Education

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Education

Your Program, Your Path

Our medical students, trainees, and postdocs care for local communities, make discoveries in the lab, and form lifelong bonds — all while gaining the skills they need to change the face of health and advance our commitment to inclusive excellence.

Pre-Health Programs

Pre-med and post-baccalaureate programs designed to prepare promising students for professional training and careers in medicine.

Start Your Journey Here

Medical Students

A dynamic new curriculum, a range of articulated and concurrent medical degree programs, and once-in-a-lifetime learning experiences.

Start Your Training

Residents & Fellows

Renowned training sites with strong residency and fellowship programs equip future health leaders and clinicians to thrive anywhere.

Continue Your Education at UCLA

Graduate Trainees

With specialized training and research opportunities, our PhD programs strengthen clinical and basic science expertise through collaboration with world-renowned investigators.

Pursue Educational Excellence

Postdoctoral Scholars

Hone independent research skills and pursue your career goals through the resources, opportunities, and scientific community within UCLA’s Biomedical, Life, and Health Sciences.

Sharpen Your Skills

Professional Development

Explore courses designed to help medical professionals maintain and upgrade clinical skills and knowledge and remain current with basic science research.

Expand Your Expertise

What Impact Will Your Education Have on the World?

A medical education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is about more than just learning.

Feel the LA Love

No matter what interests you hold dear, you'll find something to love in Los Angeles. 

  • Medical School Education and Research
    Hospital and research centers are situated just across the street from one another.
  • State of the Art Medical School Buildings
    A state-of-the-art medical education building, tailored to fit all of your learning needs.
  • Medical School Students have access to local beaches
    Vibrant Westside communities to explore, from Manhattan Beach to Malibu, and everything in between.
  • Medical School Botanical Gardens
    Walk across the street to the botanical gardens to lose yourself when you need a breather.
  • Medical School Training Locations
    Vibrant Westside communities to explore, from Manhattan Beach to Malibu, and everything in between.
  • Medical-School-Students-Faculty-Staff-Benefits
    Enjoy all the benefits of being a student, faculty, or staff with just a short walk to north campus.
  • Medical School Students have access to hiking trails and nature
    Medical School Students have access to hiking trails and nature
  • Arts Museums and Culture for Medical School Students
    Feed your soul with a thriving arts district, countless museums, and murals that paint the city.

#1

UCLA, Nationally Ranked Public University, 2025

#1

UCLA Health, in California and Los Angeles, 2025

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Sunny days per year in Los Angeles, on average

Launch the Life You Were Meant to Live

Chase breakthroughs, unleash discoveries and find your people at a nationally ranked medical school in one of the most diverse cities in the world.