Student Spotlight

First-general medical student Danny Đoàn, pictured presenting his research on cardiovascular health and sexual minority groups.
Spotlight

Becoming the Physician His Underserved Hometown Needs—and Deserves

First-generation UCLA medical student Danny Đoàn is becoming a doctor who plans to uplift historically underserved communities.

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Medical student Maria Tercero Paz, pictured here in her White Coat, shares her story of becoming a doctor
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Med Student Dreams of Healing Systemic Inequities

UCLA medical student Maria Tercero Paz is becoming a doctor who hopes to heal the wounds of structural inequities.

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Medical student Mikayla Mefford, pictured here completing training in the operating room, shares her story of becoming a doctor
Students

Future Physician Looks Forward to Being Vulnerable with Patients

UCLA medical student Mikayla Mefford is becoming a doctor who values being compassionate and vulnerable with patients.

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Medical student Antony Alvarado, pictured here speaking at an event, shares his story of becoming a doctor.
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Multiple Cancer Diagnoses Inspire Antony Alvarado’s Medical Career Dreams

UCLA medical student Antony Alvarado is becoming a doctor who hopes to serve his medically marginalized Latinx community.

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Medical student Joy Xu, pictured in front of the DGSOM sign, shares her story of becoming a doctor.
Students

Future Physician Values Thinking Critically and Helping Others

UCLA medical student Joy Xu is becoming a doctor who values critical thinking and helping others.

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Medical student Samuel Edwards posing in his white coat
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Helping people in underserved areas live their healthiest lives

UCLA medical student Samuel Edwards is becoming a doctor dedicated to serving marginalized or underserved communities.

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Medical student Clara Đỗ Trần Nguyễn, pictured in her white coat along with her two physician sisters, shares her story of becoming a doctor
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Healing Immigrant Communities Through Mental Health Advocacy

UCLA medical student Clara Đỗ Trần Nguyễn is becoming a doctor to increase mental health care in Asian American and immigrant communities.

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Tereza Vitkovska, pictured during her White Coat Ceremony, shares her story of becoming a doctor
Students

Leaving Ukraine Made Her Medical Training More Challenging—and More Significant

UCLA medical student Tereza Vitkovska is becoming a doctor who hopes to serve patients in Ukraine and the United States.

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Medical student Eric Smith, pictured wearing his white coat, shares his story of becoming a doctor
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A Novel Allergy Treatment Turned His Medical Fears into Career Goals

UCLA medical student Eric Smith is becoming a doctor who wants to change patients’ lives through head and neck surgery.

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Rigoberto Perez Hernandez, pictured here with fellow UCLA resident and the Bruin mascots, shares his story of becoming a doctor
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From Childhood Interpreter to Physician—Med Student Honors Family and Community

Medical student Rigoberto Perez Hernandez is becoming a doctor dedicated to serving California communities.

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Medical student Chelsea Pan, pictured on the roof of a hospital, shares her story of becoming a doctor
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Chinese Medicine and Art History Inform One Student’s Approach to Care

UCLA medical student Chelsea Pan is becoming a doctor attuned to her patients’ values, backgrounds, and preference.

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UCLA medical student Kirandeep Kaur, pictured with her mother, talks about matching into residency.
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Matching Into Residency: Kirandeep Kaur’s Story

Medical student Kirandeep Kaur talks about matching into residency and leaving her second home.

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UCLA medical student Reem Karmouta, pictured celebrating Match Day, discusses matching into residency.
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Matching Into Residency: Reem Karmouta’s Story

Medical student Reem Karmouta talks about matching into residency while navigating a personal challenge.

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Medical student Clare Moffatt, pictured here during her White Coat ceremony shares her story of becoming a doctor
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The Head and Neck’s Intricate Anatomy Inspired a Career Dream

UCLA medical student Clare Moffatt is becoming a doctor focused on the neck’s complex, delicate anatomy.

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Medical students Myles Anderson, pictured in front of the UCLA library, shares why he's becoming a doctor
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Becoming a Doctor Underscores the Importance of Being Human

UCLA medical student Myles Anderson is becoming a doctor who shows up for under-resourced and vulnerable populations.

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