Chase breakthroughs, unleash discoveries and find your people at a nationally ranked medical school, on a vibrant campus, in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
The Office of Admissions staff is working remotely until further notice. Inquiries should be directed via email during this time: somadmiss@mednet.ucla.edu
Join a strong environment where students make an impact as they prepare for a future in which scientific knowledge, societal values, and human needs are ever-changing. Change the face of medicine with us.
PRIME-LA is a 5-year dual degree program focusing on the development of leaders in medicine who will improve health care delivery, research, and policy in underserved communities.
In partnership with Caltech, the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is dedicated to educating and training exceptionally qualified individuals for careers in the biomedical and socio-medical sciences.
Students may also choose to apply to one of our optional pathways, which provides a more focused educational experience in one of two areas.
diversity_1 Urban Health Equity PathwayFor students who are interested in a focus on knowledge, skills, and experience with communities that have historically been economically and socially marginalized, with limited access to healthcare, focusing on South Los Angeles.
For students who wish to have transformative global experiences that will shape their practice and stay with them for life.
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We are sensitive to the challenges for applicants due to COVID-19 and take that into consideration.
Updated DGSOM Statement (Dated: April 4, 2024)
The David Geffen School of Medicine is sensitive to the challenges imposed on applicants due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has taken steps to assess the pandemic impact in the holistic application review process. We understand that applicant premedical experiences during the pandemic will continue to undergo modifications. There will be various opportunities in the application to detail any impacts on coursework, activities, and beyond.
Please note that:
1) Applicants should include all relevant experiences on the application, including virtual or in-person activities.
2) Applicants should include courses whether virtual or in-person. Grading options will be accepted (letter grades or pass/fail assessments) based on personal needs during the years 2020 and 2021.
3) MCAT scores from January 2019 through September 15, 2024, will be accepted for consideration.
The wide-ranging effects of the pandemic have engendered remarkable resilience in our applicants. We view this resilience as an asset to the field of medicine and the next generation of physicians. Careful consideration of the pandemic impact will be assessed during the review of each application.
