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Compassionatomy: Redefining Anatomy Through Empathy and Compassion

October 15, 2024

The first patient that a medical student interacts with leaves an impression. For University of California San Diego School of Medicine students, their first patient is particularly compelling because the students’ must listen for the voice of the patient who has no voice.

A Dose of Pharmacreations

September 25, 2024

How would you treat pain in an alien, monster or superhero patient? For the young students enrolled in A Dose Of Pharmacreations, a course offered by the Sally Ride Science Academy within University of California San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the answer was multi-fold.

White Coat Ceremony Represents New Beginnings and New Responsibilities

August 30, 2024

As University of California San Diego School of Medicine welcomed its newest class of medical students on Thursday, August 29, the excitement and anticipation was palpable. The newest class of medical students, 152 entering this year, looked eagerly into the cheering crowd for their family, friends and loved ones.

Student-Run Free Clinic Project is Transforming Lives Through Holistic Care and Cooperative Learning

August 19, 2024

Finding a place to belong is a universal desire. We all want to fit in and find connections with people who inspire and encourage us. For nearly 30 years, University of California San Diego School of Medicine’s Student-Run Free Clinic Project has provided that comforting and familiar space for thousands of patients, medical students, physicians and volunteers.

White Coat Ceremony Celebrates the Inaugural Cohort of Physician Assistant Students

June 18, 2024

With nervous smiles and anticipation, the students lined up outside the Ong Family Auditorium at University of California San Diego. Inside, it was standing room only as family and friends gathered to witness a historic White Coat Ceremony.

School of Medicine Presents its Largest Graduating Class

June 7, 2024

University of California San Diego School of Medicine celebrated the Class of 2024 on Sunday, June 2, 2024. This 53rd graduating class is the largest in the school's history.

Indigenous Medicine Blanket Ceremony Honors Traditions and Celebrates Students

June 3, 2024

As the University of California San Diego School of Medicine wraps up the academic year, first year PRIME-TIDE Native American medical students were recognized, honored and blessed as they celebrated the completion of their first year of medical school with a traditional blanket ceremony.

A New Guide to Success

May 9, 2024

Studying methods. Everyone has a different theory on what works best. Just as each student’s educational journey is different, the ways we learn and retain information varies as well. No matter how we learn best, one thing we all have in common is the need for a strategy.

Community College Students Explore Health Care Careers with the California Medicine Scholars Program

March 28, 2024

School of Medicine welcomed 51 community college students to the second cohort of the California Medicine Scholars Program, a premedical pathway in which community college students receive mentorship, skills development and community building to facilitate health care-related opportunities.

Students Meet Their Match

March 15, 2024

On Friday, fourth-year medical school students nationwide learned where they matched for residency training. At UC San Diego, 141 medical students matched, with 77% of them remaining in California for their graduate medical training.
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