Student Spotlight

Becoming the Physician She Always Wanted to Meet

First-generation UCLA medical student Liliana Perez is becoming a doctor dedicated to serving underserved populations.

Harnessing Research to Improve Sexual Healthcare Access

UCLA medical student Nafisa Wara is becoming a doctor dedicated to improving global access to sexual health resources.

From the Coroner’s Office to Med School: One Student’s Unique Journey

UCLA medical student Mario Eusebio is becoming a doctor who gives back to his community and shares his knowledge with future generations.

Overcoming Obstacles to Become a Physician and Advocate

First-generation UCLA medical student Yoselin Moetamedi Garcia shares how she found a path toward becoming a doctor.

Med student Lynn Nguyen: Continuing the traditions of rén

Becoming a Doctor: Addee Lerner

UCLA medical school shares his story of becoming a doctor, including how he got into medical school.

Becoming a Doctor: Nichole Legaspi

First-generation UCLA medical student shares how she overcame setbacks to get into medical school.

Becoming a Doctor: Tristan Paul Bennett

A UCLA student athlete shares how he got into medical school and adjusted to the academic pressure.

Becoming a Doctor: Gustavo Castellanos

First-generation UCLA medical student Gustavo Castellanos shares all the challenges he overcame before he got into medical school.

Becoming a Doctor: Ky'Tavia Stafford-Carreker

UCLA medical student Ky'Tavia Stafford-Carreker discusses becoming a doctor and mitigating health disparities.

Becoming a Doctor: Faustino Gonzalez Barrales

UCLA medical student Faustino Gonzalez Barrales discusses becoming a doctor and how to get into medical school.

Becoming a Doctor: Aboubacar Cherif

UCLA medical student Aboubacar Cherif discusses becoming a doctor as well as his immigrant experience.