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Department/Division
Department of Neurology
Training
UCSF Doctor of Medicine
Alameda Health Systems, Highland Hospital: Internal Medicine Internship
UC Irvine: Neurology Residency
Chief Resident, UC Irvine, Neurology
UCSF: Neuromuscular Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
General Neurology
Neuromuscular Medicine
Professional Interests
Neuromuscular medicine, medical education, brachial neuritis, diversity, equity and inclusion
Personal Interests
Reading, spending time with family, travel, board games
An Important Lesson
Simple acts of kindness like a smile or a listening ear can bring light and joy to people you meet.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Training
Tufts University School of Medicine
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Nephrology Fellowship
UCSF Advanced Training in Clinical Research (ATCR) Certificate
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending for Nephrology Consult Service, Hemodialysis Clinic, and Internal Medicine Inpatient Wards, SFVA
SFVA Site Director, UCSF Nephrology Fellowship
Professional interests
Medical education, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, dialysis, social determinants of health, systems improvement.
Personal interests
Exploring the Bay Area with my husband and child, craft projects, cooking.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
In challenging situations, believe in the positive intent of those around you.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending for Internal Medicine Inpatient Wards, Co-Management Service, and Primary Care Clinic, SFVA
Core Faculty, Center of Excellence in Primary Care Education, SFVA
Faculty Mentor, VALOR Clerkship, SFVA
Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Education, SFVA
Professional interests
Interprofessional education, health professions education and policy, transitions of care, systems improvement
Personal interests
Enjoying the outdoors with my family; hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, cycling, music, travel.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Treat each person with compassion and respect. Reflect each day on something positive that happened. Cultivate resilience.
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
University of California, San Francisco
UCSF Pediatrics Internship and Residency
Teaching Scholars Program
Current Clinical Practice
Attending Pediatrician Inpatient Pediatrics, SFGH
Attending Pediatrician in Newborn Clinic and Pediatric Urgent Care, SFGH
Professional Interests
Health equity, Procedural skills, leveraging community in support of families, Anti-Racism and Systems Reform, Policy, Healing-centered Engagement, and Advocacy.
Personal Interests
All things out-of-doors! Camping, hiking, snowboarding, outdoor music, surfing, back roads motorcycling & gardening. Love travel, dancing, and learning new skills/crafts ….AND any time I can steal with my teen kids or honey.
An Important Lesson
My aunt told the story of a monastery in Japan which really resonated with me. The students would pull and wedge wet clay by first light, and make whatever vessel the monks instructed with painstaking care and attention, over, and over, and over again. Regardless of the form, the vessel would be smashed each time…even if it were exquisite. Setting ego and the “end” aside, and focusing instead on the process, was the key to optimal learning and mastery.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Osler Internal Medicine Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Hospitalist at ZSFG
Professional Interests
Global health and health equity, medical education, feedback.
Personal Interests
Baking, camping/backpacking, getting lost in books, traveling, binge-watching shows with my husband, exploring the world with my daughter.
An Important Lesson
Take your work seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously. Be kind and laugh.
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Department/Division
Department of Anesthesia
Division of Pediatric Anesthesia
Training
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
UCSF Anesthesiology Residency
UCSF Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending, Pediatric Anesthesia, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
Program Director, UCSF Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship
Co-Chair, UCSF BCH Perioperative Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
Professional interests
Medical education, mentoring, quality improvement, wellness, communication
Personal interests
Traveling, spinning, reading, hiking with my toddler and husband, painting
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Always take the time to invest in yourself. It’s worth it.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Training
Northwestern University
University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine
UIC Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Residency
UIC Internal Medicine, Chief Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Adult Hospitalist at UCSF Parnassus onwards, direct care, and consultation services
Director of DHM Clinical Coaching Program
Assistant Site Director of Medicine Clerkship at Parnassus
Professional interests
Patient advocacy, medical education, coaching, curriculum development, health equity, wellness
Personal interests
Travel, spending time with my 2 young kids, exploring Bay Area, painting, eating at new places
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Life comes in phases. Be kind to yourself.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
NYU Internal Medicine Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Adult Hospitalist at ZSFG
Professional Interests
Hospital medicine, medical education, patient safety, systems improvement.
Personal Interests
Hiking, exploring the Bay Area, spending time outdoors, soccer, baking, cooking, travel, reading
An Important Lesson
You get more bees with honey
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Department/Division
Department of Anesthesia
Training
New York-Presbyterian—Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Internal Medicine Internship
New York Medical College—Westchester Medical College Anesthesiology Residency
Harvard Medical School—Brigham and Women’s Hospital Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Attending Obstetric Anesthesiologist, UCSF Health
Attending General Anesthesiologist, UCSF Health
Obstetric Anesthesiology Clerkship Director, UCSF School of Medicine
Professional Interests
Obstetric anesthesiology, placenta accreta spectrum, medical education, trauma-informed care, medical technology, LGBTQ health, mentorship/sponsorship
Personal Interests
Running, hiking, cooking, international travel, time with family and friends
An Important Lesson
When things are tough, repeat these wise words from one of my college’s deans:
“No matter what you say or do to me, I am still a worthwhile person”
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Pediatrics Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
General Pediatrics, ZSFG Children's Health Center, Acute Care Clinic
Pediatric Hospital Medicine, ZSFG Inpatient Pediatric Unit
Small Group Facilitator, Foundations of Patient Care, UCSF School of Medicine
Professional interests
Medical education, feedback and evaluation, quality improvement, disaster preparedness
Personal interests
Chasing after my two young kids, yoga, reading, skiing, spending time with family
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Be patient. In life and in medicine, good and bad things will declare themselves. It's ok not to know right now.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Training
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Medical College of Georgia
Medical College of Wisconsin Med-Peds Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin, Med-Peds Chief Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Med-Peds Hospitalist, UCSF Parnassus and Benioff Children’s Hospital SF
Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Hospitalist Service
Director, GME Global Health Pathway
Professional interests
Medical education, curriculum development, global health
Personal interests
Cooking, hiking, eating, music, and exploring new places in the Bay Area with my family and dog
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Sit down, eat something.
