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Committed to making UCLA the healthiest campus in America
Committed to making UCLA the healthiest campus in America

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA supports your growth and development as a whole person, providing a variety of resources to help you maintain health and wellness, in addition to your academic success.

Take advantage of the UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative:

Eat Well

Move Well

Mind Well

Be Well

We also encourage you to utilize the AMSA (American Medical Student Association) Medical Student Well-Being resources.

Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and increase mental acuity. Check out these Additional free meditation resources on campus: Weekly Community Practice, Free Guided Meditation, Free Drop-in Meditations.


Nursing Moms

For information about resources for Nursing Moms, please go here.


Fitness

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is located in one of the most exciting cities in the nation.

The LA lifestyle has plenty to offer in the way of fitness; both indoor and outdoor adventures await!

Campus Resources:

UCLA Recreation Center
Tennis Program
Dance Classes
Martial Arts
Fitness Classes and Activities                 
Marina Aquatic Center
Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Activities

Bike paths & Hiking trails
Competitive races
Parks
Disc Golf


Other Locations to check out:

  • Temescal Canyon
  • Santa Monica and Malibu Mountains
  • The Beaches: surfing, skate boarding, roller-blading, beach
    volley-ball, kayaking
  • Griffith Park
  • Catalina Island: camping, hiking, exploring
  • UCLA Sports Center
  • Big Bear Ski resort (Only 2.5 hours from the Beach!!)
  • Joshua Tree National Park


Nutrition

Eating local is the easiest way to ensure that you are eating fresh, sustainable ingredients!

There are plenty of resources for local, nutritious, sustainable food sources in the Southern California area and Los Angeles is no different.

Campus Resources:

UCLA Basic Needs Office               
Center for Human Nutrition

Get Healthy!

Pick-your-own Farms
Santa Monica Farmer's Markets
Whole Foods Market Westwood


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