This Date in UCSF History: Fiery Med Grad Speech Highlights Failings May 30, 2023Synapse[Originally published on June 5, 1980.] Speaking before faculty, jubilant graduates and proud families, Melanie Daumont criticized medical education for... Social Justice
New UCSF Housing To Open This Summer May 30, 2023Robert HoodAcademe at 198, a new housing community at 198 McAllister Street, is set to open this summer, providing additional housing... News
This Date in UCSF History: Too Many Specialists, Too Little Diversity in Health Professions May 23, 2023Synapse[Originally published on May 22, 1997.] A report by UCSF researchers released last week says there are too many specialists... Academic
This Date in UCSF History: Beyond Vietnam May 16, 2023Synapse[Written by Dr. Toan Truong while interning in medicine at UCSF and published in Synapse on May 17, 1990.] The... Opinion
Primary Care May 9, 2023Nina EscuetaOur first visit nearly brings you to tears. I hand you a diabetes diagnosis. One full point too high on... Student Life
Words in the Wind May 9, 2023Olasina Awesoft summer air skies tinted pastel orange the breeze tickles my face Arts & Culture
This Date in UCSF History: May is Lyme Tick Disease Month May 9, 2023Synapse[Originally published on May 9, 2009.] Lyme tick disease is a cruel illness, brought on by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi... Health
When am I? May 2, 2023Gabriela CanalesWhen am I alive? The ink line separating me from my mother Smudged by nature’s thumb Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Celebrate International Workers Day May 2, 2023Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on May 1, 1975.] A U.S.-made calendar will show that today is Loyalty Day, a time... Social Justice
The Visitor April 25, 2023Sonia TargSorry, you can’t hang your hat here. So please, hold on to your headwear. Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: The Decade of the Environment April 25, 2023Synapse[Originally published on April 22, 1990.] April 22, 1990 is Earth Day, an event promoting global ecological awareness. On that...
Learn Without A Brain? You Bet! April 18, 2023Cindy OwA surprise fire alarm did not stop 10 outstanding UCSF graduate student finalists from competing at the seventh annual UCSF... News
This Date in UCSF History: Poisoning the People April 18, 2023[Originally published in Synapse on April 13, 1978.] The U.S. Department of Agriculture admitted that, in conjunction with the Mexican... Health