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Department/Division
Department of Radiology
Interventional Radiology Section
Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Harvard School of Public Health
Surgical Internship, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Diagnostic Radiology, University of Arizona
Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Arizona
Current Clinical Practice
Interventional Radiology (IR) attending at ZSFG, UCSF, and VA hospitals
Co-Director, UCSF Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center
Clerkship Director, ZSFG Introduction to Interventional Radiology Senior Elective.
Professional Interests
Endovascular interventions in pulmonary embolism, trauma, bleeding, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, dialysis access, management of pulmonary and liver vascular malformations, medical education, student advising, medical device development.
Personal Interests
Dog-frisbee related activities, sail-kayaking, kayak fishing, crabbing, cycle commuting/touring, riding MUNI, hanging with babies, Victorian architecture, SF history, perfecting the French omelet, CA and NV road trips, the study of dog-cat relationships in small confined dwellings.
An Important Lesson
Listen intently before you speak. Continue doing what brings you happiness throughout your medical training. Don’t get caught up in what other people are doing. Create your own path.
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training:
Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Masters of Public Health
UCSF Pediatrics Residency and Chief Residency
UCSF Pediatric Complex Care Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice:
Pediatric hospitalist at ZSFG and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
Medical Director of the Pediatric Complex Care “FLIGHT” Program at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
Professional Interests:
Anti-racism and anti-oppression in medical education, white allyship + accomplice-hood, racial affinity group caucusing, children with medical complexity, child welfare involved youth/ foster care
Personal interests:
Parenting using anti-racist frameworks, youth empowerment, playing outdoors (hiking, walking on beaches, camping), charades
An important Lesson:
Listen as if the speaker is wise; name intent but own impact.
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
University of California at Davis School of Medicine
Children's Hospital of Oakland Pediatrics Residency
University of California at Davis Master's of Public Health
Primary Care Outcomes Research Fellowship, University of California at Davis Health System
Current clinical practice and medical education positions
General Pediatrician, 6M Children's Health Center
Pediatric Leadership for the Underserved (PLUS) faculty
Professional interests
Perform quality research that will improve the lives of underserved children with asthma; diversity in the workforce and reduce healthcare disparities in the underserved; educate trainees on how to practice evidence based medicine and culturally sensitive care
Personal interests
Sports, outdoors, cooking
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Never underestimate the power of mentorship, it will help you succeed in whichever career pathway you choose.
Don't be afraid to look for help, your mentors are there to help you succeed.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Training
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
University of California San Francisco – Internal Medicine Residency
University of California San Francisco – Rheumatology Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Attending, San Francisco VAMC Rheumatology Consult Service, San Francisco and Santa Rosa Outpatient clinics
Attending, UCSF Rheumatology Faculty Practice Clinic
Professional Interests
General rheumatology, musculoskeletal procedures, musculoskeletal examination, medical education
Personal Interests
Exploring with my two young children, hiking, cooking, baking pies, Bay Area Coastside
An Important Lesson
Listen with full attention to a patient’s story, and endeavor to provide the quality of care you would want a loved one to receive. Take time for yourself and your family, and enjoy the outdoors whenever possible.
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Department/Division
Department of Pedatrics
Training
UNC Chapel Hill Medical School
UNC Chapel Hill, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency
UCSF Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
UC Berkeley Master of Education
Current Clinical Practice
Pediatric Critical Care Physician (Mission Bay and CHO)
Professional Interests
Medical Education
Equity and Justice
Anti-racism
Personal Interests
Blackness
Queerness
Being a parent
An Important Lesson
You have time for what you make time for.
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Department/Division
Department of Anesthesia
Training
University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
NYU Anesthesiology Residency
Stanford/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending for Pediatric Anesthesia at UCSF
Faculty Mentor, UCSF Anesthesia Residency
Professional interests
Global health – currently involved with the Health Volunteers Overseas / Society of Education in Anesthesia, primarily at Vietnam site, but looking to teach in other countries.
Personal interests
Enjoy traveling – 43 countries thus far! Also enjoy salsa dancing.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Remember compassion and respect. Take quality time for yourself and don’t put life on hold for later.
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Pediatrics Residency
UCSF Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
UCSF Health Professions Education Pathway
Current Clinical Practice
Attending, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Inpatient Pediatrics
Professional Interests
Faculty development, medical education, coaching, professional identity formation
Personal Interests
Any and all board games, cooking, exploring different San Francisco playgrounds with my busy toddler
An Important Lesson
Be kind to yourself and patient with yourself. Hold on to wonder and curiosity.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Geriatrics
Training
University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center Medical School
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Internship and Residency
Johns Hopkins University Geriatrics Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Epidemiology and Biostatistics of Aging Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education positions
Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Attending, San Francisco VA Medical Center
Medical Director, Acute Care of Elders Unit, San Francisco VA Medical Center
Ethics Steward, UCSF
Intersession 2 Co-Course Director, UCSF
Professional interests
Acute care of older adults, delirium, polypharmacy, geriatrics, clinical ethics, interprofessional education and practice
Personal interests
Cooking/baking, hiking, travel
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Seek advice. No one is successful without help/mentoring, and there are lots of people willing to help.
Take breaks now. Enjoy a good meal now. Have fun now. Don't put life on hold.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care
Training
University of Colorado, School of Medicine
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute Research Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Co-Director and Curriculum Coordinator, ICU, San Francisco VA
Pulmonary ALS Clinic, San Francisco VA
Core Faculty, UCSF Pulmonary/CC Fellowship
CMC (Clinical Microsystems Clerkship) Faculty Site Director, SFVAMC (Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
Professional interests
Mechanical ventilation and respiratory failure, critical care ultrasound, quality improvement, clinical simulation education, patient/family/interprofessional communication
Personal interests
Activities: Cooking with my family, gardening, bonsai, surfing. Places: Rocky Mountains, Montana, Coast-side SF Peninsula
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
No one succeeds alone, we are all interdependent. To help others is to help yourself.
