Medical School | Medical Education

Chase breakthroughs at UCLA

Medical students chase breakthroughs, unleash discoveries, have access to a wide spectrum of patient care opportunities, and find their people on a vibrant campus in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

DGSOM Heals

A curriculum designed to evolve along with changes in science and medicine.

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Vibrant Location

Los Angeles’s diverse communities and top-ranking hospitals provide an unparalleled breadth and depth of care experiences.

Why choose UCLA?

Medical school students that are motivated, empathic, and caring people

Motivated, Empathic People

Our community is positively filled with talented leaders who plan to change the world for the better.

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Centralized Campus

Students and trainees can access experts across all disciplines simply by walking across our compact, beautiful campus.

Life at UCLA

Academics at the David Geffen School of Medicine

Goal-Centered Programs

Medical students may look beyond a traditional MD to pursue an expansive range of options and interests, including a 5-year dual degree program and MD-PhD, MD-MPH, MD-MPP, and MD-MBA articulated and concurrent degree programs.

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Early Authentic Clinical Experiences

First-year medical students participate in immersive, real-life clinical experiences where they apply and solidify academic knowledge.

Plenty of Room for Discovery

Third-year medical students work with faculty mentors to pursue a year of discovery in research, innovation and advocacy.

Precision Training Opportunities

Programs such as the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) and the Global Health Program prepare students to lead.