Message from the Chair

The department of medicine (DoM) hosts the greatest number of training programs within the DGSOM. Over the past weeks, I have updated you on graduates ...

By sjmartinez • July 10, 2023

July marks an exciting time of year in the department of medicine (DoM). During this time, we welcome many new members into our community. They ...

By sjmartinez • July 3, 2023

Cardiovascular disease remains the major cause of death worldwide. Faculty in the cardiovascular division within our department, remain at the forefront of innovative patient care, ...

By sjmartinez • June 26, 2023

Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, was celebrated yesterday, June 19. It is a time for reflection and celebration as we commemorate the final emancipation of enslaved ...

By sjmartinez • June 20, 2023

Graduation season is upon us. Each year, I experience great joy celebrating the achievements of our medical students and trainees as they begin the next ...

By sjmartinez • June 12, 2023

On Tuesday, May 30th, the department of medicine (DoM) hosted the 38th Annual Solomon Scholars Research Day. Established in 1981, Solomon Scholars Research Day  offers the ...

By sjmartinez • June 5, 2023

As we celebrate the accomplishments of our trainees and the students at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) this graduation season, I am reminded ...

By sjmartinez • May 30, 2023

Over the past few weeks, department of medicine (DoM) faculty and trainees have been traveling across the country to attend major annual meetings and conferences ...

By sjmartinez • May 22, 2023

This week, the US News rankings of medical schools and specialties came out. Although there is some controversy around these rankings and the methodology used, the ranking ...

By sjmartinez • May 15, 2023

Each day, I receive a report of the inpatient medicine hospital census at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. For ...

By sjmartinez • May 8, 2023