Message from the Chair

Each day our faculty care for thousands of patients across Southern California. Most of the care provided by our faculty in the UCLA Department of[...]

By sjmartinez • September 28, 2026

The hallmark of a thriving department is our ability to continuously replenish our ranks. This is most clearly illustrated in the annual cycle of recruitment[...]

By sjmartinez • September 21, 2026

Our LEADERShip in innovation, transforming care and advancing health for all manifested itself in the past two months in terms of tangible results – success[...]

By sjmartinez • September 14, 2026

Our department’s forward looking vision statement is confirmed each time I learn about the accomplishments of our distinguished faculty, whose work epitomizes these goals. I[...]

By sjmartinez • September 8, 2026

One of the “routine” aspects of my job is signing offer letters for the remarkable faculty that we recruit to UCLA each year. I review[...]

By sjmartinez • August 31, 2026

Our commitment to lead in innovation, transform care and advance health for all, is inclusive of all members of the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM).[...]

By sjmartinez • August 24, 2026

One of the core goals of our strategic plan is to advance health and improve outcomes for our diverse communities. We have developed innovative ways[...]

By sjmartinez • August 17, 2026

Leading in innovation, transforming care and advancing health for all, manifests its outworking in many ways. This week, I focus on a few examples of[...]

By sjmartinez • August 10, 2026

Our faculty and trainees care for hundreds of patients each day, with passion and commitment for improving the lives of those who entrust their lives[...]

By sjmartinez • August 3, 2026

The strategic plan of our UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) continues to shape and transform our department and influence our larger health system as we[...]

By sjmartinez • July 27, 2026