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Medical School Alumni and Friends Amplifying Good Work

Lifelong connections and inspirational partnerships strengthen our community.

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All of our medical school graduates are welcomed as members of the DGSOM Medical Alumni Community. Comprised of nearly 13,000 graduates who lead and transform health in the U.S. and around the globe, the Office of Alumni Affairs aims to support activities that connect alumni with each other, the school, and current medical school students.

Our expansive community of philanthropic partners empowers life-saving research, the pursuit of educational excellence, and our commitment to training the next generation of physician-leaders.

12K+

MA, MD, MD-PhD and PhD graduates

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65%

Of our alumni currently live in California

DGSOM Alumni News

Attending alumni from the Class of 1976 come together for a group photo in celebration of their 50th reunion.

Recognizing alumni achievements and scholarship awardees

Hundreds of alumni came together to celebrate reunions, including the Class of 1976. Read how they came together during the school's 75th anniversary to honor their own impressive milestone: 50 years as medical school graduates.

Read about the reunion
Dr Friduss

Introducing the Dr. John Romm Endowed Lecture

Join us on October 1 for the inaugural Dr. John Romm Endowed Lecture in Compassionate Care and the Art of Physical Diagnosis, established to bring leading voices in medicine to inspire and educate future generations at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Learn more about the lecture
Dr. Fred Ramsdell

Fred Ramsdell awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Dr. Ramsdell, PhD '87, was awarded the Nobel Prize in October for his research on regulatory T cells. He teamed up with Mary Brunkow, PhD, of the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle and Shimon Sakaguchi, MD, PhD, of Osaka University in Japan to lay the foundation for a new field of research.

Read more about Dr. Ramsdell
Sanjiv Sam Gambhir

MSTP receives gift in honor of a late molecular imaging pioneer

The family of the late Sanjiv Sam Gambhir, MD ’93, PhD ’90, has donated more than $4 million to the UCLA-Caltech Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) for an endowed chair and fellowship fund. Dr. Gambhir devoted his life to developing technologies that reveal early signs of disease.

Honoring Dr. Ghambir's Legacy
Worlds first Human Bladder Transplant

Nima Nassiri, MD ’15, FEL ’23, performs first human bladder transplant

Following years of preparation, the world's first human bladder transplant was performed at UCLA by Dr. Nassiri and Inderbir Gill, M.D., founding executive director of the University of Southern California Institute of Urology, potentially changing lives for those with bladder dysfunction or pain.

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Group of medical students from the Class of 1961

Celebrating Lifelong Community

A virtual reunion gathering sparked a renewed sense of community for the Class of '61. Five years later, class members continue to meet, reconnect over creative writing activities, and create archival content.

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Join the DGSOM MD Alumni Directory

We’ve created a digital directory for UCLA MD alumni to reconnect with each other. Share what you’ve been up to since graduating, along with photos and current contact information.

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UCLA Residents & Fellows Connect Here

Looking to reconnect with others who completed residencies and fellowships at UCLA training sites? Join the Residency and Fellows Alumni Directory today!

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Become an Alumni Volunteer

Share your expertise with the next generation.

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Support Medical Education's Greatest Needs

Your support elevates the student experience, fuels life-saving research, and enhances innovative training experiences and programming.

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Celebrating 75 Years of Discovery

From humble beginnings to a lifetime of impact, The David Geffen School of Medicine is proud to be the home of generations of talented individuals committed to transforming healthcare for all.

Celebrate With Us
LA Care Scholarship Recipients 2025

Community Partner Spotlight

L.A. Care provides full-ride scholarships aimed at elevating health care for local populations.

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Enroll in Professional Development Courses

For those interested in current medical research and continuing education opportunities, check out the Center for Continuing Professional Development at DGSOM. Courses cover a variety of topics, formats and lengths and even include grand rounds.

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Meet the Team

Email: HSDMedicalEducation@mednet.ucla.edu

Office of Medical Education and Scholarship Programs

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Erik Martinez

Senior Director of Development, Medical Education & Scholarship Programs
Alison Wong

Alison Wong

Associate Director of Development, Medical Education and Scholarship Programs