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Congrats and welcome to our incoming fellows! They've weathered the storm of residency successfully, and the forecast for their medical careers looks bright. We look forward to the incredible contributions they'll bring to the DoM. #FellowMatch #Match2026 uclahs.fyi/3KelSrL
December 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Congrats and welcome to our incoming fellows! They've weathered the storm of residency successfully, and the forecast for their medical careers looks bright. We look forward to the incredible contributions they'll bring to the DoM. #FellowMatch #Match2026 uclahs.fyi/3KelSrL
It’s Fellowship Match Day and the forecast is bright! Watch Dr. Abel's report on the weather for our different subspecialties, then reveal the new faces joining us in 2026! We can’t wait to welcome our new class of fellowship LEADERS! #FellowMatch #Match2026 uclahs.fyi/3KelSrL
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It’s Fellowship Match Day and the forecast is bright! Watch Dr. Abel's report on the weather for our different subspecialties, then reveal the new faces joining us in 2026! We can’t wait to welcome our new class of fellowship LEADERS! #FellowMatch #Match2026 uclahs.fyi/3KelSrL
Fellowship Match Day is here! Across our sites, our internal medicine residents are gathering to celebrate their phenomenal match results. Stay tuned to meet our incoming fellows and to see where our residents are headed next! Congratulations to all! #FellowMatch #Match2026
December 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Fellowship Match Day is here! Across our sites, our internal medicine residents are gathering to celebrate their phenomenal match results. Stay tuned to meet our incoming fellows and to see where our residents are headed next! Congratulations to all! #FellowMatch #Match2026
WEATHER ALERT! This #FellowMatch Day, Dr. Abel is predicting a strong match energy heading west and a 100% chance of celebration! ☀️ Keep an eye out for his full report and to learn which fellows will join the DoM in 2026! #Match2026
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
WEATHER ALERT! This #FellowMatch Day, Dr. Abel is predicting a strong match energy heading west and a 100% chance of celebration! ☀️ Keep an eye out for his full report and to learn which fellows will join the DoM in 2026! #Match2026
Take a deep breath! This week, Dr. Abel highlights some remarkable accomplishments from our Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine team, including recognitions at CHEST, & impactful research and leadership in national policy conversations. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/4pER2Y2
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Take a deep breath! This week, Dr. Abel highlights some remarkable accomplishments from our Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine team, including recognitions at CHEST, & impactful research and leadership in national policy conversations. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/4pER2Y2
Big congrats to Dr. Mina Sedrak for receiving the King Hussein Cancer Research Young Investigator Award honoring his groundbreaking work at the intersection of cancer and aging! Check out highlights from the award ceremony with the Jordanian Royal Family: uclahs.fyi/4r5DVkg
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Big congrats to Dr. Mina Sedrak for receiving the King Hussein Cancer Research Young Investigator Award honoring his groundbreaking work at the intersection of cancer and aging! Check out highlights from the award ceremony with the Jordanian Royal Family: uclahs.fyi/4r5DVkg
Congratulations to Dr. Diana Márquez-Garbán for receiving the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award! This award recognizes her exceptional mentorship and dedication to supporting future leaders in science and medicine. Read more about her impact here: uclahs.fyi/48a3Kr0
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Diana Márquez-Garbán for receiving the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award! This award recognizes her exceptional mentorship and dedication to supporting future leaders in science and medicine. Read more about her impact here: uclahs.fyi/48a3Kr0
Huge congrats to Dr. Joann Elmore for receiving a $16M PCORI grant to lead the nation’s first large-scale trial studying artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening. Her work aims to ensure AI tools are safe, effective and improve patient outcomes: uclahs.fyi/4nRLc4y
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Huge congrats to Dr. Joann Elmore for receiving a $16M PCORI grant to lead the nation’s first large-scale trial studying artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening. Her work aims to ensure AI tools are safe, effective and improve patient outcomes: uclahs.fyi/4nRLc4y
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Highlighting the DoM UCLA Division of Endocrinology! They made a strong showing at this year’s American Thyroid Association meeting with more than 15 faculty and fellows presenting research, leading panels and earning national recognition. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/4oXi7W5
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Highlighting the DoM UCLA Division of Endocrinology! They made a strong showing at this year’s American Thyroid Association meeting with more than 15 faculty and fellows presenting research, leading panels and earning national recognition. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/4oXi7W5
In this week's newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on our growing momentum in scholarly work, including the one-year anniversary of Proceedings of the UCLA Department of Medicine and the launch of its companion publication: DoM Clinical Insights! Read more here: uclahs.fyi/48kERJf
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In this week's newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on our growing momentum in scholarly work, including the one-year anniversary of Proceedings of the UCLA Department of Medicine and the launch of its companion publication: DoM Clinical Insights! Read more here: uclahs.fyi/48kERJf
In our Resident Reflection series, we check in with our internal medicine residents about their journey so far. Dr. Enat Arega, a second-year resident, reflects on how much can change in just a year, from gaining clinical confidence to stepping into a leadership role. Watch here!
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In our Resident Reflection series, we check in with our internal medicine residents about their journey so far. Dr. Enat Arega, a second-year resident, reflects on how much can change in just a year, from gaining clinical confidence to stepping into a leadership role. Watch here!