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Department/Division
Department of Neurology
Training
Harvard Medical School
UCSF Internal Medicine Internship
UCSF Neurology Residency
UCSF MS Center, MS/Neuroimmunology Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
UCSF MS Center: MS and Neuroimmunology clinic
UCSF Memory and Aging Center: Autoimmune Encephalopathy Clinic
San Francisco General Hospital: General Neurology, MS/neuroimmunology, inpatient attending
Director, UCSF MS Center Clinical Fellowship Training Program
Professional interests
Education; clinical research; clinical trials, especially earlier phase and translational trials; multiple sclerosis; neurosarcoidosis; autoimmune encephalitis; immunosuppression; neurological manifestations of systemic inflammatory/rheumatological diseases; clinical reasoning/difficult diagnosis
Personal interests
Family, raising three children, cooking, crossfit, hiking, travel, creative non-fiction writing, history
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Take chances, be brave, run with what you believe in, incorporate helpful criticism but don’t ever lose your optimism; regularly reflect on what an amazing privilege it is to lead the life of a physician and the meaning of the work we get to do.
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Department/Division
Department of Surgery
Division of General Surgery, Endocrine Surgery
Training
University of Washington School of Medicine
UCSF-East Bay Surgical Residency
TS Reeve International Clinical Fellow in Endocrine Surgery - Sydney, Australia
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending Surgeon, Endocrine Surgery, Mt. Zion and Parnassus
Attending, Acute Surgical Care Service, Parnassus
Attending, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Medullary Thyroid Cancer Clinic
Director, Endocrine Surgery Lab Tissue Bank
Professional interests
Treatment of medullary thyroid cancer, taking care of families with multiple endocrine neoplasia, surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, mentorship
Personal interests
Family, soccer and sports of all kinds, writing, baking, literature
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Keep your eyes on the prize.
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Department/Division
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Training
Touro University, California – Doctor of Osteopathy and Master of Public Health
Riverside University Health System / University of California, Riverside – Family Medicine Residency
Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills – Community Medicine Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Family Medicine Physician at UCSF Lakeshore
FCM and PISCES Preceptor
Professional Interests
Medical education, patient education, working with underserved communities, striving to reduce health disparities
Personal Interests
Being creative, playing basketball, watching Hindi movies, spending time with family
An Important Lesson
No matter what others do or say, react in a way which gives you peace of mind.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
UCSF Emergency Medicine Residency
UCSF Emergency Medicine Chief Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Ultrasound Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Assistant Clinical Professor
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Emergency Medicine Faculty
Director of Medical Student Ultrasound Education
Professional Interests
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Global Health, Education, Vulnerable patient populations.
Personal Interests
Dedicating my life to service of the underserved. Being active through yoga, hiking, romping, playing, all the -ings. Learning about new cultures, places, and languages.
An Important Lesson
(I’ve got two!)
No matter how challenging, always do what is right for the patient.
Enjoy every moment of this beautiful life.
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Stanford/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency
Stanford/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Pediatric Chief Resident
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending Pediatric Hospitalist with ZSFGH Inpatient Ward, Nocturnist Service, and Urgent Care.
UCSF CEASE (Clinical Effort Against Secondhand Smoke Exposure) Champion
Professional interests
Medical education, tobacco cessation, advocacy, design thinking, trainee career development, reducing physician burnout, medical humanities, women in medicine, narrative medicine
Personal interests
Writing
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Whenever you are feeling lost, re-read the words from Dr. Tinsley Harrison in Principles of Internal Medicine (adapted): “No greater opportunity or obligation can fall the lot of a human being than to be a physician. In the care of suffering she needs technical skill, scientific knowledge and human understanding. She who uses these with courage, humility and wisdom will provide a unique service to her fellow man and will build an enduring edifice of character within herself. The physician should ask of her destiny no more than this and she should be content with no less."
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
Armed Forces Medical College, India - MBBS
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago - Internal Medicine Residency
Stanford Teaching course
UCSF Lean Champion
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending for Inpatient Medicine Services at St. Mary’s Medical Center (Teaching and Direct care)
Attending for Inpatient Medicine Services at Parnassus (Teaching and Direct care)
Developed and deliver Quality Improvement curriculum for St Mary’s Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency program
Developed and deliver Patient Experience curriculum for St Mary’s Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency program
Director of Clinical Safety and Quality Improvement curriculum for UCSF Internal Medicine Residency program
Professional interests
Health Systems Improvement work, medical education in the realm of Quality Improvement/ HSI.
Personal interests
Travelling, spending time with family.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Be kind! You don’t know what the other person is going through.
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Department/Division
Department of Psychiatry
Training
Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Residency Training Program
Board Certified in General Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and Addiction Medicine (American Board of Preventive Medicine)
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Chief, SFVA Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS)
Medical Director, ARTS Intensive Outpatient Program
Professional interests
Substance use disorders, tobacco use disorder, clinical research, systems-based improvement of addiction care
Personal interests
Hiking, civic and political engagement, rescue dogs
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Our patients are our best teachers. Seek to learn from those with training, background, and expertise different from your own. Treat everyone on the multidisciplinary team with respect.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Community Reginal Medical Center, Fresno
Assistant Program Director, UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine
Professional Interests
Critical event debriefing, interprofessional feedback, palliative care in the ED
Personal Interests
Soccer, cycling, gardening, hiking, and being a new mom
An Important Lesson
Seek out and cultivate relationships that allow you to be transparent with your knowledge gaps. Take the initiative to learn what you don’t know.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
Northwestern University Medical School
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Transitional Internship
UCLA-Olive View Emergency Medicine Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending Physician, Emergency Department, ZSFG
Ethics and Palliative Care residency curriculum coordinator
Scribe Director, Emergency Department, ZSFG
CMC (Clinical Microsystems Clerkship) Faculty Site Director, ZSFG (Department of Emergency Medicine)
Professional interests
Communication skills, palliative care, clinical ethics, use of scribes
Personal interests
Tennis, cycling, blues guitar, and mandolin
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Be passionate and listen to your gut.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
University of Michigan Medical School
UCSF-SFGH Emergency Medicine Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Associate Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine
Attending Physician, UCSF Parnassus Emergency Department
Clerkship Co-Director, Emergency Medicine
Professional Interests:
Medical education, mentorship, sports medicine, diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine with a focus on promoting and advancing the careers of women in Emergency Medicine and people from historically disadvantaged backgrounds into leadership positions and beyond.
