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How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers Students and mentors pose for a selfie at the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Career Development

How Friendships Enhance Medical Careers

Dr. Chang and Dr. Baweja explain how developing a close friendship in med school made them better students, and eventually, better doctors.

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Infectious disease specialists work on immunizations and antibiotic resistance
Career Development

What Does an Infectious Disease Doctor Do?

Infectious disease specialists do critical behind-the-scenes work on issues like immunizations and antibiotic resistance to both treat and prevent infections.

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Time management for UCLA medical students
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Time Management in Medical School - 3 Simple Tips

With a little planning—and some helpful advice from peers—students can find a healthy balance during med school using these time management tips.

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What is neurobiology? 3D Model of the Human Brain and Spinal Stem
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What Is Neurobiology?

Dr. Paul Micevych, UCLA Neuroendocrinologist and Chair of the Neurobiology Department, describes a typical day for a neurobiologist.

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Medical School Prerequisites and Nontraditional Students Illustration
Career Development

Non Traditional Medical Student Finds Alternate Path to Med School

There are numerous programs that help nontraditional students complete the required coursework and provide guidance on the application process.

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UCLA Summer Programs SHPEP Prepares Students for Careers in Healthcare Group Photo
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UCLA Summer Programs - SHPEP

SHPEP (Summer Health Professions Education Program) prepares underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged students for medical careers.

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DO versus MD - What's the Difference? Illustration
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Do vs MD - What Is the Difference?

Trying to decide between a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree? Our guide covers the similarities and the differences.

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Getting into Dermatology Skin Cancer Detection
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How to Become a Dermatologist

Dermatology diagnoses and treats skin, hair and nail disorders. This rewarding discipline has many subspecialties, but it's also a competitive field.

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Medical technology advances of the past 50 years
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Medical Advances in Technology of the Past 50 Years

What was healthcare like in the age of Don Draper, when Lyndon B. Johnson was president and Martin Luther King Jr. marched for civil rights?

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Trauma Surgeons vs ER Doctors View of Busy Operating Room
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Trauma Surgeons vs ER Doctors - What Is the Difference?

Wondering what the difference is between trauma surgeons and ER doctors? How and when do they work together? Dr. Brant Putnam explains.

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