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Switzer Prize recognizes medicine’s unsung heroes

UCLA Aims to Fill Gap In Number of Latino Physicians Serving Disadvantaged Communities

Programs like PRIME and UCLA/Drew encourage students from underrepresented communities to enter medicine and reduce health care disparities.

The Importance of Compassionate Healthcare

What does the Gold Humanism Honor Society do? The organization recognizes medical students who consistently demonstrate extraordinary humanism.

Post Bacc Pre Med Programs

There are many pathways to med school and it's not always a straight road. Post-baccalaureate pre-med programs position candidates for success.

Working Out in Medical School

Finding time for anything beyond studying is a challenge for most medical students, but working out in medical school is vital for the body and the mind.

School of Medicine forums explore pathways to social change

Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist - What Is the Difference?

Dr. Jo Ann Giaconi, Ophthalmologist at the Stein Eye Institute, describes the similarities and differences between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist.

What Is Dermatopathology?

Dermatopathology is the study of skin pathology. While dermatologists treat patients, dermatopathologists receive biopsy specimens and make diagnoses.

How to Make Friends in Medical School

Read one UCLA student's advice on breaking the ice, finding the right communities, and making friends in medical school.

Staying Healthy in Medical School Takes Planning

It's not always easy but by planning ahead, making conscious choices and utilizing campus resources, medical students can stay fit and healthy.