Personal Interests:
Finding that sweet spot that integrates a life in academic emergency medicine with life with my twin boys, amazing partner, and the family that we've built. Travel, good food, good company, new adventures, and lots of exercise so I can eat all of that good food.
An Important Lesson
Everyone has a story – sometimes, all they need is for you to listen. Take time for yourself, take a nap, eat and use the bathroom! Everything will still be there when you get back.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
University of Washington Medical School
University of Washington Internal Medicine Residency
University of Washington Harborview Chief Resident
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Hospitalist, Moffitt-Long Medicine Service and Goldman Medicine Service
Assistant Director, Moffitt-Long Medicine Service
Assistant Medical Director, Medicine UBLT
Professional interests
Medical education, curriculum development, quality improvement, communication skills
Personal interests
Having fun with my toddler!
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Bring your true self to every role in life
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Training
Drexel University College of Medicine
UCSF Fresno Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Fresno Internal Medicine Chief Residency
UCSF Fresno Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
UCSF Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice and medical education roles
Attending, Advanced Heart Failure Service, Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno
Attending, University Cardiovascular Center, Fresno
Attending, Family Health Care Network Cardiology and Chronic Disease Management Clinics, Fresno
Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure, UCSF Fresno
Associate Program Director, Adult Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, UCSF Fresno
Professional Interests
Mechanical circulatory support, cardiovascular comorbidities and pregnancy, methamphetamine associated cardiomyopathy, pulmonary arterial hypertension
Personal Interests
Hiking, oil painting, creative writing, guitar, and all things family.
An Important Lesson you have learned from a mentor
Every patient has something they need from you and seldom is it obvious. Your job is to make sure they leave with it.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Training
Stanford School of Medicine
UCSF General Internal Medicine-Primary Care Residency
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Associate Medical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
Educational Site Director, General Internal Medicine Clinic at Sutter Street
Professional interests
Patient-centered medical home, HIV medicine, healthy aging, chronic disease management
Personal interests
Hiking, baking bread, brewing kombucha, complicated board games, cultivating a San Francisco garden
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Outpatient General Pediatrics
Preceptor, Pediatric Resident Continuity Clinic
Professional Interests
Primary care pediatrics
Medical education
Mentoring
Personal Interests
My family and friends, backpacking, cooking
An important lesson
Your patient is your partner. Take time; sit down and listen. The answer is there.
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Department/Division
Department of Radiology
Training
UCLA School of Medicine
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
UCSF Medical Center, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
UCSF Medical Center, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Interventional Radiology (IR) Attending at ZSFG, UCSF and SFVA Hospitals
Associate Program Director, Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Program
Course Director, Rad 170.08, Introduction to Interventional Radiology
Clerkship Director, Rad 130.03 CIEx, Introduction to IR Clinical Immersions
Professional Interests
Trauma, bleeding, dialysis access and maintenance, portal hypertension, interventional oncology, chest tube management, patient advocacy, health inequity, humanism in procedural care, medical student education, medical student recruitment
Personal Interests
Being a dad and husband, drone photography, cooking, gardening, National Parks, dogs.
An Important Lesson
Don’t forget to fill your cup. Invest in yourself; your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Sleep hygiene is more important then ever. Listen and learn from the Human Doctor Podcast.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
New York University School of Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Institute for Physician Leadership
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Hospitalist, Moffitt-Long Medicine Service, Neurosurgery Comanagement Service, Hospitalist Proceduralist Service
Clinical Microsystems Clerkship Co-Director, Health Systems Improvement
Caring Wisely Director, UCSF Health
Professional interests
Patient safety, quality and systems improvement, high-value care, patient-centered communication, transitions of care, QI medical education
Personal interests
Cooking, travel, watching Stanford football, running after my kids and labradoodle
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Divisions of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine
Training
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
UCSF Lung Transplant Fellowship
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Vice Chief, Clinical Operations, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine
Attending, UCSF Advanced Lung Disease inpatient service
Attending, UCSF Lung Transplant Program Pre- and Post-transplant ambulatory clinics
Attending, UCSF Cancer Center Pulmonary Medicine Ambulatory Clinic
Professional interests
Advanced lung diseases (interstitial lung disease, COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis), pleural disease, pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, medical education, and quality improvement
Personal interests
Skiing, swimming, reading, traveling, and spending time with my two daughters.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Find what brings you joy and fulfillment. Spend more time doing that!
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Department/Division
Department of Anesthesia
Division of Obstetric Anesthesia
Training
UCSF Doctor of Medicine
Alameda Health Systems, Highland Hospital: Internal Medicine Internship
UCSF: Anesthesia Residency
UCSF: Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Attending anesthesiologist at UCSF
Confidential medical student advisor for anesthesia residency
PISCES anesthesia liaison
Professional Interests
Medical education, women’s heath, women in medicine, reproductive right, equity in maternal care, quality improvement
Personal Interests
Parenting my two boys, traveling, gardening
An Important Lesson
Be kind to everyone. One small act of kindness can change someone’s day.
Live for the present moment.
