PRIME-LA

A Dual Master's And Medical Degree Program

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

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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 California communities.

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UCLA alumnus Fred Ramsdell wins 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

UCLA alumnus Fred Ramsdell wins 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

October 06, 2025

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The Aspiring Surgeon Taking a Stand for Latino Communities

UCLA medical student Jose Segura-Bermudez is becoming a doctor who provides compassionate, culturally competent care to Latino patients.

September 05, 2025

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How physical activity may fight Parkinson’s disease symptoms

A UCLA study finds that physical activity may fight Parkinson’s disease symptoms

September 03, 2025

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UCLA scientists develop off-the-shelf immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer

An off-the-shelf immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer uses specially engineered immune cells to attack cancer tumors.

August 29, 2025

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Many patients with advanced cancer feel their treatment is not aligned with their personal care goals

A new UCLA study suggests communication could be essential to optimize quality of life in advanced cancer care.

August 26, 2025

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