At the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM), we believe that healthcare is a human right. We are educating the next generation of physicians, physician-scientists, and researchers with that belief in mind. The core values of justice, equity, and diversity inclusion are inseparable from our institutional goals of excellence in all tenets of healthcare, research, education, and community engagement.
Our initiatives aim to reach and engage our community from the DGSOM, the health system, and UCLA at large.
Events to reflect on and explore Blackness, not only in our nation's history but in the professions of medicine and science.
Black Men in White Coats: The film will be available to screen from 02/06 - 02/08 and you will be able to view it anytime on these dates.
Keynote speaking event featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and creator of the landmark 1619 Project.
Building community through discussions focused on EDI issues affecting minority groups in academic medicine and healthcare.
The core values of diversity and inclusion are inseparable from our institutional goals of excellence in all tenets of healthcare, research, education, and community engagement. With the active support of its leadership, DGSOM is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds who represent the communities served by the University of California.
Our goal is to foster an environment of respect that celebrates the unique perspectives, contributions, and expertise that each individual brings to DGSOM. Through a process of continual reevaluation, reflection, and feedback, we are unwavering in our dedication to achieve justice, equity and diversity inclusion.
Adopted March 2020
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
The commitments and priorities outlined here represent the first step in our planning, development and implementation process.
Strategies and actions across all areas will be co-created over the coming months and years in close collaboration with the DGSOM Faculty Equity and Diversity Inclusion Committee, the DGSOM Staff Racial Justice Task Force, and our entire DGSOM community of trainees, staff and faculty.
UCLA has a robust system of reporting and support resources for those in need of guidance, counseling or resolution services.
These range from confidential counseling and anonymous reporting to mental health support and emergency services.
UCLA has an expansive footprint spanning the greater Los Angeles area, giving you a wide spectrum of learning opportunities. You’ll meet Angelenos, and folks from around the globe, from all walks of life and experience the diversity of the city while you are at it.
Work so meaningful it expands how you define yourself.
Living a life of impact. Our community is made up of amazing, strong, and talented leaders who care deeply and work to impact our world for good.
