UCSF Geriatrics
@ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social
#Geriatrics Division, University of California, San Francisco
@UCSF | Improving the lives of #olderadults through teaching, discovery, and the care of patients
@UCSF | Improving the lives of #olderadults through teaching, discovery, and the care of patients
Congrats to Drs. Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson and @lingshengli.bsky.social on their acceptance to the 2025–27 @agsjournal.bsky.social Junior Reviewer Program (Clinician Researcher track)! A 2-year hands-on peer review opportunity.
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Congrats to Drs. Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson and @lingshengli.bsky.social on their acceptance to the 2025–27 @agsjournal.bsky.social Junior Reviewer Program (Clinician Researcher track)! A 2-year hands-on peer review opportunity.
Gina Lima of UCSF presented on the CAP-CT program at the 2025 CCGG Research Showcase—earning Best of Showcase in the Dementia/Alzheimer’s track! A perfect highlight for National Family Caregivers Month.
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Gina Lima of UCSF presented on the CAP-CT program at the 2025 CCGG Research Showcase—earning Best of Showcase in the Dementia/Alzheimer’s track! A perfect highlight for National Family Caregivers Month.
We’re excited to welcome Chiquitha Aminsalehi, PhD, to the Division of Geriatrics as a T32 Aging Research Fellow. She recently completed her PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities at UC Merced. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/welcome...
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We’re excited to welcome Chiquitha Aminsalehi, PhD, to the Division of Geriatrics as a T32 Aging Research Fellow. She recently completed her PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities at UC Merced. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/welcome...
Congrats to Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, DrPH, MSc on receiving an Alzheimer’s Association research grant to develop a community-informed program supporting diverse dementia caregivers with legal and financial planning!
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Congrats to Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, DrPH, MSc on receiving an Alzheimer’s Association research grant to develop a community-informed program supporting diverse dementia caregivers with legal and financial planning!
Drs. @anumadhavan.bsky.social & Kendall Beck are featured in @UCSFNews for leading the new IBD Longevity Clinic—combining geriatrics & gastroenterology to transform care for older adults with IBD. www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/11...
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Drs. @anumadhavan.bsky.social & Kendall Beck are featured in @UCSFNews for leading the new IBD Longevity Clinic—combining geriatrics & gastroenterology to transform care for older adults with IBD. www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/11...
Our Geriatrics Clinical Fellows made shrinky dinks, starring their pets, AI image-to-cartoon capabilities, and a Californian avocado!
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Our Geriatrics Clinical Fellows made shrinky dinks, starring their pets, AI image-to-cartoon capabilities, and a Californian avocado!
Dustin Le and Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social from the Division’s Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams (CAP-CT) program brought the Halloween spirit to life as Abby Saja from the hit KPop Demon Hunters movie!
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Dustin Le and Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social from the Division’s Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams (CAP-CT) program brought the Halloween spirit to life as Abby Saja from the hit KPop Demon Hunters movie!
The UCSF Age-Friendly Health System team bids a heartfelt farewell to Melody Luo, MPH, whose compassion and leadership revived the ACE Unit Volunteer & ACE-ercise programs. Wishing her all the best at Kaiser! 💙
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The UCSF Age-Friendly Health System team bids a heartfelt farewell to Melody Luo, MPH, whose compassion and leadership revived the ACE Unit Volunteer & ACE-ercise programs. Wishing her all the best at Kaiser! 💙
Archstone Fellow Nandini Singh, MPH, spoke at the *Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Luncheon* during the GIA Conference, sharing how community and intergenerational connection shape her “why” in aging.
October 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Archstone Fellow Nandini Singh, MPH, spoke at the *Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Luncheon* during the GIA Conference, sharing how community and intergenerational connection shape her “why” in aging.
Congratulations to Siqi Gan, MPH, NCIRE Principal Statistician, on receiving the NCIRE Special Contributions Award! 🎉 Her excellence, innovation, and dedication inspire us all. #NCIRE
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations to Siqi Gan, MPH, NCIRE Principal Statistician, on receiving the NCIRE Special Contributions Award! 🎉 Her excellence, innovation, and dedication inspire us all. #NCIRE
UCSF Geriatricians Drs. Daniel Pound & @lwaltermd.bsky.social will join the 40-year SF Cable Car Caroling tradition this December, spreading holiday cheer to socially isolated seniors. #UCSF #CommunityCare geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/daniel-...
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
UCSF Geriatricians Drs. Daniel Pound & @lwaltermd.bsky.social will join the 40-year SF Cable Car Caroling tradition this December, spreading holiday cheer to socially isolated seniors. #UCSF #CommunityCare geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/daniel-...
Celebrating Rebecca Sudore, MD (@prepareforyourcare.org), for 20 years of dedicated service at SFVA! Join us Oct 27, 12 PM, SFVAMC Auditorium & Teams for the Director’s Quarterly Awards Ceremony. 🎉👏 #SFVA #20Years
October 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Celebrating Rebecca Sudore, MD (@prepareforyourcare.org), for 20 years of dedicated service at SFVA! Join us Oct 27, 12 PM, SFVAMC Auditorium & Teams for the Director’s Quarterly Awards Ceremony. 🎉👏 #SFVA #20Years
Drs. @lizdzeng.bsky.social, @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social, and Lauren Hunt joined the final Kathleen Foley Palliative Care Retreat in Banff, enjoying hikes, elk sightings, painting, and meaningful connections with the Geri-Pal community.
