During a period of revolutionary change in biomedical research and patient care, the educational programs of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA prepare graduates for distinguished careers in clinical practice, teaching, research and public service. These exceptional men and women provide quality treatment for their patients, contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge, serve as industry leaders, and continue learning throughout their careers.

UCLA Medical Center and Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Brain Research Institute and other affiliated entities provide tremendous scope and exceptional specialty and subspecialty care. Known worldwide for its pioneering technological contributions, including advancements in organ transplantation, imaging, minimally invasive surgery, cancer therapy and stroke treatment, UCLA Medical Center continues to be ranked "Best in the West" by U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of America's hospitals.

These accomplishments come in the face of major state and federal budget cuts that threaten to decrease support for UCLA's
hospitals and physicians; managed care and its impact on how medicine is practiced; major expenses mandated by increasing government regulations; and lower payments from insurers. Gifts to UCLA Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA ensure that these institutions and their programs continue to excel and grow. Your support directly touches the lives of everyone involved in these efforts and, ultimately, the patients who benefit from such unparalleled expertise.