Student Life

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 08:50

Homeward Bound

By Shakkaura Kemet

For Dave, who told me this story needed to be shared publicly as soon as I shared it with him When people find out I am from New York, they almost invariably ask if I plan on moving back after medical school.

Friday, May 10, 2019 - 13:59

Who Say Scientists Don't Know How to Party?

By Nicole Koutsodendris

All dressed up for the Halloween Party during BMS Retreat in Lake Tahoe!

Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 20:29

Cupid's Span

By Emily Yao

Editor's note: Emily Yao earned an honorable mention for Bay Bridge and Boat, her entry into the Synapse Storytelling Contest, photography category. Cupid’s Span is a popular location to play with dogs, eat lunch in the shade, nap in the

Monday, April 29, 2019 - 09:04

Thoughts from the Trauma Bay

By Theodore Peng

Thoughts from the Trauma Bay is the second place winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest's personal essay category.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 09:54

We All Yardsale Sometimes

By Victoria Turner

In 2017, I skied for the first time. In 2018, I slipped on ice and broke my collarbone. My classmates got me through the next months, and we crowned my recovery by returning to the slope that started it all.

Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 09:33

This Date in UCSF History: 'Yes' to Fee Hike

By Synapse
Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper on April 4, 2013. In just a couple short weeks, students will have the opportunity to vote on a fee referendum. It is crucial for students to vote in this referendum.
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 09:39

Find Inspiration at UCSF Professor's 'Last Lecture'

By Synapse

Results are in for the eighth annual Last Lecture — students have chosen Dr. David Wofsy as the professor from whom they most want to hear an inspiring speech.

Sunday, March 3, 2019 - 16:17

Diversity Shout Out

By Breanna Allen

The voices of UCSF stretch across all backgrounds and walks of life, and they are calling out to be heard.

Monday, February 25, 2019 - 09:38

When Gun Violence Entered My Life

By Jessica Cortez

On November 8, 2018, I woke up to 65 text message notifications. One was from my close friend in New York City. It read, “Holy shit the news about TO [Thousand Oaks].”

Monday, February 18, 2019 - 15:56

This Date in UCSF History: Cutting Resident Hours

By Synapse
Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper, Feb. 18, 1999. Fourth-year medical student Todd Whitehurst recently drafted “Patient Safety Initiative” would limit the number of hours that interns, residents, and medical students work to 72 per week.