Alli Gomez-Ojeda, a fourth-year UCSF medical student enrolled in the San Joaquin Valley PRIME program, was recently honored with the UC President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership for her efforts in advancing anti-oppression, diversity, and equity in medical education and patient care at UCSF’s San Francisco and Fresno campuses. Her leadership has driven meaningful changes to the Bridges Curriculum and enhanced the experience of LGBTQ+ students.

The UC President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership recognizes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as

On May 16, 2024, 127 fourth-year UCSF medical students showcased their Deep Explore and year-long research projects through oral and poster presentations during the spring Inquiry Symposium at Millberry Union on the UCSF Parnassus Heights campus. An array of student research topics were on display, ranging from clinical to basic science and medical education.

The UCSF School of Medicine’s Bridges Curriculum provides students with various opportunities for scientific exploration throughout all four years. From day one to the culmination of the Inquiry Symposium, the Inquiry Curriculum teaches

Karen Hauer, MD, PhD, UCSF School of Medicine Vice Dean for Education, was recently recognized for her significant contributions to the field of medical education research and assessment by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), a national nonprofit that develops and manages the national licensing examinations for medical students and trainees.

In the NBME news release, NBME President and CEO Peter Katsufrakis, MD, MBA, noted:

“NBME takes pride in being part of and supporting the community of educators, researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to advancing assessment science

One of the core tenets of the UCSF School of Medicine’s Bridges Curriculum is the pursuit of knowledge through inquiry. To support this, the school has fostered a medical education curriculum rich with opportunity for scientific exploration. As a component of the final Career Launch phase of the Bridges Curriculum, students are provided 12-20 weeks of protected time to complete a mentored “Deep Explore” project with their choice of principal investigator, in their field of study. Some students will go beyond 20 weeks and pursue a funded research gap year through UCSF or outside

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. After months of work, students presented the initial results of their research projects in mid-November at the Summer Explore poster sessions.

Rita Redberg, MD, Inquiry Curriculum Director, said, “Summer Explore encourages

We are excited to announce Dr. Katherine (Kathy) Julian, MD, as Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME) at the UCSF School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2021. Dr. Julian, a professor of medicine, will succeed Robert (Bobby) Baron, MD, who will be stepping down from the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education role in December after serving our learners and faculty for over 14 years in this position. Dr. Baron will continue to work full time in the School of Medicine and continue to serve as Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education.

Dr. Julian brings a breadth of

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

In this new role, Dr. Chin-Hong will work with the leaders at each regional campus to ensure that the admissions, student experience, curricular integrity, and quality are comparable to those provided at the UCSF main campus. Dr. Chin-Hong will work collaboratively with leaders to ensure timely identification and communication of issues and implement curricular enhancements and innovations. The UCSF undergraduate medical education program has two regional

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

Stephanie Rennke, MD
Dr. Rennke is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, a member of the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, and alumni of the Teaching Scholars Program. She is a past recipient of the UCSF Class of 2012 Clinical Teaching

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.

Since her induction in 2008, Dr. Hyland remains an active member of the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators and plays an active role as a member of

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.

This year's keynote was H. Carrie Chen, MD, PhD, who is the Associate Dean of Assessment and Educational Scholarship and Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and Adjunct