Academic

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 16:00

Dr. Mary Maxon: Inspiring Women in Sciences

By The Science Pol...

Women are notoriously underrepresented in the world of politics.

Friday, March 10, 2017 - 16:42

Let Food be Thy Medicine

By Steve Herron

Furiously mincing the last of the onion and mushrooms, aggressively churning the lentil marinara to a thick paste, and scrambling to arrange the last of the garnishes before, "Time's up!

Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 10:15

The Real Patient

By Sarah Takimoto

Wearing my white coat with my stethoscope hanging around my neck, I knock. I introduce myself while going through a checklist in my mind: say hello, ask how the patient would like to be addressed, start with the chief complaint.

Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 10:31

Swayed by Stereotypes

By Jason Parad
“Mr. Hayward is a 45-year-old African-American male with hypertension who presents with dyspnea on exertion…” Patient narratives like the one above traditionally open with a mention of race. That has begun to change, however, as UCSF and peer institutions move to discourage this practice—in some cases as early as in the first months of medical school.
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 16:27

The New Word on the Street: “Bridges”

By Synapse
This year, UCSF introduced Bridges, a new curriculum for first year medical students. The new curriculum involves 1.5 preclinical years instead of two, and features three major components: Foundational Sciences (FS), Core Inquiry Curriculum (CIC), and Clinical Microsystems Clerkship (CMC). With so many moving parts, trying to understand each piece is a challenge even for the first year medical students experiencing the new curriculum. Synapse’s newest column, Crossing Bridges, provides an insider view from five first year medical students as they break down the new curriculum’s different components.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 15:23

Diversity Spotlight: One-on-One with Kaveh Ashrafi

By Francesca Aloisio
Dr. Kaveh Ashrafi started his life under circumstances many might think of as extremely challenging. Separated from his family at an early age because of the political circumstances in his native Iran, Ashrafi lived on his own in a previously unknown country for 18 months when he was just 13 years old.
Monday, March 21, 2016 - 09:05

Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Diane Barber

By Francesca Aloisio

Dr. Diane Barber is an Endowed Professor and Chair in the UCSF Department of Cell and Tissue Biology. Students in a number of graduate programs know Diane as the Director of the BMS260 Cell Biology core course.

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 10:47

Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Dr. Saul Villeda

By Francesca Aloisio
Before I first stumbled into a research laboratory in college, I never imagined that I could or would end up pursuing a career in academic research. During the six years since I was captivated by the life sciences, I have taken an interest in how other researchers like me found themselves in this wonderful and challenging field. Diversity Spotlight is a new quarterly column where I will highlight the journeys of UCSF faculty who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in academia.
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 08:42

UCSF Joins Forces with Dental Students Across the Nation

By Anna Nonaka

“If not you, then who? If not now, then when?”

Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 08:07

Dr. Hiten Madhani Wins 2015 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

By Jenny Qi
Each year, the ASGD and GDAA call for students and alumni to nominate faculty who have gone above and beyond their duties as professors, providing academic, professional and personal support and dedication to student mentorship. The Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award is an exceptional opportunity for trainees to express their appreciation for the faculty mentors who have changed their lives. The Associated Students of the Graduate Division (ASGD) and the Graduate Division Alumni Association (GDAA) have selected Dr. Hiten Madhani, MD, PhD, as this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentorship Awardee.