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UCSF Fresno Honors San Joaquin Valley Infectious Diseases Pioneer Robert D. Libke, MD

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
Clinical Professor of Medicine Robert D. Libke, MD, could be called the grandfather of infectious disease prevention and control in the San Joaquin Valley.

Kudos UCSF Fresno Recognition Fall 2026

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Office of Communications, [email protected] on
The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators at UCSF recently announced the Academy Class of 2026. Muhammad Shoaib Khan, MD, is among the new members. Congratulations! Kudos to the Academy of Medical Educators Teaching Awards recipients Christopher Crogan, MD; Suman Gupta, MD; Joseph…

The Ripple Effect of One Mentor’s Legacy

By Lucero Benitez, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on

Collaboration Between UCSF Fresno and UC Merced Enhances Research

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
Among the benefits of the CRC is access to biostatistical support and education through a partnership with UC Merced’s Biostatistics and Data Support Core Center. An arm of statistics, biostatistics is used to interpret medical data, test or refute hypotheses, and credibly communicate research…

Honoring a Legacy, UCSF Fresno Renames its Wilderness Medicine Elective

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
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

By Lucero Benitez, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
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

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
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

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on

UCSF Fresno Fellowship Provides Unique Hospice Training Across Care Settings

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
L to R: UCSF Fresno Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) fellow (graduated) Akashdeep Kha

Inspire: Shannon Kremer (Summer 2026)

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on
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…