Message from the Chair

Approximately 18 months ago, we launched the implementation of our department’s strategic plan, the goals of which are to Lead in Innovation, Transform Care and[...]

By hfloersh • September 15, 2025

A department of our size exists and thrives because of a dedicated cadre of administrators who ensure that our operations run smoothly across all missions.[...]

By hfloersh • September 8, 2025

In recent weeks, I had the privilege of meeting with our new chief residents and our 16 third-year primary care and med-peds residents. These primary[...]

By hfloersh • September 2, 2025

Despite the strong headwinds that we face as a department, school and health system, it is gratifying to receive news of multiple accolades and accomplishments[...]

By sjmartinez • August 25, 2025

2025 has challenged us in ways that we did not anticipate. We began the year confronting the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, have witnessed increased immigration[...]

By hfloersh • August 18, 2025

The month of August has been a very challenging one for many of our research colleagues who have lost significant amounts of their research funding[...]

By sjmartinez • August 11, 2025

Last week was an incredibly challenging week for our research community. As you all know by now, approximately 340 federal grants to UCLA from multiple[...]

By sjmartinez • August 4, 2025

The UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) leads in all our missions — namely clinical excellence, research accomplishments, educational innovation and impactful community engagement. Nothing exemplifies[...]

By sjmartinez • July 28, 2025

As an academic medical center, our expansive regional reach is unique. Although some sites are relatively far away, it is important to emphasize how integral[...]

By sjmartinez • July 21, 2025

Our department is a community of remarkable scholars who work tirelessly to support our strategic vision of LEADING in innovation, TRANSFORMING care, and ADVANCING health[...]

By sjmartinez • July 14, 2025