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Class of 1955

Maria Aleshin, Class of 2014

Bio

Maria Aleshin, Class of 2014, was born in Volgsk, Russia. Following her family’s immigration to America, Maria graduated from Mount Carmel high school in San Diego. She matriculated to the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in molecular and cellular biology...read on

Letter to the Class of 1955

I am both thrilled and grateful to receive the Medical Alumni Association scholarship from UCLA’s first class. Your generous contributions will alleviate some of my financial pressures and allow me to focus on pursuing my interests in medicine...read on

Class of 1961

Meena Archie, Class of 2014

Bio

Meena Archie, Class of 2014, was born in Torrance, Calif. He graduated from Palos Verdes High School at 16, earned an Associate of Arts degree in chemistry from El Camino College, and then transferred to the UCLA as a microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics major... read on

Letter to the Class of 1961

It is with much honor and gratitude that I accept your generous award. Not only does it assist me financially, but it also motivates me to continue working hard in what I have set out to accomplish...read on

Class of 1975

Caitlin McGrath, Class of 2014

Bio

Caitlin McGrath, Class of 2014, was born in a small Illinois town outside of St. Louis, Missouri. As a child, McGrath made a promise to herself that she would become a doctor to honor the memory of her father, a family physician, and the ideals he worked for... read on

Letter to the Class of 1975

My name is Caitlin McGrath, and I am a second year medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. It is with much gratitude that I write to thank you for supporting me as the Class of 1975 Medical Student Scholar for 2011-12... read on

Class of 1976

Trevor Shaddox, Class of 2014

Bio

Trevor Shaddox, Class of 2014, was born in Laguna Beach, Calif. Growing up, he was a competitive fencer, but the relationship with his family doctor, nationally known pediatrician Dr. William Sears, was a major influence on his decision to pursue a career in medicine... read on

Letter to the Class of 1976

It is truly an honor to receive the Medical Alumni Association Class of 1976 Medical Student Scholarship. Thank you for this incredible award, which will allow me to continue my passion for medicine and to pursue my dreams...read on

Class of 1979

Se Fum (Steven) Wong, Class of 2014

Bio

Se Fum (Steven) Wong, Class of 2014, was born in Philadelphia. Wong first became interested in a medical career when he observed the interactions between his family members and their physicians... read on

Letter to the Class of 1979

Thank you for providing the generous Medical Alumni Association Class of 1979 Medical Student Scholarship, which is a substantial gift that will help advance my career. I am privileged and extremely proud to be a student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA... read on