Department of Medicine at UCLA Health

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!

In this week’s newsletter, we’re celebrating the well-deserved recognition our faculty and trainees have earned for their impact across education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Read about the latest honors and achievements here: uclahs.fyi/3GZDVQQ

Check out the incredible work coming out of the UCLA Cardiology Quality Improvement Program! By combining data, incentives, and clinician support, the program is boosting patient adherence to life-saving heart therapies and improving outcomes. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/4lL8hWt

Our faculty and staff in San Luis Obispo are dedicated to building meaningful connections in the community. Check out highlights from the Tigers Fight Cancer Adventure Run and the SLO Chamber of Commerce Business Expo here: uclahs.fyi/3IUivF6

Exciting research breakthrough! Drs. Andrea Hevener and Zhenqi Zhou found that activating a key estrogen receptor in muscle improves metabolic health and could lead to new treatments for obesity and insulin resistance in both men and women. Read more here: uclahs.fyi/4lO4BT7

This week, Dr. Abel spotlights our department’s incredible impact across the Central Coast — all the way from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo!  Learn how DoM faculty are transforming care and building strong community connections in the region: uclahs.fyi/4l8OEGJ

Proud to highlight the DoM Professional Coaching Program, whose latest participants saw nearly a 30% decline in physician burnout! Offering both small group and 1-on-1 coaching, this program provides a promising path to improved physician well-being: uclahs.fyi/44HGdM3

We’re spotlighting a new study by Drs. Xinjiang Cai, Karol Watson, and Eric Yang showing that certain heart health biomarkers can predict future cancer risk. This discovery could reshape how clinicians use cardiac tests to assess overall health. Read more: uclahs.fyi/4lv3Dvv

There's incredible research coming from Dr. Marcus Horwitz's lab! Lab studies found that adding an intranasal drug delivery to a tuberculosis regimen drastically shortens cure time, resulting in faster, more effective treatment options for TB patients: uclahs.fyi/4lO4CXb

Congrats to Dr. Robert Reiss, named 2025 Honored Hero by Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation! He was recognized for his commitment to caring for inflammatory bowel disease patients and for fundraising over $1 million for further research and advocacy! Learn more: uclahs.fyi/44xHUM3

We’re highlighting Dr. Max Nguemeni Tiako's new study which explores how ER pain treatment gaps for Black patients increases risk of opioid misuse. Learn how shared decision-making between patients and clinicians can reduce that risk: uclahs.fyi/4lSDCG4

Congratulations to our fellowship graduates!!! We’re so proud of their accomplishments and excited for all that lies ahead in their medical journeys. Enjoy highlights from their graduation celebrations here: uclahs.fyi/4kp5L6E

The DoM continues to grow at UCLA West Valley Medical Center With new hospitalists and specialty services now onsite, we've greatly expanded access to world-class care in the San Fernando Valley. Meet the team leading the charge here: uclahs.fyi/44iTxYz

We’re excited to welcome a new cohort of faculty to the UCLA Department of Medicine! From returning Bruins to new faces from across the country and world, they bring extraordinary talent, compassion, and commitment to our mission. Meet them here: uclahs.fyi/4nwLChT

Proud to announce Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw as the new clinical chief of the UCLA Division of Endocrinology! A longtime leader & educator, she looks forward to supporting our clinicians, training future endocrinologists, and advancing discovery. Read more: uclahs.fyi/44UAiDF

It’s Science Monday! This week, Dr. Abel highlights recent research from across our department from pain treatment disparities to metabolic health, cancer risk prediction, and physician well-being. Learn all about these groundbreaking discoveries here: uclahs.fyi/4lVUQT3

What does the first year of UCLA's internal medicine residency program teach you? As our interns become senior residents, three of them reflect on the growth, resilience, and community that has shaped their training and their hopes for the journey ahead: uclahs.fyi/4ldiXMV

UCLA Internal Medicine residents and faculty brought insights, innovation, and leadership to the national stage at the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine conference. Discover how they’re driving progress in internal medicine education: uclahs.fyi/4eqjWXz

We’re highlighting the exceptional work of our geriatrics fellows at the American Geriatrics Society annual meeting! Explore their research on dementia screening, patient education, and elder care quality here: uclahs.fyi/4nzAHnB

The UCLA Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine showcased innovation and expertise at the American Thoracic Society and Associated Professional Sleep Societies’s SLEEP conferences. Read about the groundbreaking research presented here: uclahs.fyi/4ewpJv1

We’re so excited to welcome our newest UCLA internal medicine residents!!! We had the chance to catch up with them at their orientation. Hear what they’re most looking forward to as they begin their training at UCLA: uclahs.fyi/4ldbi1b