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UCSF Fresno Cystic Fibrosis Center Is Only Combined Adult-Pediatric Center in the Valley

Paul Do, MD, and a Pediatric resident speak with a patient In 2016, UCSF Fresno opened a cystic fibrosis center where adults are as welcome as newborns.  

Ask an Expert: Is Bird Flu A Threat to Humans?

Kudos: UCSF Fresno Recognition (Fall 2024)

Katherine A. Flores, MD, and husband Juan Flores PhD

Investing in Health Career Pathway Programs Helps Inspire and Prepare Valley Youth for Careers in Medicine

Pre-med students learn to Stop the Bleed at Mini Med School 

Inspire: Antonio Toribio, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine (Fall 2024)

Antonio Toribio, MD

UCSF Fresno Recruiting Study Participants for Clinical Trials Involving Viral Lung Infections and Lung Disease

Yasmine Hernandez, clinical research coordinator, calibrates a spirometry machine 

Training in Liver Disease Teaches Clinicians to Manage Broad Spectrum of Liver Problems

Marina Roytman, MD At UCSF Fresno, the Hepatology Fellowship Program introduces fellows to inpatient and outpatient management of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic liver diseases.

Stacy Sawtelle Vohra, MD, Appointed UCSF Fresno Assistant Dean for GME and DIO

Dear UCSF School of Medicine Community,

Incoming SJV PRIME Learners and Graduates Start New Chapters in Medical Education

 

UCSF Professor’s Surgical Skill and Compassion for Patients Elevated Burn Care in Fresno to Highest National Standards

UCSF Professor William J. Dominic, MD, a surgeon who made indelible contributions to burn care in the San Joaquin Valley, retired this summer after 32 years on the faculty at UCSF Fresno in the Department of Surgery.

Faculty at UCSF Fresno Among Academy of Medical Educators Class of 2024 Inductees

The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators recently announced the Academy Class of 2024.

SJV-MedBridge, the Fresno Regional Hub of the California Medicine Scholars Program, is Currently Recruiting

SJV-MedBridge, the Fresno Regional Hub within the California Medicine Scholars Program, is Recruiting its Third Cohort  Applications Open Through Nov. 1, 2024  

UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy Students Shadow Faculty This Summer

Dozens of rising seniors in the UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy programs at Caruthers and Sunnyside high schools in Fresno County spent five weeks of the summer shadowing physicians in the San Joaquin Valley. 

Inspire: Summer Connery, Continuing Medical Education Events Specialist (Summer 2024)

UCSF Fresno’s success and growth are a direct result of the dedication and inspiration of our faculty, staff, residents, fellows, students, alumni, partners, donors and friends. In each issue of Focus on UCSF Fresno, we introduce you to the people who contribute to the greatness of UCSF Fresno...

Kudos: UCSF Fresno Recognition (Summer 2024)

Christine Nelson, MD Congratulations to Christine Ann Nelson, MD, who was named interim Chief of the UCSF Fresno Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Nelson's appointment was effective July 1, 2024. Thank you to John Moua, MD, for effectively serving as Chief since May 2020 through June 30, 2024. 

Christine Ann Nelson, MD, Named Interim Chief of Pediatrics at UCSF Fresno

Christine Ann Nelson, MD, has been named Interim Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at UCSF Fresno and Interim Vice Chair of

UCSF Fresno Research Builds Trust with Study Participants Through In-Person Visits, House Calls and Phone Follow-ups

Renee Amavizca prepares samples in the Clinical Research Center

Second SJV PRIME Day Brings Donors Together with Students and Scholarship Recipients

As a regional campus of the UCSF School of Medicine, UCSF Fresno recruits and trains future physicians to address the unique health needs of the region’s diverse and underserved populations through the UCSF San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME).

UCSF Fresno Celebrates Class of 2024: Physicians Stay to Care and Teach

UCSF Fresno Class of 2024

One of the First in the Nation: Celebrating 50 Years of Emergency Medicine Residency in Fresno

 Fifty years ago, trailblazing physicians in Fresno established an Emergency Medicine Residency Program – one of the first in the country – to train doctors to respond to medical emergencies swiftly and skillfully. 

From SJV PRIME medical student to practicing physician, Valley Native Fulfills Childhood Goal to Care for Underserved Communities

Enid Picart, MD  Enid Picart, MD, grew up interpreting for her parents during their emergency room visits. With no medical insurance and no access to primary care, the Emergency Department was their only opportunity for medical care.

UCSF Fresno Graduate Intrigued by Infectious Diseases

Orange County Native stays in Fresno to Join Faculty at UCSF Fresno  

UCSF Fresno OB-GYN Grad and Santa Clara Native to Stay in Fresno to Doctor (and Dance)

Bahvi Vohra, MD

Graduating Infectious Diseases Fellow to Stay in Fresno to Address Valley Health Concerns

Jessica McFarland, MD

UCSF Fresno Graduate Carries on Tradition of Teaching and Healing

Roman Roque, MD Roman Roque, DO, MPH, was born in the Philippines and moved to California’s Bay Area with his family at the age of 12. His father was a community physician in the Philippines and a maternal uncle was a physician and professor. Both were some of his earliest inspirations.