An unusual class! I have never taken a class about the polycrisis, and in fact only recently learned what it is. The polycrisis is what we are living through, the climate crisis and related issues such as war, mass migration, populism, and vast social inequities. March 19, 2024 Katie Alegria Academic
Swayed by Stereotypes December 1, 2016Jason Parad“Mr. Hayward is a 45-year-old African-American male with hypertension who presents with dyspnea on exertion…” Patient narratives like the one... Academic
The New Word on the Street: “Bridges” October 29, 2016SynapseThis year, UCSF introduced Bridges, a new curriculum for first year medical students. The new curriculum involves 1.5 preclinical years... Academic
Diversity Spotlight: One-on-One with Kaveh Ashrafi May 25, 2016Francesca AloisioDr. Kaveh Ashrafi started his life under circumstances many might think of as extremely challenging. Separated from his family at... Academic
Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Diane Barber March 21, 2016Francesca AloisioDr. Diane Barber is an Endowed Professor and Chair in the UCSF Department of Cell and Tissue Biology. Students in... Academic
Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Dr. Saul Villeda November 30, 2015Francesca AloisioBefore I first stumbled into a research laboratory in college, I never imagined that I could or would end up... Academic
UCSF Joins Forces with Dental Students Across the Nation May 28, 2015Anna Nonaka“If not you, then who? If not now, then when?” This April, seven UCSF dental students had the opportunity to... Academic
Dr. Hiten Madhani Wins 2015 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award May 14, 2015Jenny QiEach year, the ASGD and GDAA call for students and alumni to nominate faculty who have gone above and beyond... Academic
Elective Promotes Wellness for Dental Students April 30, 2015Jean CalvoThis quarter during a Tuesday lunchtime elective course dental students are taking a break from learning to care for patients... Academic
Impressing Future Dentists: UCSF Hosts Undergraduate Impressions Conference April 15, 2015Andrea UstarezOne hundred and thirty undergraduates from all over California and even some out of state, came eager to learn about... Academic
