Community and Equity
Equity matters here
We’ve been working together to create a culture that is fully inclusive and that benefits from the excellence and experience of a diverse workforce and community. As a collective institution, our work is only just beginning, but that beginning makes us optimistic for a future filled with positive growth and also grateful for the continued support of every person in our community as we continue working as long as necessary to create the impact we need.
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Inclusive Excellence
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Community Engagement
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Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence
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Alumni and Friends
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Progressing to structural change
Data Accountability DashboardCommunity Highlights
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UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy
Transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region.
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They got into medical school, but first-gen students still face barriers
Discusses the unique challenges faced by first-gen MD students, highlighting barriers such as isolation, lack of resources, and institutional support.
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Overcoming Obstacles to Become a Physician and Advocate
First-generation UCLA medical student Yoselin Moetamedi Garcia shares how she found a path toward becoming a doctor.
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Uplifting Underrepresented Groups Through Mentorship
During medical school, Louie Wang, MD (DGSOM class of 2023) has a lifelong commitment to supporting and healing.