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Department/Division
Departments of Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Training
Washington University in St Louis, School of Medicine
Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Boston Children’s Hospital
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
Current Clinical Practice
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, San Francisco
Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
UCSF Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound Co-Fellowship Director
Professional Interests
Medical Education, Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound, Health Literacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, LGBTQ mentorship
Personal Interests
Going on hikes with my wife and my dog, finding new recipes to cook, and going on trips both near and far.
An Important Lesson
Cultivating Curiosity and Kindness is Key.
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Department/Division
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Training
University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine
University of British Columbia: Otolaryngology Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Maastricht University: Masters in Health Professions Education
Current Clinical Practice
Attending Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Benioff Childrens’ Hospital, Mission Bay
Professional Interests
Pediatric aerodigestive disorders
Pediatric head and neck tumors
Pediatric hearing loss and auricular malformations
Assessment in medical education
Personal Interests
Hiking, traveling and experiencing new cultures, all things food, exploring northern California with baby and dog!
An Important Lesson
“Optimism is the theory that all failures—all evils—are due to insufficient knowledge. Problems are inevitable, because our knowledge will always be infinitely far from complete. Some problems are hard, but it is a mistake to confuse hard problems with problems unlikely to be solved.” Enlightenment Now, Steven Pinker
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Rheumatology Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending for Rheumatology Clinics at ZSFG and SFVA
Rheumatology Consult Attending at ZSFG
Professional interests
Rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disease, quality improvement, medical education
Personal interests
Running, cooking, spending time with my family
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Pick the person not the project.
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
Harvard Medical School
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Internship in Pediatrics
UCSF Pediatrics Residency
USC Keck School of Medicine/Rossier School of Education, Masters in Medical Education
Current clinical practice and medical education roles:
Attending pediatrician in the Pediatric Urgent Care, the Pediatric Inpatient Service, and the Pediatric Asthma/Allergy Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital Supervise trainees from UCSF's Peds and FCM residency programs, as well as medical students in these settings
Professional interests
Medical education is my primary focus, and I enjoy both clinical and classroom teaching. Favorite topics to teach include fever, pediatric emergencies, asthma and other respiratory illnesses, evidence-based medicine and pediatric trauma.
Personal interests
My young daughter is my main personal interest at the moment, and I am incredibly fortunate to be able to work part-time so I can participate in her daily explorations. I also enjoy painting, making jewelry, exercise, and being outside.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor:
Do the right thing, as often as possible.
Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
"When credible people believe in you, prove them right. When ignorant people doubt you, prove them wrong" (Adam Grant).
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Training
UT Health Houston, McGovern Medical School
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency (ZSFG Primary Care Track)
UCSF Internal Medicine Chief Residency (ZSFG Ambulatory Care)
Current Clinical Practice
Attending, General Internal Medicine/Primary Care, SVFA
Associate Director, UCSF Internal Medicine Residency Diversity Committee
Professional Interests
Narrative Medicine/Medical Humanities, Co-hosting the Human Doctor Podcast series, Adult Primary Care/Primary Care Education, Mentorship
Personal Interests
All things natural hair; reading, writing, and storytelling; hiking and spending time outdoors with friends (when it’s warm); obsessive deep dives into random topics
An Important Lesson
Choose to love your patients. Empathy is at the root of love.
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Department/Division
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
University of Michigan, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Residency
Children's Memorial (Lurie) Hospital, Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
American Academy on Communication in Healthcare Faculty-In-Training program
Current clinical practice and medical education
Pediatric Otolaryngologist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals-Oakland-San Francisco
Program Director, Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Co-Chair, Education Task Force, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Facilitator, Relationship-Centered Communication for health care providers
Faculty, Academy of Communication in Healthcare
Professional interests
Diversity, equity, and inclusion education, health disparities, relationship-centered communication, narrative medicine, early surgical resident education, children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Personal interests
Creative non-fiction writing, hiking & camping, meditation, reading, podcast listening, dancing.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Trust takes time.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Divisions of Hospital Medicine & Rheumatology
Training
University of California, San Francisco: Rheumatology Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco: Internal Medicine Residency
New York University School of Medicine: M.D.
University of Oxford, U.K.: M.Sc. in Pharmacology
Johns Hopkins University: B.A. in Public Health Studies
Current Clinical Practice
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Divisions of Hospital Medicine and Rheumatology
San Francisco VA Medical Center
UCSF School of Medicine
Professional Interests
Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, IgG4-related disease, general medical and psychosocial care of the hospitalized adult, medical education, cognitive expertise science, clinical excellence research, clinical problem-solving
Personal Interests
Photography, backpacking, hiking, music
An Important Lesson
The bedside interaction truly matters in clinical medicine. The person who looks and listens carefully, re-visits each assumption, and thinks deeply about the problem, will be the one who solves it. If you find what you’re doing fun, you’re going to get good at it.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
University of Washington Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Residency/Clinical Teacher Fellow
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Hospitalist, Moffitt-Long Medicine Teaching Service, Co-Management and Medicine Consult service, Goldman Hospital Medicine service
Faculty Lead, Integrated Clinical Skills, Clinical Microsystems Clerkship (CMC)
UCSF Ethics Committee member
Co-Physician Lead, UCSF Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care rounds
Professional interests
Medical education, physical examination, medical decision-making, self-directed feedback, medical ethics
Personal interests
Running, hiking around the world, resurrecting dormant musical capabilities
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Work hard, and be nice to everyone!
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
Ohio State University
Ohio State University School of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Foundation- Internship
Christiana Care Health System- Emergency Medicine Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Attending Physician, UCSF Parnassus Emergency Department
Director of Advanced Procedural Skills Education, UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine
Professional Interests
Medical education with a focus on procedural & critical care skills, quality & safety and global health.
Personal Interests:
• Savoring parenthood with my 2 cherished teens as they rapidly approach adulthood and their independence.
• Home cooking to gather my people
• Any adventures locally and in travel.
• And many surprise interests from owning a fixer home such as my affinity for doing demolition work, retiling a bathroom, and my unfounded confidence in using power tools.
