Each year, UCSF medical students in the Inquiry Curriculum participate in over 200 mentored research projects ranging from eight weeks of summer research to full-time, yearlong projects. In 2022, the Inquiry Funding Office awarded over 100 Summer Explore grants to first-year students to engage in mentored research with UCSF faculty between their first and second years.

We are excited to announce 

Peter Chin-Hong, MD will begin as associate dean for regional campuses (UME) at the UCSF School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2020.

The graduating medical school class awarded the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Awards on May 13, 2020. These awards recognize instructors who exhibit a dedication to UCSF PRIDE Values and elevate patient care through excellence in teaching, mentoring, and supporting students.

Osler Distinguished Teaching Award

Katherine Hyland, PhD, is one of the recipients of UCSF's 2020 Academic Senate Distinction in Teaching Award and receives the award in the category of "faculty at UCSF for more than five years." Dr. Hyland, PhD, is an adjunct professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the School of Medicine, a member of UCSF's Institute for Human Genetics, and Director of the Medical Genetics Theme in the School of Medicine curriculum.

On Wednesday, September 25, the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (Academy of Medical Educators) welcomed new members, acknowledged many of the School of Medicine's outstanding teachers, recognized two members for outstanding Academy service, and honored three cherished staff members who impact our learners on a regular basis and make UCSF such an outstanding healthcare institution.

Second year medical student Bernadette Lim recently received the 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health Award from the National Minority Quality Forum in recognition of her social justice health advocacy work. Bernadette is the youngest recipient and only medical student to receive this award.