Opportunity and Impact

Our department is proud to be part of an institution dedicated to addressing health and healthcare disparities, and we strive to create a culture that values our UCSF Principles of Community. We foster a welcoming and supportive environment where all individuals can grow professionally, collaborate effectively, and thrive.

What we do

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Health equity, inclusivity, and belonging curriculum

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Pathway programs

Opportunity and Impact initiatives

Our department is fortunate to be part of an institution that is committed to addressing disparities in health and healthcare. The costs to our society are high; disparities lower the quality of life and negatively impact life expectancy for many. Our department philosophy is aligned with campus leadership in the areas of recruiting and retaining individuals with a desire to serve medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged populations and are committed to supporting our mission.

We believe that our unique perspectives and experiences are essential to achieving our goals and delivering exceptional outcomes, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Our department seeks scholars from all backgrounds to better reflect the population we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. We further recognize that successfully recruiting people to join our enterprise is not the end of the story. As eloquently stated in the UCSF Principles of Community, it is also critical that we provide an environment in which all individuals in our workforce and trainee programs experience a professional, supportive, collaborative, and open environment and have the opportunity to thrive. We are dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of these goals.