An Important Lesson :
In Chinese writing, "crisis" is comprised of two characters, "danger" and "crucial change point". When you are in the midst of a crisis, trust your inner strength and find a way to make the crucial change needed.
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Department/Division
Department of Surgery
Training
BS from Louisiana State University
MD from the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine
General surgery residency at UCSF Fresno
Vascular Fellowship at UCSF
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Current Clinical Practice
Dr. O’Banion has been a faculty member in the Department of Surgery since 2017. Dr. O’Banion’s clinical and didactic teaching involves educating, lecturing, mentoring, and supervising medical students and residents that rotate on the vascular surgery service. Trainees represent a wide range of educational levels, including medical students, general surgery residents, as well as critical care and interventional cardiology fellows. She currently serves on the Executive Council and as the Committee Chair for the Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG) of the Western Vascular Society, the Co-Chair of the Society of Vascular Surgery Foundation Gala, the VESS Vascular Research Consortium Committee, as well as the AVF Digital Media Committee, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Vascular Surgery-CIT. She is committed to the education and promotion of vascular surgery.
Professional Interests
Her clinical research focuses on advanced venous disease, vascular trauma, and outcomes based research on vascular amputees. She has presented her research at the local/regional and nation level and published in multiple surgical journals. Her work on traumatic popliteal injuries was awarded the 2020 Western Vascular Society Founder’s Research Award. She was awarded the 2021 UCSF Fresno Faculty Research Award.
Personal Interests
Dr. O’Banion has two young children and enjoys spending time with her family. She loves cooking and traveling around California.
An Important Lesson
“Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get the chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.” Dr. Seuss
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
UCSF Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Hospitalist, ZSFG
Medicine attending for inpatient wards, ZSFG
Course co-director for Interprofessional Addiction Medicine Elective on the Addiction Care Team
Regional Director California Bridge Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Ambassador, ZSFG
Professional interests
Medical education, health humanities, addiction medicine, diversity in medicine
Personal interests
Travel, food, dance, pottery, learning to surf.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Partnering with a team is better than going it alone.
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Department/Division
Department of Ophthalmology
Training
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center
Residency in Ophthalmology: University of Pennsylvania (Scheie Eye Institute)
Fellowship in Glaucoma: Emory University (Emory Eye Center)
Fellowship in International Ophthalmology: University of Nebraska (Truhlsen Eye Institute)
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending practices at ZSFG and UCSF and am involved in trainee education at both sites.
Fellowship co-director, Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia at UCSF
Professional Interests
Perioperative best practices in the safety-net; visual health equity; medical education; caring for patients with glaucoma and other eye diseases
Personal interests
Chasing after my kids, time with family & friends, writing, literature/poetry, travel, awesome vegetarian food.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
On surgery: “You won’t always be able to see everything perfectly. If you are familiar with the anatomy and are careful, you can still get it done.”
Ultimately, it’s about how preparation and good judgement can allow you to navigate unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations. Advice I come back to in and out of the OR!
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Department/Division
Department of Pediatrics
Training
Chicago Medical School
University of Chicago Pediatrics Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Outpatient General Pediatrics, Pediatric Asthma
Professional interests
Asthma education and medical education
Personal interests
Golf, traveling
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Holly Humphrey, Dean of Medical Education at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine introduced me to this quote by Dr. Francis Peabody: "For the secret of the care of the patient is in the caring of the patient." It's such a simple quote but so meaningful. I think actually caring for your patient will give you the motivation to go the extra mile for them whether it's finding a different way to communicate and bond with them, reviewing the latest evidence-based literature, or spending the extra time to just listen.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency and Chief Residency
Harvard School of Public Health
Zuckerman Fellowship, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending Physician, ZSFG Emergency Department
Director, Acute Care Innovation Center
Professional interests
Acute care innovations, patient safety and quality improvement, emergency department teamwork, physician mentorship and leadership, caregiver burnout
Personal interests
Service, politics, east bay hiking
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
A mentor: is available, trustworthy, interested in your success, has high expectations, actively listens, and connects you to a broader network.
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Department/Division
Department of Psychiatry
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Psychiatry Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending, Inpatient Psychiatry, ZSFG
Associate Program Director, UCSF Psychiatry Residency Training
Site Director Psychiatry Residency Training, ZSFG
Professional interests
Emergency psychiatry, severe mental illness, women's mental health, trauma, underserved populations, medical student/resident education and well being
Personal interests
Yoga, musical theater, reading, watching inane TV shows with my husband, being silly with my kids
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Do your best to be kind, brave, and confident every day. That's all that matters.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Primary care physician, San Bruno VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Internal Medicine ward attending, San Francisco VA
Preceptor/clinical supervisor, Medical Practice at SFVA and San Bruno CBOC
Site Director, San Bruno Primary Care Clinic for UCSF Medicine residents
Professional interests
Interprofessional education (Leadership team for the SFVA Center of Excellence for Primary Care Education), panel management (develop curriculum and facilitate sessions for interprofessional trainees at SFVA), remediation/mentorship (Director of Clinical Skills Guidance Program), primary care administration (Associate Director of Primary Care, SFVA and associated community clinics)
Personal interests
Family time (young daughter), pet time (chocolate lab), reading, online shopping
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Never underestimate the value of truly getting to know everyone you are working with on a personal level.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Training
George Washington University School of Medicine
UCLA School of Medicine
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Residency
UCSF Teaching Scholars Program
UCSF-Coro Faculty Leadership Program
Harvard-Macy Program for Educators in Health Professions
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Medical Director, UCSF Emergency Department (Parnassus Heights)
Emergency Department liaison, PISCES program
Professional interests
Operations, quality improvement, patient safety, medical education
Personal interests
Exercise, vacations, watching my kids become adults, SF Giants, SF Opera
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Always listen to both sides of the story before drawing any conclusions.
