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Honoring a Legacy, UCSF Fresno Renames its Wilderness Medicine Elective

Nearly 25 years ago, inspired by a deep love for the great outdoors and a vision for hands-on education, Lori A. Weichenthal, MD, started the UCSF Fresno Wilderness Medicine Elective for fourth-year medical students. Colleagues, students, friends and her husband, Dan Wolfe, gathered recently to…

Inspire: Yolanda Tinajero, MD

In this issue, we feature Yolanda Tinajero, MD, UCSF Assistant Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Inspire Health Medical Group provider, and San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME) Associate Director. Tinajero was an SJV PRIME student herself, served as faculty at UCSF from…

UCSF Fresno and Community Partner on E-bike Safety Awareness

In the past five years, e-bike-related injuries have increased exponentially in the Fresno area, reflecting a nationwide trend. A UCSF Fresno critical care trauma surgeon, along with the injury prevention outreach specialist at Community Regional Medical Center, is raising awareness about the need…

Injectable PrEP medications offer new options for HIV prevention

UCSF Fresno Fellowship Provides Unique Hospice Training Across Care Settings

L to R: UCSF Fresno Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) fellow (graduated) Akashdeep Kha

Inspire: Shannon Kremer (Summer 2026)

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, we introduce you to the people who contribute to the greatness of UCSF Fresno through informal…

UCSF Fresno Ortho Surgeon’s Review of Open Hip Surgery and Arthroscopy for Hip Preservation Offers Promise

Robert Kollmorgen, DO, Photo courtesy of Inspire Health Medical Group Do all patients wi

Investing in the Physicians Our Valley Needs

Kudos UCSF Fresno Recognition Summer 2026

UCSF Fresno OB-GYN Trainees Treat Patients with Life-Threatening Pregnancy Complication