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UCLA’s first medical informatics PhD, Samir Akre, pictured with his family on the day of his dissertation defense.
Research & Labs, Spotlight, Students

Meet UCLA’s First Medical Informatics PhD

Samir Akre is getting a PhD in medical informatics at UCLA. He studies how consumer wearable devices can inform mental health interventions.

5 min read
First-year medical students received their white coats during a ceremony Sept. 6 at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Students

Three medical students driven by social justice

First-year medical students received their white coats during a ceremony Sept. 6 at UCLA's Royce Hall.

3 min read
PhD Student Rochelle Lai in the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology program
Research & Labs, Students

Clinical Dietitian Pursues Basic Science Research to Help Patients

UCLA PhD student Rochelle Lai investigates ways for treating metabolic diseases at the cellular level.

5 min read
Medical student Shannon Richardson, pictured here in front of Geffen Hall, shares her story of becoming a doctor.
Students

From Aspiring Olympian to Future Urological Surgeon-Scientist

UCLA medical student Shannon Richardson is becoming a doctor committed to improving global health equity.

5 min read
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.

8 min read
Medical student Maria Tercero Paz, pictured here in her White Coat, shares her story of becoming a doctor
Spotlight

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.

4 min read
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.

4 min read
Medical student Antony Alvarado, pictured here speaking at an event, shares his story of becoming a doctor.
Students

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.

7 min read
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.

4 min read
Medical student Samuel Edwards posing in his white coat
Students

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.

6 min read