Message from the Chair

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

The future of medicine and our future as a department is critically dependent on intentionally creating opportunities and pathways to ensure that many years from[...]

By sjmartinez • July 20, 2026

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