UCSF Learners Use Foster Youth Experience to Fuel Passion for Health Care
Life as a former foster youth isn‘t easy, but two students at UC San Francisco have managed to overcome the countless challenges from their experiences.
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Carol Dawson-Rose Named New Dean of UCSF School of Nursing
Carol Dawson-Rose, PhD, RN, FAAN, is named the new dean of the UCSF School of Nursing and associate vice chancellor for Nursing Affairs.
Payam Nahid to Head UCSF’s Institute for Global Health Sciences
Payam Nahid, MD, MPH, a leader in improving tuberculosis care around the world, is the new executive director of UCSF’s Institute for Global Health Sciences.
Health Equity Leader to Chair UCSF Obstetrics and Gynecology
Andrea V. Jackson, MD, MAS, a highly regarded obstetrician, gynecologist and diversity champion, has been appointed chair of the UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences.
Dan Bernal Named UCSF Vice Chancellor of Community and Government Relations
Dan Bernal, a longtime San Francisco resident who served for more than two decades with U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, has been named vice chancellor for community and government relations at UC San Francisco.
Action Plans Set in Response to UCSF 2023 Staff Engagement Survey
UCSF’s engagement survey results were revealed in late June. This article will recap those results, highlight key items in the findings and any action steps UCSF is taking.
UCSF Legal Taps Nosowsky as Health System’s First Chief Counsel
UCSF has appointed Rachel Nosowsky as the first chief counsel for UCSF Health to advise and guide the expanding enterprise and lead a team of attorneys in support of Health priorities.
Health Informatics Leader Selected to Head New UCSF Division
Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, has been appointed chief of the newly created Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation (DoC-IT) at UCSF. The new division will promote the integration and application of information technology to improve patient care.
UCSF Commits to Local Hiring Goal to Foster Economic Opportunity
UCSF commits to hiring 10% of new employees from local underserved communities by 2027, supporting economic opportunity and health equity. The commitment also includes investments in workforce development, financial stability and leadership diversity.
UCSF Global Health Leader Jaime Sepúlveda Prepares to Step Down
After more than a decade, Jaime Sepúlveda will step down from his role as executive director of UCSF’s Institute for Global Health Sciences in August 2023.
Your Opinion Matters: 2024 Staff Engagement Survey Coming Soon
UC San Francisco will launch its annual staff engagement survey on Tuesday, April 9. Staff are encouraged to provide candid feedback in the survey to inform UCSF as it strives to provide a more inclusive and engaging place to work, and to foster support for staff members’ overall well-being.
Your Opinion Matters: 2023 Staff Engagement Survey Coming Soon
The 2023 staff engagement survey will launch on Apr. 11. All UCSF, UCSF Health, and UCSF Benioff Children’s hospital staff can provide feedback on UCSF’s ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive and engaging place to work.
UCSF Health Appoints Two Prominent Healthcare Executives to Senior Leadership
UCSF Health has named Cynthia Barginere, DNP, RN, FACHE, as senior vice president and president of adult services, and Timothy Y. Kan, MBA, as senior vice president and chief strategy officer.
Catherine Lucey Is New UCSF Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Catherine Lucey, MD, a key campus leader who has been instrumental in UCSF’s success over the past decade, has been named executive vice chancellor and provost, beginning in January of 2023.
Harold Collard Chosen as UCSF Vice Chancellor for Research
Harold “Hal” Collard, MD, MS, a pulmonologist with deep roots at UCSF, has been named UCSF’s next Vice Chancellor for Research. He currently serves as director of the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) and associate vice chancellor for Clinical Research.