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Department/Division
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Training
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Family Medicine Provider at UCSF Lakeshore
Family Medicine Residency Preceptor at Family Health Center at SFGH
PISCES Family Medicine Liaison
Professional Interests
Medical education, patient narratives and communication
Personal interests
Basketball, gardening, biking
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Keep listening!
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Stanford Hospital and Clinics Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Residency
UCSF Primary Care Research Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Hospitalist, SF Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Director of Quality Improvement, SFVAMC Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Service
Co-Director of Quality Improvement, SFVAMC Medical Service
Professional interests
Communication and quality of care, complex decision making in older patients, patient safety and electronic medical records, electronic referral/consultation, anticoagulation and thrombosis, evidence-based physical exam
Personal interests
Running and being outdoors, singing, writing, and spending time with friends and family
An important lesson I have learned from a mentor
You can have everything. You just can’t have it all at once.
When you’re having trouble making a decision, sometimes it helps to get more information.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Yale-New Haven Primary Care Medicine Residency and Chief Residency
UCSF School of Medicine Teaching Scholars Program
UCSF Institute for Physician Leadership
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Hospitalist, Moffitt-Long Medicine Service and Goldman Medical Service
CMC (Clinical Microsystems Clerkship) Faculty Site Director, UCSF Health (Division of Hospital Medicine)
Professional interests
Medication safety, medication reconciliation, care of the hospitalized older adult, acute care for the elderly, shared decision making/communication, faculty development
Personal interests
Cycling, soccer, and singing (in the car, much to the chagrin of my children)
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Be patient, listen, and work in teams.
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Department/Division
Department of Surgery
Division of Transplant Surgery
Training
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
UCSF General Surgery Residency, San Francisco, CA.
UCSF Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship, San Francisco, CA.
QEHB Senior International Fellowship, Liver Transplant ad MultiOrgan Procurement, Birmingham, UK.
Current Clinical Practice
Transplant surgery and general surgery in patients with end organ disease, UCSF.
Vice Chair, Transplant Quality Improvement Committee.
Transplant 160 elective course director.
Surgery 110 Transplant Surgery Course Director.
Professional Interests
Liver, kidney and pancreas transplant
The treatment of liver cancer
Organ preservation and organ utilization
Living organ donation
Personal Interests
Family, cycling, and doing absolutely nothing at all. Generally, minimizing my impact in most circumstances.
An Important Lesson
Presume your initial thoughts and reactions about any topic could be wrong, then take a moment to figure out what is correct, and why.
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Department/Division
Department of Surgery
Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Yale New Haven Hospital Internship and Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Endocrine Surgeon, Mount Zion, Parnassus and Mission Bay
Attending Surgeon, SFVAMC
Medical Director, Endocrine Neoplasia Center, Helen Diller Cancer Center
Director of Learning and Teaching in Procedural Specialties, SOM
Director, Foundations 2 & Career Launch in Medical Education
Professional interests
My main clinical interest is in endocrine and minimally invasive surgery, with a focus in thyroid and adrenal diseases, including pediatric and adult endocrine tumors.
Personal interests
Prior to becoming a surgeon, I was a professional opera singer; I love music of all kinds, and I still perform around town. When I am not in the company of San Francisco’s fabulous drag chanteuses, I love being outdoors with my pit bull, Twinkie.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
1. As a health care professional, stay humble. You are never the most important person in the room.
2. Turn to kindness in every situation.
3. Also, my favorite motto is “Non mi date consigli, so sbagliare da me.”
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Department/Division
Department of Urology
Training
Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine
Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine Residency in Urology
UCSF Fellowship in Andrology
UC Davis Masters of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research
Current clinical practice and medical education positions
Associate Professor of Urology, UCSF
Staff Physician, Department of Urology, ZSGH
Committee on Admissions, UCSF School of Medicine
Professional interests
Medical education, sexual wellness, men reproductive health, chronic pelvic pain syndromes, voiding dysfunction
Personal interests
Cooking, spending time with my kids, travel, non-fiction reading
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Two main lessons stand out: the first is that a professional does what they do every day as if they love it, no matter how they feel. The second is that it is essential to take responsibility when things go wrong; don’t try to pass the buck, even when it’s not your fault . . . just focus on making it better.
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Department/Division
Departments of Neurology & Pediatrics
Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Residency
UCSF Child Neurology Residency and Chief Residency
UCSF Epilepsy Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Pediatric epileptologist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Professional interests
Pediatric epilepsy, pediatric epilepsy surgery, medical education
Personal interests
Entertaining my kids, yoga, running, hiking, travel
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Listen with intention, have compassion, and work in teams.
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Department/Division
Department of Psychiatry
Training
Harvard Medical School
UCSF Adult Psychiatry Residency
UCSF Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Attending Physician, Inpatient Psychiatry, ZSFG
Attending Physician, Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry, UCSF Health
Professional Interests
Geriatric psychiatry, HIV psychiatry, LGBTQ+ health, neurocognitive disorders, medical education, mentorship
Personal Interests
Yoga, road biking, hiking, weightlifting and fitness, wine tasting, spending time with my dog and partner, and exploring the food and bakery scene in San Francisco.
An Important Lesson
Always give your best but allow your best to be good enough.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Training
Harvard Medical School
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Tele-Primary Care Physician, Clinical Resource Hub, SFVA
In-patient wards attending, SFVA
Director of Same-Day Virtual Primary Care, Clinical Resource Hub, SFVA
Lead for virtual primary care training rotations, Clinical Resource Hub, SFVA
Professional Interests
Clinical reasoning, social justice and equity, curriculum development, humanities in medicine, telehealth
Personal Interests
Hiking, visual art, dancing, meaningful conversations, reading, wordle
An Important Lesson
When you’re working on something, don’t think about the outcome. Just fully devote yourself to the process.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Internal Medicine – ZSFG Primary Care Residency
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Primary care provider, ZSFG
Academic Development Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program
Lead a fellowship for community physicians on advocacy around obesity prevention
As a clinician educator, I focus on teaching medical students and residents in primary care clinic and on the inpatient medicine wards.