October 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Drs. @lizdzeng.bsky.social, @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social, and Lauren Hunt joined the final Kathleen Foley Palliative Care Retreat in Banff, enjoying hikes, elk sightings, painting, and meaningful connections with the Geri-Pal community.
The Age-Friendly Health System team has installed new 4Ms banners at Parnassus Hospital! These highlight care that matters most to older adults as we prepare for upcoming CMS quality metrics. #AgeFriendlyCare
October 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Age-Friendly Health System team has installed new 4Ms banners at Parnassus Hospital! These highlight care that matters most to older adults as we prepare for upcoming CMS quality metrics. #AgeFriendlyCare
The UCSF Care at Home team gathered with loved ones for a sunny picnic in Piper Park—celebrating a year of compassionate service and another year ahead caring for home-bound patients. 💙🌿 #UCSFGeriatrics
October 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The UCSF Care at Home team gathered with loved ones for a sunny picnic in Piper Park—celebrating a year of compassionate service and another year ahead caring for home-bound patients. 💙🌿 #UCSFGeriatrics
👏 Congrats to UCSF Parnassus Emergency Dept for earning **Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Dept Accreditation (GEDA)** — the gold standard in elder care! Thanks to our incredible team for leading the way! 💙 #AgeFriendlyCare
October 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
👏 Congrats to UCSF Parnassus Emergency Dept for earning **Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Dept Accreditation (GEDA)** — the gold standard in elder care! Thanks to our incredible team for leading the way! 💙 #AgeFriendlyCare
Dr. Lingsheng Li received a KL2 Scholar Award from the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Career Development Program. #geriatrics #HPM #palliativemedicine #ucsf
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September 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Dr. Lingsheng Li received a KL2 Scholar Award from the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Career Development Program. #geriatrics #HPM #palliativemedicine #ucsf
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We had a blast at our Division meeting with Geriatrics Jeopardy, created by Mary Tran! Congrats to Team Stephanie on the win 🎉 Thanks to all who played—play the game with your friends here: geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/geriatr...
September 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We had a blast at our Division meeting with Geriatrics Jeopardy, created by Mary Tran! Congrats to Team Stephanie on the win 🎉 Thanks to all who played—play the game with your friends here: geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/geriatr...
Congratulations to Evie Kalmar, MD, MS who recently graduated from the 2024-2025 Teaching Scholars Program!
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations to Evie Kalmar, MD, MS who recently graduated from the 2024-2025 Teaching Scholars Program!
Join Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social on Tuesday, Sept. 16 (12–1 PM via Zoom) as she shares the latest strategies in dementia prevention, early diagnosis, and models of care to support patients and caregivers for SFVA/ZSFG Medical Grand Rounds.
Join via zoom: tiny.ucsf.edu/DOMGrandRounds
Join via zoom: tiny.ucsf.edu/DOMGrandRounds
September 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Join Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social on Tuesday, Sept. 16 (12–1 PM via Zoom) as she shares the latest strategies in dementia prevention, early diagnosis, and models of care to support patients and caregivers for SFVA/ZSFG Medical Grand Rounds.
Join via zoom: tiny.ucsf.edu/DOMGrandRounds
Join via zoom: tiny.ucsf.edu/DOMGrandRounds
Congrats to Dr. @lingshengli.bsky.social on receiving an NIH pilot award to improve surrogate decision-making for care partners of Chinese-speaking older adults with serious illness! #geriatrics
September 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Congrats to Dr. @lingshengli.bsky.social on receiving an NIH pilot award to improve surrogate decision-making for care partners of Chinese-speaking older adults with serious illness! #geriatrics
Drs. Irena Cenzer, @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social & colleagues developed and evaluated a brief social isolation measure in the Health & Retirement Study @agsjournal.bsky.social #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
August 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Drs. Irena Cenzer, @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social & colleagues developed and evaluated a brief social isolation measure in the Health & Retirement Study @agsjournal.bsky.social #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Dr. @melisawongmd.bsky.social’s Lens Study, with co-Is Drs. @lwaltermd.bsky.social & @alexsmithmd.bsky.social and support from the Pepper Center, has received an NCI R37 award to study function, cognition & quality of life in older adults with advanced lung cancer.
August 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Dr. @melisawongmd.bsky.social’s Lens Study, with co-Is Drs. @lwaltermd.bsky.social & @alexsmithmd.bsky.social and support from the Pepper Center, has received an NCI R37 award to study function, cognition & quality of life in older adults with advanced lung cancer.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall across NorCal! 🌻 Shared on behalf of HEARD Study lead @kristalynharrison.bsky.social —raising awareness & funds for Alzheimer’s care & research.
August 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall across NorCal! 🌻 Shared on behalf of HEARD Study lead @kristalynharrison.bsky.social —raising awareness & funds for Alzheimer’s care & research.
🌞🎶 The UCSF Geriatrics team gathered in @alexsmithmd.bsky.social's home for our Annual Welcome Picnic! Music, laughter, great food & warm camaraderie made it a joyful welcome for new faculty, fellows & staff. 💛 Thanks for hosting, Dr. Smith!
August 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🌞🎶 The UCSF Geriatrics team gathered in @alexsmithmd.bsky.social's home for our Annual Welcome Picnic! Music, laughter, great food & warm camaraderie made it a joyful welcome for new faculty, fellows & staff. 💛 Thanks for hosting, Dr. Smith!