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This Date in UCSF History

This Date in UCSF History: UC VP Hears Students’ Concerns

[Originally published in Synapse on November 16, 1995.] Tuition increases, affirmative action, library resources, and maternity leave were the main topics of discussion at a Nov. 8 meeting of student representatives with Dennis Galligani, assistant vice-president for academic affairs for the...

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The Real Patient

February 12, 2017

Wearing my white coat with my stethoscope hanging around my neck, I knock. I introduce myself while going through a...

Swayed by Stereotypes

December 1, 2016

“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”

October 29, 2016

This year, UCSF introduced Bridges, a new curriculum for first year medical students. The new curriculum involves 1.5 preclinical years...

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Diversity Spotlight: One-on-One with Kaveh Ashrafi

May 25, 2016

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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

March 21, 2016

Francesca Aloisio

Dr. Diane Barber is an Endowed Professor and Chair in the UCSF Department of Cell and Tissue Biology. Students in...

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Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Dr. Saul Villeda

November 30, 2015

Francesca Aloisio

Before I first stumbled into a research laboratory in college, I never imagined that I could or would end up...

Lobby Day

UCSF Joins Forces with Dental Students Across the Nation

May 28, 2015

“If not you, then who? If not now, then when?” This April, seven UCSF dental students had the opportunity to...

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Dr. Hiten Madhani Wins 2015 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

May 14, 2015

Each year, the ASGD and GDAA call for students and alumni to nominate faculty who have gone above and beyond...

Elective Promotes Wellness for Dental Students

April 30, 2015

This quarter during a Tuesday lunchtime elective course dental students are taking a break from learning to care for patients...