“I extend a warm welcome to our students who are starting their exciting journey at UCSF to become the next generation of clinicians, educators, and discovery scientists. UCSF students are known for the care they exhibit for patients, the curiosity they bring to questions of scientific rigor, and the many ways they show up to support our communities. We are grateful to you for choosing UCSF. ”
Catherine R. Lucey, MD, MACP
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
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School of Pharmacy: UCSF School of Pharmacy students celebrate their entry into the pharmacy profession at the school’s White Coat Ceremony on July 17, 2026, at Herbst Theatre. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Pharmacy: Stefanie Sasaki, left, and Caitlyn Uchida are among the 129 students in the UCSF School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2029 who received their white coats on July 17, 2026, at Herbst Theatre, signaling their entry into the pharmacy profession. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Pharmacy: The School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2029 took the Oath of the Pharmacist at the July 17, 2026, ceremony, affirming their commitment to ethical practice, patient care, and lifelong learning. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Medicine: First-year UCSF medical students Lisbette Acosta, Francesca Selmoni, Saadhvi Maskey, and Gabriella Vulakh take a selfie during the 2026 UCSF School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony on August 7, 2026. Photo by Noah Berger
School of Medicine: First-year UCSF medical students Sahil Malhi, Eliot Kagan, and Noe Villavicencio-Ramirez, pose in front of San Francisco City Hall during the 2026 UCSF School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony on August 7, 2026. Photo by Noah Berger
School of Medicine: First-year UCSF medical student, Khalil Argent, at the UCSF White Coat Ceremony on August 7, 2026. Photo by Noah Berger
School of Dentistry: Members of the DDS Class of 2030 and the International Dentist Pathway Class of 2029 recite the Clinic Induction Pledge. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
School of Dentistry: New dental student Kristian Miniti receives his white coat. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
Fall Celebration - Mission Bay: UCSF Genetic Counseling master’s student Hannah Kelly lunches with fellow graduate students during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
Fall Celebration - Mission Bay: UCSF graduate students stand with Millie the bear during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
Fall Celebration - Mission Bay: UCSF Translational Medicine master’s student Arash Mohammady speaks with fellow incoming students during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
Fall celebration - Parnassus Heights: Medical students Lawrence Cheung and Tianyi Chen spend time with therapy dog Nash during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Parnassus campus on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
Fall celebration - Parnassus Heights: UCSF student health lead psychologist Nicole Reinosa, PsyD, greets graduate students during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Parnassus campus on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
Fall celebration - Parnassus Heights: Medical students Raquel dos Santos, center, Joshua Nguyen and Brittney Luong take a photo with Millie the bear during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Parnassus campus on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
What’s New
New ways for UCSF students to learn, connect and make a difference.
Making an impact while they learn: Nursing students are applying their skills to real-world challenges, working alongside UCSF Health clinicians to improve care for patients.
Learning through service: UCSF dental students are gaining hands-on clinical experience while providing compassionate dental care to patients who might otherwise go without.
Preparing for what’s next: A new School of Pharmacy master’s program will equip students to navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of science, technology, and regulation — and help bring promising therapies and health technologies safely to patients.
Creating their own path: Three new degree pathways are expanding what’s possible for PharmD students, with opportunities to build expertise in clinical research, public health and scientific discovery.
