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A team of surgeons completing a procedure in the operating room
Research & Labs

What Is Mohs Surgery?

Mohs surgery is a precision procedure for skin-cancer removal. UCLA dermatologist Dr. Jenny Kim explains Mohs surgery for skin cancer.

10 min read
Medical student Shami-Iyabo Mitchell, pictured here, shares her story of becoming a doctor.
Students

Becoming a Bridge Between Minority Communities and Medicine

Medical student Shami-Iyabo Mitchell is becoming a doctor dedicated to improving ob/gyn outcomes for Black women.

6 min read
Ophthalmologist Dr. Jo Ann Giaconi using lab equipment
Faculty

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.

8 min read
Medical student Eric Smith, pictured wearing his white coat, shares his story of becoming a doctor
Students

A Novel Allergy Treatment Turned His Medical Fears into Career Goals

UCLA medical student Eric Smith is becoming a doctor who wants to change patients’ lives through head and neck surgery.

4 min read
What Does An Allergist Do Common Food Allergens On Plate
Research & Labs

Nutrition for Precision Health Study

Participate in a paid research study! The goal of this investigational study is to develop algorithms that predict human response to foods.

1 min read
Kostyantyn Krysan, Bin Lui, Linh Tran, and Ramin Salehi-rad
Research & Labs

American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation Announce $3 Million Research Partnership to Intercept Lung Cancer

By focusing on early detection and intervention, the research aims to significantly improve survival rates and outcomes for patients.

2 min read
Occupational or Physical Therapist Assisting Elderly Woman in Wheelchair
Career Development

Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy

Learn about the similarities and difference between Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy from experienced UCLA Health rehabilitation specialists.

13 min read
Medical student Kendra Arriaga-Castellanos, pictured here, shares her story of becoming a doctor
Students

She Rarely Saw Doctors Growing Up. Now She’s Becoming One

UCLA medical student Kendra Arriaga-Castellanos is becoming a doctor who empowers and serves underrepresented and marginalized communities.

6 min read
Pediatric cardiologist checks vital signs of her pediatric cardiology patient
Faculty

What Is a Pediatric Cardiologist?

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

9 min read
Rigoberto Perez Hernandez, pictured here with fellow UCLA resident and the Bruin mascots, shares his story of becoming a doctor
Students

From Childhood Interpreter to Physician—Med Student Honors Family and Community

Medical student Rigoberto Perez Hernandez is becoming a doctor dedicated to serving California communities.

5 min read