Reunions

"I am so glad there are such things as reunions because I got to see everyone as they always wanted to be as opposed to the nervous stressed out version of themselves that attended medical school. There was a real sense of bonding with this group that had been thru the "hazing" of medical school and I left wishing we'd had more time there together, maybe even a weekend at BruinWoods or a chance to pull some of our old pranks together. This is a call to all my compadres out there: there is still mischief to be had!" - Lisa Feintech, M.D. '86

Reunion 2010

Toasts to the Classes of 1955-1959, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000

During the weekend of May 15, 2010 the Medical Alumni Association will welcome alumni from the Classes of 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000, as well as the “Golden Grads,” those celebrating more than 50 years since graduating from medical school.

On this Saturday, alumni and their families will return to campus and choose from several amazing UCLA Alumni Day activities. Registration for UCLA Alumni Day is separate from the MAA Reunion Champagne Brunch.

Toast to your classmates during the MAA 2010 Reunion Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 16 at the Palomar Hotel in Westwood, which will serve as the MAA host hotel for out-of-town alumni. Invitations will be mailed in the spring. Please call the MAA office at 310-825-0988 or go to the homepage to update your contact information.

All Graduates are Invited to UCLA Alumni Day
The 2010 MAA Reunion Weekend coincides with UCLA Alumni Day, formerly UCLA Day, on Saturday, May 15. All medical alumni, regardless of graduation year, are invited to enjoy the lectures, tours, presentations and delicious food. UCLA Alumni Day and the MAA Reunion Champagne Brunch require separate registrations.

More information on UCLA Alumni Day will be available in the coming months.

“Marilyn and I thoroughly enjoyed [reunion]. It was really fun to see and chat with old friends, especially those who went through as much as we did. We were all so supportive of each other and have a tight bond.

“The Saturday UCLA Alumni Day event was a bonus. We are not able to travel much and would never have gone to that event if it had been on another weekend.

“So the entire weekend activities get a big vote of confidence from Dr. and Mrs.Charles Gehlbach.”

Charles Gehlbach M.D. ’59
Auburn, California
“Having both events the same weekend gave us an opportunity to become immersed in UCLA spirit and reconnect with friends and activities with a great UCLA flavor.”

Rick Fischel M.D.’84
Orange, California

Reunion Giving

The UCLA MAA strives to help offset the tremendous cost of medical education with the Alumni Class Scholarship Campaign. Each class has the goal of raising a minimum of $100,000 and creating an endowed scholarship fund. Once the goal has been reached, the class scholarship is awarded annually to a current medical student.

“The Class of 1976 is proud to be one of the four classes with an endowed scholarship fund, and we are on our way to our second one. As we move forward in our careers we must give back. I extend a challenge to all of you: make a pledge today to your class fund. You will make a positive difference in the future of our school and those that follow in our footsteps.”

Vena Ricketts M.D.’76,
MAA Board of Directors, Secretary/Treasurer

To make an on-line gift, please visit Make a Gift

Reunion 2009

During the weekend of May 8, 2009, the MAA welcomed the graduates from the classes of 1959, 1984 and 1999. For the first time ever, the MAA planned its Reunion Weekend to coincide with UCLA Day which took place on May 9. That Saturday, alumni and their guests returned to campus where a special luncheon was held for School of Medicine alumni. They choose from several amazing activities, such as the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center behind-the-scenes tour; the open-air bus tour of campus; and the lecture by hospital CEO Dr. David Feinberg on "Healthcare: Back to Basics." The day concluded with a barbecue hosted by Chancellor Gene Block.

Photo Galleries

View pictures from the 2007 Reunion >

View pictures from the 2008 Reunion >

View pictures from the 2009 Reunion >