March 14, 2013
…to pursue careers in healthcare. Her impact is felt at all levels, and students frequently praise her level of engagement throughout their careers, from pre-enrollment to graduation. “Dr. McKennett is an extraordinary teacher, role model, physician, program developer and community servant,” said Dr. Gene Kallenberg, chief of the Division of…
October 23, 2014
…maximum protection for all healthcare workers. Special Ebola PPE kits have been developed and distributed to key areas. The PPE in these kits may be modified depending on the most current information. 4. Protocols for screening patients at the various entry points into the health system, including face-to-face triage and…
February 16, 2023
Five UC San Diego graduate students will soon join the ranks of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a distinguished organization that applauds scholars whose commitment to diversity, leadership and academic excellence pushes the boundaries of doctoral education.
October 3, 2019
…that aging has in healthcare, technology, quality of life and well-being, age-friendly communities, senior living, architecture and aging in place. “As one of the first undergraduate initiatives on campus focused on the aging population, we anticipate a tremendous response from students pursuing careers in health and social service fields,” said…
June 12, 2023
This year 94% of scholars from The Preuss School, a charter middle and high school on the UC San Diego campus, were accepted to a four-year university; all of them are the first in their family to attend college.
May 30, 2023
UC San Diego’s Class of 2023 looks forward to diving into their future. Their passions range from international environmental equity to artificial intelligence and from biosustainability to lasers and optics. Read more about some of our stunning graduates here.
May 18, 2017
…the Japan Prize in Healthcare and Medical Technology. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Data Scientist. Dhanurjay “DJ” Patil ’96 (Mathematics) is credited with coining the term “data scientist,” so it is…
October 15, 2020
…and distribute masks to healthcare professionals in need. Impact: “We have been able to donate Ethos Mask kits by the thousands to health care and community service members across the country, free of charge, donating to hospitals, medical schools and first responders across the country. We have also sold Ethos…
October 3, 2019
…San Diego region. Destination Healthcare Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health opened its doors in November 2016 after nearly a decade of planning and construction. Overnight, the facility—509,500 square feet, 10 stories and 245 beds—was active with people caring for those requiring hospitalization. This advanced medical center has…
June 20, 2023
On Saturday more than 5,000 graduating students and their family and friends gathered on RIMAC Field for All Campus Commencement. Keynote talks from UC Regent John A. Pérez, senior Letzy Vargas and Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla commented on the value of commitment, risk-taking and failure.
