This Date in UCSF History: Cuts and Fee Increase
[Originally published in Synapse on September 9, 2004.] The University of California sustained its fourth budget cut in a row when the state legislature adopted the 2004-05 budget last month.
The UCSF Privilege
After seven weeks with my nose glued to the books learning as much as I could about the renal, endocrine...
The Maternal Wall Bias
Federal regulations are establishing stronger rights for career women in a variety of industries choosing to have babies, but these...
Dr. Mary Maxon: Inspiring Women in Sciences
Women are notoriously underrepresented in the world of politics. In Congress, only 20% of the seats are held by women...
Let Food be Thy Medicine
Furiously mincing the last of the onion and mushrooms, aggressively churning the lentil marinara to a thick paste, and scrambling...
The Real Patient
Wearing my white coat with my stethoscope hanging around my neck, I knock. I introduce myself while going through a...
Swayed by Stereotypes
“Mr. Hayward is a 45-year-old African-American male with hypertension who presents with dyspnea on exertion…” Patient narratives like the one...
The New Word on the Street: “Bridges”
This year, UCSF introduced Bridges, a new curriculum for first year medical students. The new curriculum involves 1.5 preclinical years...
Diversity Spotlight: One-on-One with Kaveh Ashrafi
Dr. Kaveh Ashrafi started his life under circumstances many might think of as extremely challenging. Separated from his family at...
Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Diane Barber
Dr. Diane Barber is an Endowed Professor and Chair in the UCSF Department of Cell and Tissue Biology. Students in...