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Three UCLA physicians elected to the Association of American Physicians
Three UCLA faculty members —Dr. Lillian Gelberg, Dr. Roger Lo and Dr. Jeffrey Saver— have been elected to the Association of American Physicians
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.
Sports Medicine Careers
Sports medicine is a microcosm of medicine focused on athletes. UCLA sports medicine physicians provide an inside look at sports medicine careers.
Sports Neurologist - Sports Medicine Career
A UCLA sports medicine physician explains how to pursue a career in sports neurology.
Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Career
A UCLA sports medicine expert explains how to pursue a career as a certified athletic trainer.
Our Services
The Office of Academic Affairs for the David Geffen School of Medicine provides School of Medicine departments with the following services:
- Proper implementation of academic personnel policies for the UC system and for UCLA specifically
- Review and approval of academic recruitment, appointment, merit, and promotion actions
- Faculty development and mentoring
- Health Sciences Compensation Plan administration
- Review, approval, and implementation of annual departmental budgets for Health Sciences Compensation Plan faculty
- Provide forms and links for academic actions, policy, and forms
- Support for the UCLA international community through immigration and special program advising, support, and advocacy.