Well-Being
Wellness support when you need it.
Helping you maintain balance, manage stress, and have fun during medical school.
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UCLA Recreation K-Pop Dance -
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Paint and Sip
The Well-Being Office is committed to supporting our students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being and the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) community at large.
Student Well-Being Committee
The Student Well-being committee supports a healthy environment for the DGSOM community.
- Develop specific well-being initiatives for nutrition, mental health and fitness.
- Help coordinate well-being activities for incoming class as part of the MS1 Basecamp Course
- Promote community well-being with student participation in activities (i.e. beach clean-up, organized trip to a Farmer’s Market, 5K/10K benefit)
- Encourage responsible practices (reducing waste, recycling in lecture halls, etc.).
Committee Activities
Class of 2025
- Yifan Mao
- Gianna Radeljic
- Shannon Richardson
Class of 2026
- Raeven Grant
- Leslie Nunez
- Vidhi Singh
- Dona Syriani
Class of 2027
- Lorenzo Miller
- Rony Moon
- Hillary Nguyen
- Yee Nip
Class of 2028
- Jacob Hansen
- Kathryn Huang
- Nicole Schindler
- Nazow Tarakai
Please check the DGSOM events calendar for upcoming events.
Resources
DGSOM 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.
Mental Health
Take care of yourself so that you can take care of your future patients.
Fitness
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!
Local Attractions
- Temescal Canyon
- Santa Monica and Malibu Mountains
- The Beaches: surfing, skateboarding, rollerblading, beach
volleyball, 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 Los Angeles and across Southern California.
Campus Resources
Meditation
Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and increase mental acuity.
Campus Resources
Additional Resources
AAMC
AMSA Resources
AMA Resources
Connect with Us
Career Development and Well-Being
Please feel free to contact any of us in the Well-Being Office to learn more about how to ensure that you maintain balance, manage stress, take care of yourself, and have fun throughout medical school.