Professional Development and Education

Continuous learning and exploration

We can all strive to meet ever-changing demands in the field of health and healthcare through continuous learning and exploration. Our professional development resources empower lifelong learners to strengthen essential competencies and stay informed on emerging issues.

JEDI Academic Mentorship (JAM)

This fellowship includes a one-year period of training with extensive coaching, networking, and mentoring opportunities aimed at expanding the professional development and retention of a diverse faculty.

JAM Information

Bruin Scholars - APPLICATION open

The Bruin Scholars program aims to retain promising DGSOM residents, fellows, and post-docs and also support their development into successful junior faculty members committed to serving the greater Los Angeles community.

• Prospective scholars should have demonstrable experience serving underserved or vulnerable populations and/or promoting justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
• Chosen scholars will receive support to develop their academic interests, build leadership experience, and pursue their passions.

Bruin Scholars

Road to Residency

This annual program gives medical students the opportunity to learn about residency programs at UCLA, meet residents and faculty of historically underrepresented backgrounds, and engage with leadership from multiple departments.

Road to Residency Information