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Neurologist vs. neurosurgeon - A brain surgeon's perspective and 3D model of a brain
Career Development

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.

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Medicine and the Military at UCLA
Career Development

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.

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Writing in Medical School graphic of student on bench writing on laptop
Career Development

Writing in Medical School

By connecting with individuals and writing about patient experiences, DGSOM Student Body President Abraar Karan gives a voice to those in need.

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Animal Assisted Therapy Med Students With Dog
Community

What Is Animal-Assisted Therapy?

Animal-assisted therapy helps pediatric and adult patients feel more comfortable, and possibly improves their condition while they're at the hospital.

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Importance of Bedside Manner Doctor and Patient
Career Development

The Importance of Bedside Manner

How providers interact with patients via tone, body language, and actions has a major effect on the overall patient experience as well as recovery.

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Medical School vs. Law School Graduating medical students read the hippocratic oath in unison
Career Development

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.

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Studying Medicine Abroad A group of medical students, masked and with face shields, in front of a clinic of applied Thai traditional medicine
Career Development

Why Study Medicine Abroad?

Having the chance to travel beyond the U.S. and study medicine abroad can shape student perspectives and influence career goals well into the future.

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Cell With Zika Virus
Research & Labs

The Zika Virus Will Affect the Olympics, But How Is Unknown

Zika will likely not need to be a limiting factor for most Olympic athletes and attendees. The real concern is for pregnant women.

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3 Challenges Pediatricians Face Doctor with Infant Patient and Mother
Career Development

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.

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Sleep Myths Put to Bed by UCLA-Led Study
Research & Labs

New Sleep Research Into Primitive Sleep Wake Patterns

Studying indigenous cultures and their sleep-wake patterns shows how older generations of humans slept prior to the advent of modern technology.

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Med School Mentorship Program A group of medical students, all women, work on a problem together in a simulation lab
Career Development

UCLA Med School Mentorship Program for Four Years and Beyond

The UCLA Big Sib-Little Sib student-mentorship program encourages support and sharing among members of all four medical school classes.

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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.

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Military After Med School A view of Geffen Hall at UCLA
Career Development

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.

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Anatomic Pathology Fine Needle Aspiration of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Lymph Node
Career Development

What Is Anatomic Pathology?

Learn more about the role of an anatomic pathologist and how they use an investigative approach during the diagnostic process to support clinicians.

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A Leader in Patient Satisfaction UCLA Med Center Exterior Shot
Awards & Recognition

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Leads in Patient Satisfaction

At the top hospital for patient satisfaction in Los Angeles, all staff of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center focus on compassionate communication.

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