Professional Development and Education
Continuous learning and exploration
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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 Signature Programs and Initiatives
Faculty
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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.
Residents, Fellows, and Postdoctoral Scholars
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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.
MD Students
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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.
Resources and Events
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Mentorship Opportunities
We are working to build stronger support for mentorship, networking, and collaboration across DGSOM. Join the DGSOM Community Listerv of Interest to be included in future events, opportunities, and to help build our database of potential mentor/mentee connections.
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Education And Training Resources
These purposefully designed resources empower community members to cultivate understanding and awareness of existing injustices and create a community, and a world, that is fair and equitable for all.
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Conferences and Events
We offer opportunities to stimulate rich interactions and discussions that allow our community members to learn from one another.
Upcoming Events
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