Department of Medicine's Office of Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence

Together we are stronger. Together we are better.

Welcome to the UCLA Department of Medicine Office of Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence!

The mission of UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) Office of Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence (CEIE) is to advance community engagement and inclusive excellence for students, residents, fellows and faculty in the context of committed community partnerships, outstanding scholarship/innovation and the highest level of compassionate, high-quality care for our patients. To do this, we focus our efforts on open conversation, sharing ideas, data and knowledge to build a thriving and inclusive community that fosters success for all.

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About Us

Meet the DoM CEIE leadership, team and advisory board.

DoM Community Engagement and Inclusive Excellence Newsletter

Read the latest updates and announcements from the DoM CEIE team.

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First Gen Mentorship for UCLA Medical Students | Dr. Casillas & Cristina

Listen to Alejandra Casillas, MD, MSHS and her mentee, Cristina Valdovinos, MPH, MD, share their experiences on being First Gen in the field of medicine.

Upcoming Events

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In-person | Online

DoM Grand Rounds

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Tamkin Auditorium
757 Westwood Plaza B-130 Los Angeles, CA 90024
June 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In-person | Online

DoM Grand Rounds

West LA VA Medical Center
11301 Wilshire Blvd Bld 500 Los Angeles, CA 90073
June 25, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tell us what you think!

We are interested in hearing from YOU! Click on the button and let us know what our office could do to support community engagement and inclusion excellence efforts in DoM.