Message from the Chair

The fall is a time when many of our trainees and faculty convene for scientific meetings. I am always impressed by the depth and breadth[...]

By rosaguerrero • November 25, 2024

This week, I will focus primarily on providing more in-depth perspectives on an important shift in our department's approach to faculty scholarship that moves us[...]

By sjmartinez • November 18, 2024

November 11 was Veterans Day. For the many Veterans who are members of the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM), I salute you and thank you for[...]

By sjmartinez • November 12, 2024

The vision statement of our strategic plan includes: Advancing Health for All. This week I share some stories that provide examples of how we are impacting the[...]

By sjmartinez • November 4, 2024

This week, I want to showcase a few recent examples of excellence in scholarship across our department from trainees to leadership. Amber Tang, MD Publishes[...]

By sjmartinez • October 28, 2024

With more than 1,200 full time faculty, 600 trainees and 2,500 staff members, our department represents a large and diverse community singularly focused on Leading in[...]

By sjmartinez • October 21, 2024

DoM Scholarship Shines on Research Day As I told the more than 300 faculty, post-docs, trainees and medical students who took part in the UCLA[...]

By sjmartinez • October 14, 2024

Nearly 50% of the population of Los Angeles County is Latinx. Our city is enriched and defined by their multifaceted contributions to the tapestry that[...]

By rosaguerrero • October 7, 2024

This week, I want to focus on examples of efforts and faculty within our department who are LEADERS in our commitment to health equity. Two[...]

By sjmartinez • September 30, 2024

As a leader within the health system, I think a lot about the complex business of health care. In the United States we exist in[...]

By sjmartinez • September 23, 2024