PRIME-LA

A Dual Master's And Medical Degree Program

PRIME-LA Focuses on the Development of Community-Minded Leaders in Healthcare

The PRIME-LA Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA prepares and enables students to address real problems in real community situations.

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A focus on leadership and advocacy, with a long-term goal to develop leaders in medicine addressing policy, care, and research in healthcare for the underserved.

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For general questions on the program, timelines, eligibility, application types, and what to expect on interview notification take a look at our FAQs page.

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Los Angeles Fires Update

See the latest updates for David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA around the LA wildfires.

January 16, 2025

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UCLA anesthesiologist Dr. Jason Lee, pictured with his teacher of the year award

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What Is an Anesthesiologist?

Award-winning teacher Dr. Jason Lee shares how to become an anesthesiologist and offers advice for those considering specializing in anesthesiology.

March 05, 2025

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UCLA residents and med-school alumni Makana Williams and Rigoberto Perez Hernandez smile at each other wearing graduation robes in front of an academic building.

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A Bruin Love Story: Makana Williams and Rigoberto Perez Hernandez

These current UCLA residents fell in love during med school. Romance changed the way they each envisioned becoming a doctor.

February 14, 2025

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Medical student Laz Curry wearing a t-shirt from his undergraduate alma mater, Yale.

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The Foster Kid Who Became a Hospital Corpsman

UCLA medical student Laz Curry is becoming a doctor for patients who count on emergency services as their primary mode of care.

February 10, 2025

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UCLA Surgical Oncologist Dr. Brian Kadera, pictured giving a talk

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What Is a Surgical Oncologist?

Meta - UCLA Surgical Oncologist Dr. Brian Kadera explains how to become a surgical oncologist and shares his best advice for those interested in his field.

November 27, 2024

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