While many students go straight into a residency program, there are lots of opportunities and options for recent graduates to pursue after med school.

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A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician Doctor Talking to Young Patient
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A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician at UCLA

What's it like to be a pediatrician? One UCLA doctor describes a typical day treating pediatric patients at at the David Geffen School of Medicine.

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Working Out in Medical School Medical students run a 5k for charity
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Working Out in Medical School

Finding time for anything beyond studying is a challenge for most medical students, but working out in medical school is vital for the body and the mind.

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