PRIME-LA

All PRIME Fall 2022 med degree seeking students retreat

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 the underserved.

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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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UCLA Surgical Oncologist Dr. Brian Kadera, pictured giving a talk
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What Is a Surgical Oncologist?

Meta - UCLA Surgical Oncologist Dr. Brian Kadera explains how to become a surgical oncologist and shares his best advice for those interested in his field.

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