A community of LEADERS who lead in innovation, transform care, and advance health for all at @dgsomucla and @uclahealth.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2022
We are thrilled to introduce you to the DoM's strategic plan brochure: bit.ly/46SxjdY. This brochure provides access to a high-level overview of how we plan to guide the growth of our core mission areas over the next years. We hope you are inspired to join us as LEADERS!
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Congrats to Dr. Michael Yashar, who received the 2026 Innovative Change in Practice Management Award for co-developing the UCLA Health Next Day Clinic! This innovative model helps patients receive timely care while avoiding unnecessary hospital stays: uclahs.fyi/3WmK7JG
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More than two decades of research have led to a first-of-its-kind therapy. Dr. Tomas Ganz’s foundational work on hepcidin helped pave the way for the FDA approval of rusfertide, a new therapy for patients with polycythemia vera. Read about the journey: uclahs.fyi/4yhAlpA
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The DoM for LA Summit is tomorrow! We're gearing up for a day of connection, collaboration and inspiration as we bring together voices from across UCLA and Los Angeles to strengthen partnerships and advance health in the communities we serve. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/3UbvRTo
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Over the past few months, the DoM has come together to connect, share ideas and build on our collective progress. These conversations are helping shape priorities and strengthen our community.  Learn more: uclahs.fyi/4shxR9t
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Huge congratulations to Drs. Susan Ettner and Dennis Slamon on their election to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine! Read about the journeys that shaped their careers and what this recognition means to them: uclahs.fyi/4k3GthM
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Congrats to Dr. E. Dale Abel on receiving Jamaica’s Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander, one of the nation’s highest honors, recognizing his contributions to medicine and endocrinology. Watch the ceremony & join us in celebrating this achievement youtube.com/watch?v=QJkb3n8W…
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We're highlighting Dr. Arun Karlamangla, who recently received IIT Kharagpur's Distinguished Alumnus Award, one of the institution's highest alumni honors! Learn more about his journey from engineering to medicine and the mentors who shaped his career: uclahs.fyi/4ymQY3v
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"Focus on finding your passion and following that through residency." In this Mentor Shoutout, Dr. Alex Talishinsky reflects on the encouragement he received from Dr. Olujimi Ajijola during residency & how that mentorship helped shape his decision to stay at UCLA for fellowship
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Congratulations to Kisa Hilliard on receiving the Paul Torrens Scholarship from the UCLA Health Policy and Management Alumni Association! The scholarship honors Kisa's commitment to public health, healthcare leadership & evidence-based practice. Read more: uclahs.fyi/3VxZb70
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We're highlighting Brenda Sanz, whose behind-the-scenes work helps recruit, onboard and support the faculty who make hospital medicine possible. Her efforts help create a culture where colleagues feel connected, valued and supported. Read more: uclahs.fyi/46JZTAz
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Department of Medicine at UCLA Health retweeted
🙌Dr. Rajat Singh receives $3M @NIH (National Institute on Aging) grant to investigate how aging affects a brain region that helps control metabolism, and whether reactivating a specific group of neurons could keep our metabolism healthier for longer. 👉 uclahealth.org/news/publicat…
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We're highlighting Drs. Jeffrey Fujimoto and Hengchen Dai, whose cross-campus collaboration earned the Behavioral Science & Policy Association's Best Publication Award! Learn about their research on using behavioral science to improve vaccination rates: uclahs.fyi/4egsQrM
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In the UCLA Department of Medicine, innovators are supported at every stage of their career. This week, Dr. Abel highlights a few whose work shows the impact of supporting discovery, mentorship and new ideas throughout the career journey. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/47eqMgk
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Shining the spotlight on Jagrup Kaur, who recently completed UCLA's Leadership Development Program for Emerging Leaders. Learn how she's helping grow UCLA's Companion Care Program while supporting older adults, caregivers and volunteers across UCLA Health: uclahs.fyi/4dRvvbg
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Congrats to Dr. Alejandra Casillas on a historic honor! The Harvard College Class of 2001 has named Dr. Casillas its Chief Marshal of Alumni, making her the first Latina to serve in the role. Read about her journey and what this recognition means to her: uclahs.fyi/4ywIJlZ
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"While we may withdraw life-sustaining interventions, we never withdraw care." After helping care for a patient during a difficult hospitalization, intern Dr. Conor Rork reflects on compassion, presence and supporting families through moments of grief: uclahs.fyi/3V8nXdI
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Building community on day one! More than 40 hospitalists join the UCLA Department of Medicine each year. Learn how the UCLA Hospital Medicine Onboarding Program helps new faculty feel prepared, connected and supported from their very first shift: uclahs.fyi/4xW6Aup
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Shining the spotlight on Drs. Erin Dowling and Wendy Simon, who are helping transform inpatient care through quality improvement and system-wide change. Learn how their work is improving care for patients while supporting the teams who deliver it: uclahs.fyi/3VDwGop
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The hospitalists impact goes beyond the bedside. DoM hospitalists help educate and inspire the next generation of physician leaders. Meet the educators who are teaching residents how to navigate complex inpatient care while modeling curiosity and teamwork. uclahs.fyi/4xIFerr
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Compassion, dignity & respect are at the heart of the patient-centered culture our hospitalists foster each day. We shine the spotlight on Dr. Aram Namavar, whose care left a meaningful impression on one family as they navigated a difficult hospitalization uclahs.fyi/4rByzy0
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