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 DGSOM class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony

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The 2026 class of DGSOM medical students celebrated their graduation on May 29.

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