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Sports medicine physicians helping injured UCLA basketball players
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Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA physician explains how to pursue a career as a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon.

July 23, 2024
4 min read
UCLA women’s tennis player Jada Hart during a match
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Physical Therapist - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA sports medicine expert explains how to pursue a career providing physical therapy to athletes.

July 23, 2024
4 min read
UCLA Cross Country at Pac-12 Championship
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Sports Cardiologist - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA sports medicine physician explains how to pursue a career in sports cardiology.

July 23, 2024
4 min read
Sports medicine physician helping a UCLA football player
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Sports Medicine Careers

Sports medicine is a microcosm of medicine focused on athletes. UCLA sports medicine physicians provide an inside look at sports medicine careers.

July 23, 2024
12 min read
Neurologist and a patient during an imaging scan
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Sports Neurologist - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA sports medicine physician explains how to pursue a career in sports neurology.

July 23, 2024
4 min read
A sports nutritionist running a food demonstration
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Sports Nutritionist - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA sports medicine expert explains how to pursue a career as a sports nutritionist / registered dietitian.

July 23, 2024
5 min read
The UCLA Bruins huddle up during their game against No. 1 Stanford.
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Sports Psychologist - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA sports medicine expert explains how to pursue a career as a sports psychologist.

July 23, 2024
4 min read
Sports medicine professionals helping an injured UCLA football player off the field
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Team Physician - Sports Medicine Career

A UCLA sports medicine physician explains how to pursue a career as a team physician.

July 23, 2024
6 min read
What Is an Orthopedic Doctor Image of Surgeon at Work
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What Is an Orthopedic Doctor?

What is an orthopedic doctor? Dr. Elizabeth Lord explains what orthopedic doctors do and shares how to become an orthopedist.

June 26, 2024
7 min read
Physiatrist Dr. Allen Chen, pictured here preparing for a procedure
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What Is a Physiatrist?

What is a physiatrist? UCLA’s Dr. Allen Chen demystifies his field and explains how to become a physiatrist.

June 25, 2024
8 min read
Ophthalmologist Dr. Jo Ann Giaconi using lab equipment
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What Is an Ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who treats all eye/vision conditions. UCLA’s Dr. Giaconi explains what they do and how they differ from optometrists.

May 15, 2024
8 min read
Pediatric cardiologist checks vital signs of her pediatric cardiology patient
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What Is a Pediatric Cardiologist?

Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Juan Alejos explains the ins and outs of training and working in pediatric cardiology.

April 26, 2024
9 min read
Kidney Transplant Surgery Specialist UCLA Medical School Jeffrey Veale posing the OR
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Kidney Transplant Requirements

Kidney transplant surgeon Dr. Jeffrey L. Veale explains kidney transplant requirements and UCLA’s innovative donation programs.

April 19, 2024
6 min read
Hematology imagery - blood platelet samples
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What Is a Hematologist?

Specialist Dr. Kanwarpal S. Kahlon explains what hematologists do, how to become a hematologist, and when to see a hematologist.

March 27, 2024
7 min read
An infectious disease doctor wearing a face mask and goggles
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What Is an Infectious Disease Doctor?

What does an infectious disease doctor do? Dr. Daniel Uslan, Chief Infection Prevention Officer at UCLA, breaks down the ins and outs of this specialty.

October 19, 2023
5 min read

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