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Leading the Way

At UC San Francisco, we are driven by the idea that when the best research, the best teaching and the best patient care converge, we can deliver breakthroughs that help heal the world.

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From Bench to Bedside

At UC San Francisco, we don’t just treat diseases, we treat individuals. We put our patients’ priorities at the center of our care, and strive for breakthrough discoveries so that we can improve people’s lives.

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Collaboration and Innovation

UC San Francisco is leading revolutions in health – and those revolutions often start in the lab. From basic science to clinical research, we are constantly pushing scientific boundaries and earning worldwide recognition for our discoveries.

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Educating Health Sciences Professionals

At UC San Francisco, we encourage our students to approach health care issues with critical thinking and a spirit of inquiry. As tomorrow’s health and science leaders in training, UCSF students embody our passion for improving the human condition and pushing health care forward.

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Education

Back to School 2018
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Defibrillator Vest Fails Test Because Many Heart Attack Survivors Wouldn't Wear It

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Trump's Next Target: Legal Immigrants

September 25, 2018 | The New York Times

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September 18, 2018 | Wired

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