From UCSF to What’s Next
Six graduates. Six paths forward. Their reflections on purpose, passion, and what comes next.
Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs: Candidates in the Master’s of Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership program capture a selfie during the GEPA commencement ceremony. Photo by Noah Berger
Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs: Siri Venkatesh Tantry, a candidate in the Master’s in Biomedical Imaging program, shares a moment with family in front of the Herbst Theatre after the GEPA commencement ceremony. Photo by Noah Berger
School of Pharmacy: Members of the PharmD Class of 2026 celebrate at the UCSF School of Pharmacy Commencement on May 19 at Davies Symphony Hall. Photo by Elisabeth Fall Photography
School of Pharmacy: Sebastian Lowe is awarded the Bowl of Hygeia, the highest honor bestowed upon a UCSF School of Pharmacy graduating student. The award is given to an individual who exemplifies the qualities most desirable in a pharmacist in action, thought and attitude. Photo by Elisabeth Fall Photography
School of Medicine: Graduate Kamden Gray on stage with parents Linda Keavy and Marvin Gray. Photo by Cindy Chew
School of Dentistry: Members of the Dentistry Class of 2026 celebrate at the UCSF School of Dentistry Commencement on May 28 at The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Dentistry: Michelle Martinez, Dentistry Class of 2026, waits in line to be hooded on May 28 at The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Nursing: The Class of 2026 celebrates together at the UCSF School of Nursing Commencement at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
School of Nursing: Selam Kidane, a PhD in Sociology, is hooded by her adviser, Howard Pinderhughes, PhD, as class marshal Stella Bialous, DrPH, RN, FAAN, looks on. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
UCSF Fresno: Residents and fellows gather on the stage of Fresno City College's Old Administration Building to celebrate at the UCSF Fresno commencement ceremony. Photo by Craig Kohlruss/UCSF Fresno
UCSF Fresno: Surgery residents capture a celebratory selfie on stage of the auditorium during the commencement ceremony. Photo by Craig Kohlruss/UCSF Fresno
Celebrating the Graduates
Explore stories and highlights from commencement ceremonies across UCSF.
Graduate Education and
Postdoctoral Affairs
May 15, 2026 | At San Francisco’s historic Herbst Theatre, 237 of this year’s master’s and PhD degree candidates celebrated, with the help of faculty, university leaders, and staff volunteers, and close to 700 family and friends.
School of Pharmacy
May 19, 2026 | The School of Pharmacy’s 118 new pharmacists celebrated at San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall, honoring a class defined by perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to advancing patient care across the profession.
School of Medicine
May 20, 2026 | Along with the ceremonies and the celebrations, the Class of 2026 is finding time to reflect on the experiences, mentorship, and sense of purpose they’ll carry forward as they prepare to lead and innovate in medicine and health care.
School of dentistry
May 28, 2026 | The School of Dentistry’s graduates gathered at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre to celebrate the start of their professional careers, carrying forward a commitment to service, compassion, and excellence in oral health.
School of Nursing
June 9, 2026 | The School of Nursing’s Class of 2026 celebrated a milestone achievement, joining a new generation of nurse leaders prepared to advance health, improve patient care, and drive change in communities around the world.
UCSF Fresno
June 11, 2026 | UCSF Fresno celebrated approximately 100 residents and fellows completing their training, many of whom will remain in the Central Valley and California to expand access to care, teach future clinicians, and improve the health of their communities.