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A Year of Resilience, Discovery and Impact

December 23, 2025

As 2025 unfolded, UC San Diego School of Medicine navigated a year filled with unexpected challenges. It wasn’t always easy, and at times it required more resilience than we anticipated, but we adapted, retained focus and moved forward together.

From Hesitation to Healing

December 17, 2025

The Student-Run Free Clinic Project provides opportunities for compassionate and holistic care patient, while also offering growth and learning for students.

Three Minutes to Make an Impact

November 18, 2025

What could you accomplish in three minutes? School of Medicine postdoctoral researchers Natasha Anita, Ph.D., and Aalok Varma, Ph.D. were the first- and second-place winners in the inaugural Torrey Pines Training Consortium (TPTC) Postdoc Pitch competition.

New Division for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Established at UC San Diego

November 12, 2025

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce the launch of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences (OB/GYN).

Learning to See Beyond the Exam Room

November 4, 2025

Last fall, 20 first- and second-year medical students enrolled in a 12-week elective course designed to help teach medical students about some of the barriers to care that patients experience.

Trailblazer: First CMSP Scholar Matriculates into Medical School

October 31, 2025

Andrea Sawaya is the first student from the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) to matriculate to medical school. A state-funded initiative established in 2021, CMSP creates clear pathways for California community college students to apply to and attend medical school.

The Heart of Healing

August 29, 2025

With the symbolic donning of their first white coats, the newest class of medical students at University of California San Diego School of Medicine marked the beginning of their journeys as future physicians.

Paging Dr. Vane: Dissecting Hollywood’s Medical Mayhem at Comic-Con

July 23, 2025

He is a doctor, he has played one on TV, and this week he is preparing to present his seventh Comic-Con panel as the annual event converges on downtown San Diego.

Celebrating 40 Years of Trailblazing Collaboration in Clinical Psychology Training

June 30, 2025

The Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (JDP) was originally conceived more than 40 years ago, many doubted it would ever work. Today, the program celebrates 40 years of education and training focused on the integration of research with patient care.

Blanket and Blessing Ceremony Fosters Community and Connection

June 12, 2025

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine recently held its fourth annual Indigenous Medicine Ceremony, which honors and recognizes students who are training to provide health care to Native American and Indigenous populations.
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