Message from the Chair

There is so much happening in our department that we are challenged at times to share all of the ways in which our colleagues, including[...]

By sjmartinez • June 2, 2025

The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Our colleagues within the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) who[...]

By sjmartinez • May 27, 2025

One of the hallmarks of our training programs are the contributions made by our many residents and fellows to research and innovation. As we move[...]

By sjmartinez • May 19, 2025

The time has come to welcome the new chief residents who will support our residency programs this upcoming year. Our incoming chief residents are final-year[...]

By sjmartinez • May 12, 2025

Our department excels across multiple missions that impact our community, support our trainees and advance new knowledge. These essential missions require substantial investments to sustain[...]

By sjmartinez • May 5, 2025

Research and innovation are the lifeblood of our department. As such, I look forward to opportunities to promote, highlight and to celebrate the accomplishments of[...]

By sjmartinez • April 28, 2025

It is a privilege to lead such an amazing team of colleagues. In times of crisis, I have directly observed how we have rallied around[...]

By sjmartinez • April 21, 2025

Faculty, trainees and staff physicians in the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) are responsible for seeing the largest percentage of patients seen at UCLA Health.[...]

By sjmartinez • April 14, 2025

The science led by faculty within the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) changes the world, impacts lives, strengthens communities and advances health. As I mentioned[...]

By sjmartinez • April 7, 2025

Our early career faculty represent the future. The recent reduction in federal funding of scientific research puts that future at risk. While we do not fully[...]

By sjmartinez • March 31, 2025