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Celebrating 40 Years of Trailblazing Collaboration in Clinical Psychology Training

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

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.

Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program Ushers in Second Cohort of Students

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.

Celebrating 50 Years of Training Physician-Scientists

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.

School of Medicine Celebrates One-of-A-Kind Class

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.

Three UC San Diego Researchers Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

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.

Match Madness

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.

Sam Ward Appointed Vice Dean for Research at School of Medicine

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.

Medical and Pharmacy Students Present Innovative Research at Symposium

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.

Christine B. Chung, M.D., Named Chair of the Department of Radiology

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.

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