News Archive - Joyce Pritchett

Two School of Medicine Faculty Selected for ELAM Class of 2027

The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) program at Drexel University College of Medicine has selected two University of California San Diego School of Medicine faculty to be part of its 32nd class of fellows.

The Last Gift: Turning Life’s Final Chapter Into Hope for an HIV Cure

Jim and his wife, Susan Dickerson, were active participants in the Last Gift Study at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. The tissue donation research study aims to understand the behavior of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) throughout the body.

Shaping the Future of Pediatric Medicine

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce Gary A. Silverman, MD, PhD, as the chair of the Department of Pediatrics and associate dean for children’s academic programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Matter Mission and Mentorship

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Christopher “Dirk” Keene, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology effective April 1, 2026.

Alzheimer’s May Hit Women Harder

Women account for nearly two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, and research suggests they often experience a more aggressive course of the disease than men. Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine are working to understand why.

Beyond the Right Answer

At the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, all students complete two years of Equity in Systems Science (ESS), a longitudinal course where students engage in small group, self-directed learning and explore topics including health care delivery and teamwork.