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2 first-generation Latino medical students go viral on Instagram

5 Must-See Los Angeles Piers

What can students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA do with their time off? Visit some of the best piers in and around sunny Los Angeles.

5 Suburbs of Los Angeles That Are Near UCLA

If you prefer the suburbs to big city life, these nearby communities are within commuting distance for UCLA medical school students and staff.

A decade of research excellence: Alumni spotlight on Elizabeth Tran

A doctor’s work on homelessness and societal mental health

A True Bruin Love Story: Drs. Jay and Madhu Agarwal

Over 20 years ago, Drs. Jay and Madhu Agarwal fell in love during medical school at UCLA. Today, their entire family bonds over a shared UCLA connection.

After facial feminization surgery, transgender people report better psychosocial health

A UCLA study offers the first evidence that transgender patients who receive gender-affirming facial feminization surgery reported better mental healt...

Anti-Racist Transformation in Medical Education (ART in Med Ed) program

The David Geffen School of Medicine has been selected to participate in the Anti-Racist Transformation in Medical Education (ART in Med Ed) program.

Applying to Out-of-State Friendly Medical Schools

A UCLA student from the East Coast talks about moving out-of-state to California for medical school and how campus resources helped her succeed.

Black representation in medicine

Bruin Scholars Program seeks to retain providers committed to Inclusive Excellence values

The Bruin Scholars Program, launched by the Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) promises mentorship and funding for early career faculty.

Celebrating DGSOM’s Compassionate, Resilient Class of 2023

"May we leave here to cure when possible and to care always."

Cleft Lip and Palate

UCLA craniofacial plastic surgeon—Dr. Justine Lee—provides a detailed overview of cleft lip and cleft palate. Learn more about these orofacial abnormalities.

DGSOM Community Engagement pipeline partnerships expand

Doctor Saved Child Cancer Patient and Inspired Her to Become a Doctor