Message from the Chair

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

Minority Health Month concluded in April, however our efforts to address the health inequities experienced by minoritized communities continues year-round. Let me share with you[...]

By sjmartinez • May 1, 2023

Since 1885, the Association of American Physicians (AAP), an honorary medical society, has advocated for the advancement of scientific and practical medicine by promoting professional and[...]

By sjmartinez • April 24, 2023