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UCLA Medical Student Co-Authors 22 Papers, Leads Access To Care Efforts
From a brand partner: Benjamin co-founded a medical Spanish program and is already being recognized for his impact as a first-year student.

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What is the star student’s name?
Benjamin
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What grade is the student in?
Medical School
How do you know the star student?
He's my son
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
He’s a student at UCLA medical school who, in addition to being an author on 22 published papers, has done incredible work increasing access to medical care and co-founded the medical Spanish education program at UCLA. Only a first-year medical student, he has already been honored by UCLA for his accomplishments.
What three words best describe your star student?
Caring. Innovative. Visionary.
Keep up the great work, Benjamin! If you know a star student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.
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