June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025 —
As the demand for skilled health care providers rises nationwide, the University of California San Diego School of Medicine took a step toward shaping that future on June 6, welcoming the second cohort of students in the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program during a White Coat Ceremony.
June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025 —
The Medical Scientist (M.D./Ph.D.) Training Program (MSTP) at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine is celebrating 50 years of training physician-scientists who strive to bridge two worlds, the clinic and the lab.
June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025 —
As the 54th graduating class of the University of California San Diego School of Medicine celebrated earning the title of medical doctor, there were tears, cheers and many moments of reflection on the how and why they got to this point.
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 —
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has announced that University of California San Diego Professors Russell Impagliazzo, Cornelis Murre and Elizabeth Winzeler have been selected as new members. NAS membership represents one of the most distinguished honors for U.S. scientists and engineers.
March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025 —
Each year, the latter half of March brings the first day of spring and the thrill of March Madness, college basketball’s premiere championship tournament. For graduating medical students, March brings the excitement of Match Day, the day when they learn where they will go for residency training.
March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025 —
Sam Ward, P.T., Ph.D., professor in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Radiology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and Bioengineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has been appointed vice dean for research.
March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 —
Each summer between their first and second years of medical school, students are encouraged to seek out research opportunities to expand their experience and knowledge base. More than 100 medical and pharmacy students shared their research posters at the Summer Research Symposium.
February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025 —
Christine B. Chung, M.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Radiology at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She has served as the interim chair of the department since December 2023.
February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 —
The Student-Run Free Clinic project provides critically needed medical, dental and mental health services to its patients and practical, hands-on experience to medical, dental and pharmacy students who are there to participate in the clinics’ whole-person approach to care.
February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025 —
Mayra Mendiola’s story starts with her identity. She is a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is a first-generation, low-income, Latina college student interested in a career in STEMM. She shared her story with key policy advisors in Washington D.C. as a means to spotlight UC San Diego