Professional interests
Feedback, communication and professionalism in medical education and the role of women in medicine.
Personal interests
Enjoying family – children Anna, Lukas, and Liv and husband Henrik. Exploring San Francisco’s neighborhoods. Thinking about how to dismantle the patriarchy.
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Don’t make the intellectual decision. Make the brave, bold decision.
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Department/Division
Department of Psychiatry
Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine
USC/LAC+USC General Adult Psychiatry Residency
UCSF Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Attending Physician, Inpatient Psychiatry, ZSFG
Career Advisor, School of Medicine
Professional interests
Public psychiatry, LGBT and Latinx mental health, working with older adults, diversity and inclusion in medicine, supporting and mentoring trainees
Personal interests
Jogging, hiking, backpacking, wine tasting, spending time with family and friends
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Work hard and be kind to your colleagues and yourself
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Training
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
Cedars Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency
UCSF Nephrology Fellowship
UCSF Fellowship in Polycystic Kidney Disease
UCSF Health Professions Education Pathway
Current Clinical Practice:
Nephrology Consult Service at UCSF and ZSFG
Nephrology Clinic at UCSF Parnassus
Dialysis rounds at Satellite Healthcare and Fresenius Kidney Care
Professional Interests
Polycystic kidney disease, CKD-related bone mineral disorders, medical education, mentoring, San Joaquin Valley
Personal Interests
Traveling, playing violin, baking, watching plays/musicals, trying new restaurants, bingeing on Netflix shows, jetskiing, learning calligraphy, yoga
An Important Lesson
From Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
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Department/Division
Department of Emergency Medicine
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
UCSF-SFGH Emergency Medicine residency
Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, UT Austin Dell Children’s Medical Center
UCSF Health Professions Education Pathway
Current Clinical Practice
Attending, SFGH emergency department
Attending, Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco emergency department
Director of Didactics, UCSF-SFGH Emergency Medicine residency
Assistant Medical Director of PEM, SFGH
Professional Interests
Medical education, bioethics, diversity/equity/inclusion in health, pediatric trauma, leadership & communication, interprofessional education
Personal Interests
Running, biking, swimming, yoga, meditation, theater, going to concerts, reading
An Important Lesson
Even though sometimes it may feel as if we’re more efficient working alone, we achieve unimaginable things through collaboration—grab a friend!
Two small phrases from Zen Buddhism that particularly resonate: 1) Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice. 2) Acceptance is NOT approval. We will all have pain in our lives, and via acceptance we move away from suffering and toward recovery and resilience.
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Department/Division
Department of Anesthesia
Training
Harvard Medical School – Medical Doctorate
Harvard Medical School – Brigham and Women’s Anesthesiology Residency
Stanford University Medical Center – Clinical Pain Medicine Fellowship
Stanford University Medical Center – Clinical Excellence Research Center Fellowship
Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Improvement Advisor Professional Development Program
Current Clinical Practice
Associate Clinical Professor
Director, Anesthesia Pain Services, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Attending, Anesthesiology, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Professional Interests
Healthcare economics, entrepreneurship, digital health, organizational leadership
Personal Interests
Cycling, birdwatching, international politics, Neapolitan pizza
An Important Lesson
In any organization relationships are everything. Nurturing them will help you reach your goals and leads to great personal fulfillment.
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Training
UCSF School of Medicine
UCLA Internal Medicine Residency
Current Clinical Practice
Hospital Medicine at ZSFG
Professional Interests
Quality and systems improvement, medical education, interprofessional practice, underserved medicine
Personal Interests
Reading fiction, writing, ice skating and rollerblading, interactive group games, theater, youth literacy
An Important Lesson
The story of the three bricklayers, who were part of the team for rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral. The architect asked each of them what they were doing. The first bricklayer said gruffly, "I'm just laying bricks." The second bricklayer responded, "I'm putting together a wall." The third bricklayer proudly stated: "I am building a cathedral"
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Training
UCSF Medical School
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency
Cedars-Sinai Cardiology Fellowship
Current Clinical Practice
Cardiologist, SFVA
Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Stress Lab
Professional Interests
General cardiology, echocardiography, interventional echocardiography, valvular diseases, cardiac rehabilitation, digital health, deep learning, medical education
Personal Interests
Friends/Family, Outside time, Run/Bike/Ski/Basketball
An Important Lesson
Have humility and recognize that medicine always has gray areas and room for learning and discussion.
"Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability." - William Osler (via ChatGPT).
(“Life lessons in general probably shouldn’t come from ChatGPT, but I agree that this is a pretty good one” - a friend)
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Geriatrics
Training
Brown University School of Medicine
Brown University Internal Medicine Residency
University of Washington Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Harvard University Masters in Public Health
University of Washington Teaching Scholars Program
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Geriatrician for veterans at the SFVAMC
Attending for Internal Medicine Inpatient Wards
Medical director, Community Living Center, a skilled nursing facility at the SFVAMC
Director of the Geriatric Medicine elective for the fourth-year medical students
Professional interests
Interprofessional education, mentorship in academic medicine, geriatric medicine, system improvement
Personal interests
Music, cooking, baseball, skiing, traveling, spending time with my family
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
Be available to listen, treat everyone equally with respect and compassion, be supportive
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Department/Division
Department of Medicine
Division of Hospital Medicine
Training
Harvard Medical School
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Residency
Harvard Business School
Current clinical practice and medical education roles
Assistant Chief, Medical Service SFVAMC
Interim Internal Medicine Residency Site Director SFVAMC
Professional interests
Quality improvement, healthcare leadership, healthcare value, hospital administration, application of management practices to healthcare, trainee mentorship
Personal interests
Surfing, weightlifting and fitness training, golf, coaching soccer (toddler division)
An important lesson you have learned from a mentor
The best way to develop skills in an area is by jumping right in and making mistakes.
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