About
Dr. Frederick Ferguson is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at UCLA. He completed his medical degree through the UCLA/Charles R. Drew Medical Education Program and his residency in Family Medicine at UCLA.
Dr. Ferguson is also a recent graduate of the National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP) at UCLA, where his research focused on health services, healthcare access, and institutional trust among structurally marginalized populations. His work includes investigations into cardiovascular risk and the impact of mission-oriented training programs on physician practice in medically underserved settings. Clinically, he provides primary care at our UCLA safety-net family health Mid Valley Comprehensive Health Center and mentors medical students and residents. He was honored as a DGSOM 2025-2027 Bruin Scholar for his commitment to research that advances the health and health care of communities and patient populations.
Cohort
2025-26
Projects
- Validating Dietary Quality Measures and Exploring Barriers to Healthy Eating Among Older Adults in Los Angeles