UCSF DGIM at ZSFG
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The UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine at ZSFG improves the lives of vulnerable populations through education, research, patient care & public policy.
Out in @JournalGIM - using a nation-wide study we show #women less frequently received #hypertension meds (ACEi/ARB & combination pills) that have additional health benefits, even when excluding reproductive-age women. To read more: buff.ly/OcIbiBy @ucsfdgimzsfg
New in #JGIM, a nationally representative #ConciseResearchReport by @AnitaHargraveMD et al. found sex differences in anti-hypertensive medications, even when excluding reproductive-age women Read more ⬇️: buff.ly/OcIbiBy
Congratulations to Neda Ratanawongsa, on her new role as Chief Health Informatics Officer for SFDPH! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ratanawongsa in her new leadership role 🎉
Congratulations to this year’s NCSP at UCSF graduates!🥳 We're proud to recognize the growth and achievements of this outstanding group. As they move forward, we look forward to seeing them continue their work as changemakers across the healthcare landscape.👏
We are proud of our grads!
🎓 Congratulations to our UCSF SFPC graduates! Your commitment to equity, primary care, and serving vulnerable communities is the heart of our mission. 🎉We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished, onward to even greater things! 💙 #UCSF #UCSFGrad #SFPC #PrimaryCare #MedEd #ZSFG
Join us in congratulating Dr. Vanessa Thompson for being awarded the Professional Altruism Award from the UCSF Department of Medicine. This award is given annually to recognize a faculty member who embodies the humility, empathy, selflessness, and courage as an unsung hero🎉
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Leslie Suen, whom has been announced as the 2025-2026 PARC Fellowship Recipient! 🎉 myemail.constantcontact.com/Our-new-PARC-F…
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Maria Ruiz, the 2025 recipient of the Julius R. Krevans Award from UCSF's ZSFG Department of Medicine! Her clinical excellence, professionalism, and dedication to underserved patients exemplify the best of medicine. Read more: medicine.ucsf.edu/news/maria-rui…
DGIM in the News: Geriatricians play an important role for many older adults to help them continue living a fulfilling life. KCBS’s Bret Burkhart spoke to Dr. Anna Chodos on this week’s episode of As Prescribed. 🎙 audacy.com/podcast/as-pre…
🔈Just out in @AnnalsofIM our study shows that #sexualtrauma can have long-lasting effects on #suicide risk, #overdose, & #mortality for both men and women. For the full manuscript: acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/AN… A 🧵... @SFVAMC @UCSF @SFVA3DICOIN @ucsfdgimzsfg
A longitudinal cohort study of older veterans found that a history of military sexual trauma (MST) is associated with increased risk for any suicide attempt and death by drug overdose in both women and men, especially those who also have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The…
Join us in congratulating Dr. @PalmerNynikka, recipient of the Claire D. Brindis Award for Community Engagement & Service in Health Policy Research! 🎉 Honoring her commitment to health equity through community-driven research. #HealthEquity #UCSF
Great vibes, good convos, and time to recharge with the team. Our 3rd annual faculty retreat offered a valuable opportunity to reflect, strategize, and strengthen our shared vision. Grateful for the dedication and insight of our incredible team. #FacultyRetreat #UCSF #PrimaryCare
🎉 Happy 10-year anniversary to the incredible Vouchers for Veggies team! A decade of dedication to healthy food access and community impact — here’s to many more! @eatsfvoucher #VouchersForVeggies #10YearAnniversary
Congratulations on your Match! We are SO THRILLED to welcome our new interns to SFPC and begin this incredible journey. Here's to growth, learning, and making a difference together! #MatchDay #UCSF #InternalMedicine #SFPC #DGIM #NewBeginnings @UCSF @UCSFDOM
Proud to represent UCSF at the 2025 Howard University College of Medicine Residency Fair! 🩺 Our SFPC Program Director and Chief Resident are connecting with future medical leaders and sharing exciting opportunities in our residency program. #UCSFResidency #HUCM #FuturePhysicians
Celebrating Black History Month at the Department of Medicine @ZSFGCare !
Join us in congratulating Dr. @elainekhoong as the new ZSFG DOM Medical Director of Quality and Patient Safety. In this role Elaine will coordinate and implement quality of care initiatives provided by the Department’s clinical services in the inpatient and outpatient settings🎉
📢 New in JAMA: Drs. Wheeler, Gutierrez, & @AliciaFMD highlight the critical need for clinicians to improve care for immigrant patients. With 14% of the U.S. population born abroad, understanding migration-related health factors is essential. 🏥🌍 jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…