Congrats to Dr. Matthew Rettig for receiving national funding to establish a new Clinical Cancer Research Center at the VA! The center will advance precision oncology & expand access to cutting-edge cancer care for Veterans across the Southwest: uclahs.fyi/3JLt4v9
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Congrats to Dr. Matthew Rettig for receiving national funding to establish a new Clinical Cancer Research Center at the VA! The center will advance precision oncology & expand access to cutting-edge cancer care for Veterans across the Southwest: uclahs.fyi/3JLt4v9
In our Resident Reflections series, we catch up with our internal medicine residents to learn about their experiences and what’s ahead. Hear intern Dr. Josh Jones reflect on his first 3 months in training, the supportive UCLA community, and his plans to pursue future interests.
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In our Resident Reflections series, we catch up with our internal medicine residents to learn about their experiences and what’s ahead. Hear intern Dr. Josh Jones reflect on his first 3 months in training, the supportive UCLA community, and his plans to pursue future interests.
We’re highlighting the impactful partnership between UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles VA. In this reflection, Dr. Zhaoping Li shares how the DoM is strengthening clinical care, research, and education for those who have served. Read more: uclahs.fyi/43jzgRF
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We’re highlighting the impactful partnership between UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles VA. In this reflection, Dr. Zhaoping Li shares how the DoM is strengthening clinical care, research, and education for those who have served. Read more: uclahs.fyi/43jzgRF
Peek into "A Day in the Life" of a UCLA clinician in our new series! First up is Dr. Evan Michael Shannon, a VA and Homeless Healthcare Collaborative physician. Learn more about his clinical work and research on the health of underserved communities: uclahs.fyi/486rlJ7
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Peek into "A Day in the Life" of a UCLA clinician in our new series! First up is Dr. Evan Michael Shannon, a VA and Homeless Healthcare Collaborative physician. Learn more about his clinical work and research on the health of underserved communities: uclahs.fyi/486rlJ7
Congratulations to Dr. Lucinda Leung on receiving major Department of Defense and VA grants to expand access to digital mental health care for Veterans nationwide! Learn more about this important work here: uclahs.fyi/3JskUb3
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Lucinda Leung on receiving major Department of Defense and VA grants to expand access to digital mental health care for Veterans nationwide! Learn more about this important work here: uclahs.fyi/3JskUb3
RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH!
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH!
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
A phase 3 clinical trial led at UCLA by Dr. April Armstrong helped show that the once-daily oral medication icotrokinra is a safe, effective alternative to injectable therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4hZPOEx
Shining the spotlight on Dr. Ana Costa Monteiro! Her new study shows that elevated endothelial mRNA levels are associated with worse acute respiratory distress syndrome outcomes. These findings could define subtypes that may benefit from targeted treatment uclahs.fyi/3LGAFeR
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Shining the spotlight on Dr. Ana Costa Monteiro! Her new study shows that elevated endothelial mRNA levels are associated with worse acute respiratory distress syndrome outcomes. These findings could define subtypes that may benefit from targeted treatment uclahs.fyi/3LGAFeR
Huge congratulations to Dr. Jingran Ji for receiving his first NIH grant! He'll use the GEMSSTAR (R03) grant to examine how treatment for gastroesophageal cancer influences physical function and quality of life in older adults. Lean more: uclahs.fyi/3Ll2Hwz
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Huge congratulations to Dr. Jingran Ji for receiving his first NIH grant! He'll use the GEMSSTAR (R03) grant to examine how treatment for gastroesophageal cancer influences physical function and quality of life in older adults. Lean more: uclahs.fyi/3Ll2Hwz
From major national honors to work strengthening our safety net system, this week’s newsletter from Dr. Abel highlights the impact of our department across LA and beyond. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/49TrBNW
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
From major national honors to work strengthening our safety net system, this week’s newsletter from Dr. Abel highlights the impact of our department across LA and beyond. Read it here: uclahs.fyi/49TrBNW
We’re highlighting Dr. Estelle Everett, who has developed a natural language processing tool to identify insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor use in electronic health records. Read about the impact of this work in advancing research and patient care: uclahs.fyi/43bNofP
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We’re highlighting Dr. Estelle Everett, who has developed a natural language processing tool to identify insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor use in electronic health records. Read about the impact of this work in advancing research and patient care: uclahs.fyi/43bNofP
Community engagement in action! On October 18th, DoM volunteers helped sort and pack 52,000 pounds of produce at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Learn how the team came together to fight food insecurity and build community beyond the office: uclahs.fyi/47w8Q0k
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Community engagement in action! On October 18th, DoM volunteers helped sort and pack 52,000 pounds of produce at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Learn how the team came together to fight food insecurity and build community beyond the office: uclahs.fyi/47w8Q0k
Proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Stein-Merlob has received the 2025 Young Investigator Award at the Global Cardio-Oncology Summit! She's developed an advanced mathematical model to help us better understand and guide treatment for cardiac amyloidosis: uclahs.fyi/3WDMqFn
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Proud to announce that Dr. Ashley Stein-Merlob has received the 2025 Young Investigator Award at the Global Cardio-Oncology Summit! She's developed an advanced mathematical model to help us better understand and guide treatment for cardiac amyloidosis: uclahs.fyi/3WDMqFn
Congratulations to Drs. Russell Buhr, Jonathan Goldman, Otto Yang, and Thomas Vondriska! They've been elected to the 25-26 DGSOM Faculty Executive Committee in recognition of their leadership and commitment to our faculty, research and medical education: uclahs.fyi/47g2YrT
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Russell Buhr, Jonathan Goldman, Otto Yang, and Thomas Vondriska! They've been elected to the 25-26 DGSOM Faculty Executive Committee in recognition of their leadership and commitment to our faculty, research and medical education: uclahs.fyi/47g2YrT