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Career Development

A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician Doctor Talking to Young Patient
Career Development

A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician at UCLA

What's it like to be a pediatrician? One UCLA doctor describes a typical day treating pediatric patients at at the David Geffen School of Medicine.

January 11, 2017
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A Quick Look at Pediatric Subspecialties Doctor and Child Patient
Career Development

A Quick Look at Pediatric Subspecialties

Our guide covers the most common pediatric subspecialties, from neonatology and pediatric cardiology to pediatric oncology and infectious diseases.

July 13, 2018
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 DGSOM-Anderson Program for Leadership in Academic Medicine cohort
Career Development

Announcing the DGSOM-Anderson Program for Leadership in Academic Medicine

The program aims to identify and develop effective faculty leaders in academic medicine

April 08, 2024
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Aparna Bhaduri
Career Development

Aparna Bhaduri receives career development award for brain cancer research

Aparna Bhaduri, an assistant professor of biological chemistry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received the Distinguished Scientis...

December 13, 2022
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Practicing Plastic Surgery vs. Dermatology
Career Development

Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Dr. Jason Roostaeian discusses dermatology vs. plastic surgery: where the two overlap and how they differ, both in medical school and in practice.

November 16, 2016
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DO versus MD - What's the Difference? Illustration
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Do vs MD - What Is the Difference?

Trying to decide between a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree? Our guide covers the similarities and the differences.

April 26, 2017
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Dual Degrees for Future Physician Leaders Illustration of Super Student
Career Development

Dual Degrees for Future Physician Leaders

A dual degree (MD and Master's) program can help future physicians develop the skills they'll need to reshape healthcare delivery across all communities.

July 20, 2018
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Ethics Symposium
Career Development

Ethics in Medicine

Ethical issues in medicine emerge every day. How clinicians handle these moral dilemmas directly impacts the quality of care and patient experience.

September 14, 2018
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Cure for Loneliness A Companion Walks with an Elderly Patient
Career Development

Finding a Cure for Loneliness

Hospitalizations are very precarious times for older people. Companion Care Program volunteers can help these patients feel less lonely during their stay.

July 13, 2018
1 min read
How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers Students and mentors pose for a selfie at the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Career Development

How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers

Dr. Chang and Dr. Baweja explain how developing a close friendship in med school made them better students, and eventually, better doctors.

July 06, 2018
2 min read
How Medical TV Shows Get Their Facts A table of medical equipment and learning materials
Career Development

How Medical TV Shows Get Their Facts Straight

While some TV shows take more creative liberties than others, many strive to accurately portray hospital settings, relying on real doctors for guidance.

June 08, 2016
3 min read
Getting into Dermatology Skin Cancer Detection
Career Development

How to Become a Dermatologist

Dermatology diagnoses and treats skin, hair and nail disorders. This rewarding discipline has many subspecialties, but it's also a competitive field.

April 10, 2017
2 min read
Choosing to Become a Physician Doctor Interviewing Patient
Career Development

How to Become a Doctor

Choosing to become a physician is a decision not to be taken lightly. Medicine is a rewarding and demanding field that requires extensive, varied expertise.

July 20, 2018
2 min read
Qualities of a neurologist
Career Development

How to Become a Neurologist

What does it take to be a neurologist? Dr. Charles Flippen II, a UCLA neurologist, believes it takes curious, committed, and compassionate individuals.

September 21, 2018
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Pediatric Surgery at UCLA Doctor and Young Patient
Career Development

How to Become a Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Daniel DeUgarte, Pediatric Surgeon at UCLA, describes what it takes to pursue this specialty in medicine and what a typical day looks like.

September 08, 2015
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