ZSFG Department of Medicine Newsletters

Main Story: Chief residents are outstanding graduates of our internal medicine residency program who spend an additional year in leadership roles, helping to teach, mentor and support the 180 interns and residents who rotate through the Department of Medicine at ZSFG. They bring deep knowledge of the challenges of residency, as well as fresh perspectives about how to make the experience even more meaningful and rewarding. Featuring: Kathryn Sullivan, MD; Tyler Mains, MD; Albert Liu, MD

Spotlight: Brian Graham, MD; Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH; Peter Hunt, MD; Mallory Johnson, PhD; Terence Friedlander, MD 

Main Story: A dynamic partnership between ZSFG Pulmonary Division and UC Berkeley Biology Scholars Program supports aspiring undergrads. Featuring: Aisha Jama; Antonio Gomez, MD; Kristin Hildreth, Semhar Teklu 

Spotlight: Krevans Award recognizes Arturo Gasga, MD; Rapaport Award recognizes Jeffrey Critchfield, MD

Main Story: 2019 ZSFG Medicine Faculty Awards and ZSFG Staff STAR Achievement Awards. Featuring: Alicia Fernandez, MD; Lucas Zier, MD; Devora Keller, MD; Jack Chase, MD; Urmimala Sarkar, MD; Reena Gupta, MD; Kelly Han, MD; Jehan Budak, MD; Larissa Thomas, MD; Oanh Nguyen, MD; Beth Harleman, MD; Susan Lau; Stephen May; Raeni Miller; Justin Moore; Nadia Nardone; Vanessa York

Spotlight: ZSFG Medical SPOT Awards, ZSFG Milestone Service Recognition

Main Story: Homelessness is one of the nation’s most vexing problems, and the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations (CVP), based in the ZSFG Department of Medicine, has launched the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative to help address this epidemic. More than five million children worldwide die each year of treatable diseases such as malaria and pneumonia – but Ari Johnson, MD, and his colleagues are working to change that. Featuring: Margot Kushel, MD; Ari Johnson, MD

Spotlight: Payam Nahid, MD; Emily Silverman; Talmadge King, MD; Gallup Staff Engagement Survey, ZSFG RAB

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 Diversity and Inclusion Staff Certificate Program ZSFG graduates - Yazmin Carrasco, Jena Desai, Justin Moore, Kay Wallis, Edward Wiedemann

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