ZSFG Department of Medicine Newsletters

Main Story: While ZSFG has always been dedicated to serving vulnerable populations, in recent years the institution and the ZSFG Department of Medicine have deepened their commitment to creating an environment that goes beyond equality to equity. Featuring: Jeffrey Critchfield, MD; Marlene Martin, MD; Tosan Boyo, MPH

Spotlight: UCSF National Clinical Scholars Program; Margot Kushel, MD

Main Story: This past year four faculty members in the ZSFG Department of Medicine assumed key leadership roles across our medical center. In this issue of our newsletter, we describe each position and the leaders reflect on their future goals and expectations. We are proud to see them making a difference in our culture and charting paths toward high value care. They need our engagement. Let’s ensure their success! Featuring: Lukejohn Day, MD; Claire Horton, MD; Gabe Ortiz, MD; Delphine Tuot, MD

Spotlight: EPIC Provider Training for Go-Live

Main Story: The ZSFG primary care track of the UCSF Internal Medicine Residency Program (also known as SFPC) is a jewel for ZSFG and the Department of Medicine. For over 35 years, it has been an exemplary in training some of the nation’s most promising young doctors to provide outstanding primary care to underserved populations in a comprehensive, coordinated and continuous way. It prepares them to become the next generation of pioneers in research, education and advocacy. Featuring: Joanie Addington-White, MD; Soraya Azari, MD

Spotlight: David Chia, MD; In Remembrance - Richard (Dick) H. Fine, MD

Main Story: ZSFG Medicine division and clinic managers work hand-in-hand with their division chiefs and the ZSFG Department of Medicine administration to carry out our mission in ways both big and small. Working often unnoticeable, these heroines and heroes are a resource for everyone in their divisions. They problem solve and can provide answers, ideas and suggestions for a wide variety of issues. This month we profile three of our extraordinary managers. Featuring: Clarice Estrada, MPA; Jon Oskarsson, RN, BScN, MN; Jennifer Thomas, MPH

Spotlight: Addiction Medicine Fellowship; Paula Lum, MD; Sarah Goglin, MD; Binh An Phan, MD, Clarice Horton, MD

Main Story: Three amazing faculty members assumed leadership roles in the ZSFG Department of Medicine in the last several months. Four remarkable Department of Medicine staff were honored for their outstanding service. We share their background and their passion for being part of the ZSFG and UCSF community.. Featuring: Joel Ernst, MD; Terence Friedlander, MD; Margot Kushel, MD

Spotlight: ZSFG DOM Staff Awards - Raymond Yi, Eva Lo, Vanessa York, Mary Ellen Kelly

Main Story: Three amazing faculty members assumed leadership roles in the ZSFG Department of Medicine in the last several months. Four remarkable Department of Medicine staff were honored for their outstanding service. We share their background and their passion for being part of the ZSFG and UCSF community.. Featuring: Matt Hickey, MD; Ashley McMullen, MD; Jennifer Olenik, MD

Spotlight: New DOM Faculty Members

Main Story: Each year the UCSF Chancellor, the Dean of the School of Medicine, and the Department of Medicine recognize exceptional people for their contributions. ZSFG Medicine faculty and staff were among those honored. Featuring: Beth Harleman, MD; Rebecca Hoh, MD, RD; Michael Chen, JD; Melody Davenport-McLaughlin, BA; Andrew Kerkhoff, MD, PhD; Thienkhai Vu, MD, PhD; Dhruv Kazi, MD; Courtney Lyles, PhD; Lisa Ochoa-Frongia, MD; Jessica Beaman, MD; Deborah Borne, MD; Beth Harleman, MD; John Imboden, MD; Dawnee Wong; Doug Black; Karishma Oza; Lila Sheira; Jeanna Wallenta; Cissie Bonini; Sarah Lisker; Susan Lau; Peggy Weix

Main Story: Our PhDs are an integral part of the vibrant academic community in the ZSFG Department of Medicine. Steeped with training in fields such as behavioral science, biochemistry, biophysics, environmental health, epidemiology, genetics, health services, infectious diseases, immunology, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, statistics and toxicology, they push the boundaries beyond what we currently know about science. With astounding creativity they are making impactful contributions to human knowledge and health. In this edition, we highlight three of the many impressive PhDs in our department.

Featuring: Cheryl Stoddart, PhD; Gideon St. Helen, PhD; Courtney Lyles; PhD

Spotlight: PhDs in the ZSFG Department of Medicine

Main Story: Dr. Payam Nahid has collaborated with partners in Vietnam to establish a clinical trials unit in Hanoi as part of the TB Trials Consortium, an international network funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2013, Dr. Reena Gupta has partnered with SEWA Rural, a nonprofit in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to improve the health of SCD patients. Dr. Grant Dorsey has worked to improve malaria treatments in collaboration with Philip Rosenthal, MD, Professor of Medicine and Moses Kamya, MMed, MPH, PhD, now Chair of the Department Medicine at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Featuring:Payam Nahid, MD; Reena Gupta, MD; Grant Dorsey, MD, PhD, MPH

Spotlight: Global foci of ZSFG DOM faculty research and work

Main Story: Quality improvement at ZSFG: A3 Thinking Training; data driven improvement; consistent team pairings; hospital post-discharge follow-up. Featuring: Will Huen, MD; Reyland Manatan; Claire Horton, MD, MPH; Lukejohn Day, MD

Spotlight: Monica Gandhi, MD; Elizabeth Murphy, MD; Terence Friedlander, MD; Rebecca Schwarz