Search

Filter Results

Categories

Topics

Reset Search
Medical student Eric Smith, pictured wearing his white coat, shares his story of becoming a doctor
Students

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.

4 min read
Medical student Kendra Arriaga-Castellanos, pictured here, shares her story of becoming a doctor
Students

She Rarely Saw Doctors Growing Up. Now She’s Becoming One

UCLA medical student Kendra Arriaga-Castellanos is becoming a doctor who empowers and serves underrepresented and marginalized communities.

6 min read
Rigoberto Perez Hernandez, pictured here with fellow UCLA resident and the Bruin mascots, shares his story of becoming a doctor
Students

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.

5 min read
Medical student Chelsea Pan, pictured on the roof of a hospital, shares her story of becoming a doctor
Students

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.

4 min read
UCLA medical student Kirandeep Kaur, pictured with her mother, talks about matching into residency.
Students

Matching Into Residency: Kirandeep Kaur’s Story

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

6 min read
Medical student Rigoberto Perez Hernandez pictured with his residency match results
Students

UCLA medical students celebrate Match Day and their ability to overcome barriers

UCLA medical students share the ups and downs of matching into residency.

4 min read
UCLA medical student Reem Karmouta, pictured celebrating Match Day, discusses matching into residency.
Students

Matching Into Residency: Reem Karmouta’s Story

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

6 min read
Medical student Clare Moffatt, pictured here during her White Coat ceremony shares her story of becoming a doctor
Students

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.

3 min read
Medical students Myles Anderson, pictured in front of the UCLA library, shares why he's becoming a doctor
Students

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.

5 min read
Liliana Perez, pictured with a medical model, shares why she's becoming a doctor
Students

Becoming the Physician She Always Wanted to Meet

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

4 min read