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Cure for Loneliness A Companion Walks with an Elderly Patient
Career Development

Finding a Cure for Loneliness

Hospitalizations are very precarious times for older people. Companion Care Program volunteers can help these patients feel less lonely during their stay.

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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.

2 min read
What to Expect in Medical School

What to Expect in the Second Year of Medical School

The second year is designed to move med students closer to their future roles as physicians. Learn more about what to expect from a former student.

2 min read
Time management for UCLA medical students
Career Development

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.

2 min read
Get prepared for medical school

Preparing for Medical School Applications

Theodore Hall, MD, UCLA Associate Dean for Admissions at David Geffen School of Medicine shares 5 tips for preparing a strong med school application.

3 min read
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.

2 min read
What is neurobiology? 3D Model of the Human Brain and Spinal Stem
Career Development

What Is Neurobiology?

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

2 min read
UCLA Celebrates Medical Graduates
Awards & Recognition

UCLA Celebrates 3 Medical Graduates Who Overcame Extraordinary Odds

Earning an MD is a tough journey for any student, but three UCLA graduates overcame additional hurdles to achieve their dream of becoming a doctor

2 min read
The virus HSV-1 causes cold sores
Research & Labs

UCLA Study Produces Clearest Images to Date of HSV-1

UCLA researchers have produced the clearest 3-D images of the virus that causes cold sores, allowing them to map HSV-1 structure.

2 min read
Community

‘Laker for a Day’ Facebook Video Inspires Man to Donate His Kidney

Laker superfan decides to donate a kidney to his ailing father after watching "Laker for a Day" Facebook video and is later honored on court by the team.

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