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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.

Advancing Kidney Health Through Science and Mentorship

October 21, 2025

With a deep commitment to research and mentorship, Joachim Ix, M.D. professor of medicine and chief for the Division of Nephrology-Hypertension at UC San Diego School of Medicine, has shaped research careers and scientific progress far beyond his own division.

UC San Diego Joins NIH Stillbirth Research Consortium

September 29, 2025

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have been selected to join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stillbirth Research Consortium, which was launched with more than $37 million in funding over the next five years.

Building Communication Skills Through Community and Compassion

September 18, 2025

Not all learning objectives can be taught in a lab or from a textbook. Some require real-world experiences and human connection.

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.

From Simulations to Systems

August 5, 2025

UC San Diego School of Medicine’s four-year curriculum is designed to prepare and educate future physicians to excel in core competencies, navigate complex health care systems and provide specialty experiences to support their career goals.

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.
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