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Fun Things For UCLA Students To Do Near UCLA
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Fun Things to Do Near UCLA

Whether you're in the mood to work out, chill out, dress up or eat up, here are some local hot spots and other popular activities near the UCLA campus.

September 09, 2015
2 min read
Your predominant emotions affects your health
Research & Labs

Health Effects of Loneliness

Did you know lonely people have more inflammation and a less responsive immune system? UCLA researchers believe white blood cells hold the key.

March 21, 2016
2 min read
How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers Students and mentors pose for a selfie at the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Career Development

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.

July 06, 2018
2 min read
How Medical TV Shows Get Their Facts A table of medical equipment and learning materials
Career Development

How Medical TV Shows Get Their Facts Straight

While some TV shows take more creative liberties than others, many strive to accurately portray hospital settings, relying on real doctors for guidance.

June 08, 2016
3 min read
Five med school application tips by the dean for admissions

How to Apply to Medical School

Dr. Theodore Hall, Associate Dean for Admissions, shares his top five medical school application tips and what he looks for when assessing applicants.

March 21, 2017
3 min read
Avoid LA Traffic
Community

How to Avoid LA Traffic

Traffic can be a problem in LA, but it is important to recognize that it is easy to avoid traveling at peak hours and find alternative routes.

January 27, 2017
2 min read
Getting into Dermatology Skin Cancer Detection
Career Development

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.

April 10, 2017
2 min read
Choosing to Become a Physician Doctor Interviewing Patient
Career Development

How to Become a Doctor

Choosing to become a physician is a decision not to be taken lightly. Medicine is a rewarding and demanding field that requires extensive, varied expertise.

July 20, 2018
2 min read
Qualities of a neurologist
Career Development

How to Become a Neurologist

What does it take to be a neurologist? Dr. Charles Flippen II, a UCLA neurologist, believes it takes curious, committed, and compassionate individuals.

September 21, 2018
2 min read
Pediatric Surgery at UCLA Doctor and Young Patient
Career Development

How to Become a Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Daniel DeUgarte, Pediatric Surgeon at UCLA, describes what it takes to pursue this specialty in medicine and what a typical day looks like.

September 08, 2015
2 min read
Interested in Becoming a Pediatrician? Doctor and Infant Patient
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.

April 03, 2015
2 min read
The Life of a Plastic Surgeon
Career Development

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.

April 20, 2016
3 min read
How to Become a Psychiatrist
Career Development

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.

September 23, 2016
2 min read
Students in classroom
Career Development

How to Generate Noteworthy Characteristics for MSPE

July 08, 2022
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Community

How to Make Friends in Medical School

Read one UCLA student's advice on breaking the ice, finding the right communities, and making friends in medical school.

November 23, 2016
2 min read

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