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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 U.S: 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.

UCSF School of Medicine, UCSF Fresno and Upstream USA Collaborate to Expand Access to Patient-Centered Contraceptive Care for Fresno County

UCSF School of Medicine, UCSF Fresno, and Upstream USA Collaborate to Expand Access to Patient-Centered Contraceptive Care for Fresno County Collaboration is Upstream’s first in California 

UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy Programs Celebrate Graduating Students

The UCSF School of Medicine regional campus in Fresno (UCSF Fresno) is proud to announce the upcoming graduation of students from its esteemed Doctors Academy programs at Caruthers and Sunnyside high schools. Thirty-one seniors from Caruthers High School and 30 seniors from Sunnyside High School...

Inspire: Ibironke Adelaja, MD, Breast Cancer Surgeon, Teacher and Community Advocate

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.

Kudos: UCSF Fresno Recognition Spring 2024

Tim Nguyen, DO

UCSF Fresno Family and Community Medicine Research Focuses Attention on Substance Use Among Pregnant Women

Pregnant women are amongst the most vulnerable to adverse health effects from substance use, but the prevalence of the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy has not been widely studied in the San Joaquin Valley. Now, preliminary data from a UCSF Fresno research project shows...

Scholarships Support Future Doctors for the San Joaquin Valley

Alyssa Fuentes, SJV PRIME 

UCSF Fresno Provides One-of-A-Kind Training for Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon and All National Parks Through a Parkmedic Certification Course

Parkmedic training at UCSF Fresno 

SJV MedBridge and Local Community Colleges Support Students Toward Becoming Physicians

Community college students in the San Joaquin Valley have the unique opportunity to participate in hands-on activities at the UCSF Fresno Clinical Skills and Simulation Center. The San Joaquin Valley - MedBridge Program (SJV-MedBridge) was developed by UCSF Fresno, in partnership with Fresno State...

UCSF Fresno, SJV PRIME Students Celebrate Residency Placements on Match Day

UCSF Health, Adventist Health and Madera County Officials Announce Proposal to Reopen Madera Community Hospital

UCSF Health, Adventist Health and Madera County Officials Announce Proposal to Reopen Madera Community Hospital Proposed joint venture could restore critical health care services for more than 160,000 Californians.

Christopher D. Downer, MD, Named Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCSF Fresno

 

Kudos: UCSF Fresno Recognition Winter 2024

Lourdes DelRosso, MD

Katherine A. Flores, MD, Recognized for Dedication to Inspiring Future Health Care Professionals in the San Joaquin Valley

Katherine A. Flores, MD

UCSF Fresno Family Physician’s Goal is to Make Health Care More Accessible to Student Athletes  

Kulraj Dhah, DO

Endowments Ensure a Bright Future for UCSF Fresno

Lawrence Sue, MD, FACS, (left) with Jim Davis, MD