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What Does An Anesthesiologist Do Doctor Holding Patient Hand
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What Does an Anesthesiologist Do?

Did you know it takes a lot of work to keep an operating room patient stable, including managing blood pressure, heart rate and response to surgery? Learn more

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Benefits of Bilingual Physicians Habla Espanol Question
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The Benefits of Bilingual Physicians

In a multicultural world, being bilingual in medicine can help reduce the challenges faced by some patients and their families who don’t speak English.

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Illustration of Quick Brain Exercises for Med Students
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Quick Brain Exercises for Medical Students

Practicing mindfulness for just 10 or 20 minutes each day can help harried med students slow down, be mindful, and achieve clarity.

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Advice for students considering medical school
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Applying to Out-of-State Friendly Medical Schools

A UCLA student from the East Coast talks about moving out-of-state to California for medical school and how campus resources helped her succeed.

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Reasons to Study Medicine Students in White Coats Pose for Selfie
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Why Medicine? 3 Reasons to Go to Medical School

Whether medical students are inspired by a love of science or a love of people (or both), here are three reasons to enter the profession.

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Pursuing an MD and PhD A group of students attend an MSTP event
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Pursuing an MD and PhD in a Dual Degree Program

Medical students who want to change policies, work in bioengineering, or conduct groundbreaking research should consider a joint MD and PhD program.

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First-generation students accepted into UCLA PRIME Medical School Program
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First Generation Medical Student Balances Education and Family

Originally from Baldwin Park, Edgar Corona is now a student in the UCLA PRIME Medical School Program, determined to serve Latino communities.

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Types Of Oncology Specialists Mother Hugging Daughter Undergoing Chemotherapy
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Types of Oncology Specialists

Oncology specialists each focus on a different area of cancer treatment: medicine (such as chemotherapy), radiation, and surgery.

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Choosing to Become a Physician Doctor Interviewing Patient
Career Development

How to Become a Doctor

Choosing to become a physician is a decision not to be taken lightly. Medicine is a rewarding and demanding field that requires extensive, varied expertise.

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Dual Degrees for Future Physician Leaders Illustration of Super Student
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Dual Degrees for Future Physician Leaders

A dual degree (MD and Master's) program can help future physicians develop the skills they'll need to reshape healthcare delivery across all communities.

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