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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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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The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA class of 2026 holds up their Match Day cards at Geffen Hall at UCLA

UCLA medical students celebrate Match Day on their path to becoming practicing doctors

Karla Murillo was among the 150 medical students who gathered at UCLA’s Geffen Hall for the nationwide, annual celebration of Match Day on March 20.

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