Message from the Chair

Our department is remarkable. In reflecting on our strategic goals to Lead in Innovation, Transform Care and Advance Health for All, I am focusing this week’s post[...]

By sjmartinez • July 13, 2026

This week’s post is special to me because it exemplifies our department’s commitment to supporting the medical workforce development of our region as we welcome[...]

By sjmartinez • July 6, 2026

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, June is a busy month for our trainees; we bid farewell to outgoing classes of residents, fellows and[...]

By sjmartinez • June 29, 2026

This is a time of transition to many who have called the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) home, as they continued their training to become[...]

By sjmartinez • June 22, 2026

Our department plays a major role in developing, nurturing and mentoring the next generation of leaders in medicine. This time of year is especially meaningful[...]

By sjmartinez • June 15, 2026

Each week I am reminded of the remarkable individuals who represent team DoM (UCLA Department of Medicine). Many serve quietly behind the scenes to support[...]

By sjmartinez • June 8, 2026

The foundational goal of the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) Strategic Plan is to build community within the DoM, grounded in our vision and core values. This[...]

By sjmartinez • June 1, 2026

This week, I focus on members of the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) who are using rigorous methods to understand human disease and the shortcomings[...]

By sjmartinez • May 26, 2026

Training the next generation of physician leaders is central to our mission in the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM). Nearly all members of our community[...]

By sjmartinez • May 18, 2026

In the academic calendar, you know that spring is happening not because flowers are in full bloom, but because it is spring meeting time! Many[...]

By sjmartinez • May 11, 2026