Message from the Chair

High quality health care should be accessible to everyone. As the leading academic health center in the region and its largest department, we have a[...]

The road to becoming an attending physician in medicine and its subspecialties is a long one, with multiple transition points and competitive applications to achieve[...]

One of the realities of our department is our ability to support our colleagues and excel across the entire career spectrum from trainees to faculty.[...]

Later this week most Americans will gather with family to celebrate Thanksgiving. For many of you, this will involve traveling long distances to gather for[...]

On Thursday, November 10, the department of medicine (DoM) resumed its tradition of hosting the department-wide Research Day, which was hosted at Covel Commons on[...]

Tomorrow is election day. This represents the opportunity within our democracy to have our voices heard on issues that impact our lives and values. Recognizing[...]

The recruiting season for our next class of primary care and categorical residents started this week! If you see Dr. Skinner with tired eyes, it is because[...]

Living in LA, reminds me that we are surrounded by talent and creativity and the recent awards season has reinforced that. The same is true[...]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our oncology services are at the forefront of providing state of the art care across the region. Corina Guzman, administrative[...]

This week, I reflect on the some of our department’s activities that illustrate achievement across the entire academic spectrum. I start with a medical student.[...]