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Cultivating Compassionate Physicians: The Impact of UCSF SJV PRIME Scholarships

By Kathleen Smith, Development and Alumni Affairs, UCSF Fresno on April 13, 2025
California’s Central Valley is one of the most medically under resourced regions in the state, and the need for compassionate, skilled physicians who understand the communities they serve has never been greater.

Kudos: UCSF Fresno Recognition (Winter 2025)

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on January 07, 2025
Leigh Ann O'Banion, MD
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Incoming SJV PRIME Learners and Graduates Start New Chapters in Medical Education

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on August 26, 2024
 
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Faculty at UCSF Fresno Among Academy of Medical Educators Class of 2024 Inductees

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on August 08, 2024
The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators recently announced the Academy Class of 2024.
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Second SJV PRIME Day Brings Donors Together with Students and Scholarship Recipients

By Kathleen Smith, Development and Alumni Affairs, UCSF Fresno on June 27, 2024
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).
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Scholarships Support Future Doctors for the San Joaquin Valley

By Kathleen Smith, Development and Alumni Affairs, UCSF Fresno, [email protected] on April 03, 2024
Alyssa Fuentes, SJV PRIME 

Up Close: UCSF SJV PRIME Class of 2027 Starts Medical School Ready to Address Health Disparities

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on October 19, 2023
Tou Bee Thao, first-year UCSF SJV PRIME medical student, talks with an elder at a Hmong Health and Culture Fair organized by SJV PRIME students at Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries on July 8. 
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UCSF Fresno Celebrates SJV PRIME Day

By Kathleen Smith, Development and Alumni Relations, UCSF Fresno on July 19, 2023
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 Recognition

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on July 19, 2023
L to R: Aalam Sohal, MD, and Marin Roytman, MD  L: Hunza Chaudhry, MD              
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Up Close: Hmong Health and Culture Fair in Fresno Organized by UCSF SJV PRIME Students

By Lucero Benitez, UCSF Fresno Office of Communications, [email protected] on July 19, 2023
 

2023 UCSF Fresno Graduate Profile: Brandon J. Croft, MD

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on June 15, 2023
UCSF Fresno will celebrate the 2023 Resident and Fellow Commencement on June 15. Brandon J. Croft, MD, is completing a three-year residency training program in Internal Medicine at UCSF Fresno. After graduation, he will continue his education in the three-year UCSF Fresno Pulmonary and Critical...
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UCSF Fresno Recognition

By By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on May 01, 2023
Kudos to UCSF Fresno Interim Chief of Emergency Medicine Danielle Campagne, MD, for being named among Fresno State Alumni Association 2023 Top Dog honorees, specifically the Distinguished Alumna, College of Science a
SJV PRIME student Marcus Cummins at the 67th Coccidiomycosis Study Group meeting

SJV PRIME Encourages Students to Research Valley Health Problems

By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on May 01, 2023
UCSF SJV PRIME Encourages Medical Students to Research Valley Health Problems
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UCSF Fresno Celebrates SJV PRIME Students, All Incoming Residents

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on May 01, 2023
Match Day 2023: UCSF Fresno Celebrated First Class of UCSF SJV PRIME Students, All Incoming Residents

California Medicine Scholars Program Accepts Students

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on April 19, 2023
First Group of Community College Students Accepted Into  the California Medicine Scholars Program, a New Program to Diversify California’s Primary Care Physician Workforce — And Respond to Health Workforce Shortages

Up Close | 2022: The Year in Review

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on December 13, 2022
UCSF Fresno achieved new milestones and our faculty, trainees, learners, staff and partners, as always, demonstrated ongoing commitment to the communities we serve. Here is a look back at some of our shining moments in 2022 despite challenging times during the third year of the pandemic.     ...

Up Close | Fourth Cohort of Students in UCSF SJV PRIME Start Classes

By By Barbara Anderson, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on September 06, 2022
UP CLOSE | Fourth Cohort of Students in UCSF SJV PRIME Start Classes

UCSF Fresno Named One of Four Regional Hubs in California to Build Pathway for Community College Students to the Medical Field

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on June 28, 2022
UCSF Fresno Creates Office to Enhance Coordination and Success of Regional Campus’ Pathway Programs

Up Close | 2021: The Year in Review

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on December 08, 2021
Amid a challenging second year of a pandemic, UCSF Fresno achieved new milestones and our commitment to the communities we serve is unwavering thanks to the talents, skills, dedication and energy of our faculty, learners, staff and partners. Here is a look back at the year and some of our shining...

Students from the San Joaquin Valley Start Training at UCSF to Become Physicians for the Region

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on August 06, 2020
FRESNO – Increasing the number of physicians practicing in the San Joaquin Valley and diversifying the physician workforce are goals of the UCSF San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME). Today, UCSF and UCSF Fresno announced the second cohort of students in the UCSF SJV PRIME....
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2019 UCSF Fresno Liver Expo

October 11, 2019
2019 UCSF Fresno Liver Expo RSVP by Wednesday, October 16

UCSF Fresno and Susan G. Komen® Northern and Central California to Offer No-Cost Breast Screenings and Mammograms on May 19

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno Communications, [email protected] on May 18, 2018
FRESNO –Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in the U.S. About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. UCSF Fresno and Susan G. Komen® Northern and Central California will hold a breast health education, screening and mammogram event on Saturday,...

UP CLOSE | 2017: The Year in Review at UCSF Fresno

December 22, 2017
"The end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on milestones.  In 2017, UCSF Fresno accomplished many achievements and received gifts and honors – all aimed at improving health in the San Joaquin Valley. Here’s a look at some of our shining moments.

CVCF awards over $500,000 to Valley nonprofits for youth development initiatives and UCSF Fresno

November 15, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                          Ashley Swearengin President & CEO                               November 7, 2017                                                                                           Media...

Medical Students with Valley Ties Get Set for Clinical Training at UCSF Fresno

By Brandy Ramos Nikaido, UCSF Fresno, Communications, [email protected] on April 21, 2017
Group includes students from Fresno, Modesto and Visalia and graduates from the UCSF Fresno Sunnyside High School Doctors Academy and UC Merced

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