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Resident Spotlight!
Dr. Qicong Sheng recently presented at the 2025 Qianjiang Cardiovascular Conference in Hangzhu, China. He shared his work as a content editor for JACC Asia Pulse, creating high-impact cardiology education for global audiences: uclahs.fyi/4a51TVo
Dr. Qicong Sheng recently presented at the 2025 Qianjiang Cardiovascular Conference in Hangzhu, China. He shared his work as a content editor for JACC Asia Pulse, creating high-impact cardiology education for global audiences: uclahs.fyi/4a51TVo
January 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Resident Spotlight!
Dr. Qicong Sheng recently presented at the 2025 Qianjiang Cardiovascular Conference in Hangzhu, China. He shared his work as a content editor for JACC Asia Pulse, creating high-impact cardiology education for global audiences: uclahs.fyi/4a51TVo
Dr. Qicong Sheng recently presented at the 2025 Qianjiang Cardiovascular Conference in Hangzhu, China. He shared his work as a content editor for JACC Asia Pulse, creating high-impact cardiology education for global audiences: uclahs.fyi/4a51TVo
Meet the next generation of Leaders in Medicine! This week, Dr. Abel highlights the inspiring work of our trainees who are shaping the future of our field and advancing our core goals in patient care, research, education and community engagement: uclahs.fyi/4r9fZeZ
January 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Meet the next generation of Leaders in Medicine! This week, Dr. Abel highlights the inspiring work of our trainees who are shaping the future of our field and advancing our core goals in patient care, research, education and community engagement: uclahs.fyi/4r9fZeZ
At the 2026 Grand Rounds Health Equity Story Slam, UCLA faculty shared personal and patient care stories that shed light on societal inequities and their impact on healthcare.
Relive the powerful moments and read extended interviews with the speakers: uclahs.fyi/4pRbLYB
Relive the powerful moments and read extended interviews with the speakers: uclahs.fyi/4pRbLYB
January 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
At the 2026 Grand Rounds Health Equity Story Slam, UCLA faculty shared personal and patient care stories that shed light on societal inequities and their impact on healthcare.
Relive the powerful moments and read extended interviews with the speakers: uclahs.fyi/4pRbLYB
Relive the powerful moments and read extended interviews with the speakers: uclahs.fyi/4pRbLYB
One year after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, DoM faculty presented impactful research at the inaugural LA Fires Research Conference. From health impacts to wildfire mitigation, their work is shaping the future of disaster response: uclahs.fyi/4a4o136
January 21, 2026 at 11:34 PM
One year after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, DoM faculty presented impactful research at the inaugural LA Fires Research Conference. From health impacts to wildfire mitigation, their work is shaping the future of disaster response: uclahs.fyi/4a4o136
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this week's newsletter features the powerful stories shared during our annual Grand Rounds Health Equity Story Slam. Plus, Dr. Abel highlights DoM work presented at the inaugural LA Wildfires Research Conference: uclahs.fyi/4pRbLYB
January 20, 2026 at 10:52 PM
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this week's newsletter features the powerful stories shared during our annual Grand Rounds Health Equity Story Slam. Plus, Dr. Abel highlights DoM work presented at the inaugural LA Wildfires Research Conference: uclahs.fyi/4pRbLYB
We're pleased to announce Dr. Gregory Bierer as the new lead physician for the Sleep Medicine Section in the UCLA Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Learn more about his new role and vision for sleep medicine: uclahs.fyi/49nWMQU
January 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
We're pleased to announce Dr. Gregory Bierer as the new lead physician for the Sleep Medicine Section in the UCLA Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Learn more about his new role and vision for sleep medicine: uclahs.fyi/49nWMQU
Last year, we proudly announced that Dr. E. Dale Abel had received the APM Robert H. Williams, MD, Distinguished Chair of Medicine Award!
Now, check out this heart-felt tribute from DoM LEADERS congratulating Dr. Abel on this remarkable achievement: uclahs.fyi/4mwCbgA
Now, check out this heart-felt tribute from DoM LEADERS congratulating Dr. Abel on this remarkable achievement: uclahs.fyi/4mwCbgA
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Last year, we proudly announced that Dr. E. Dale Abel had received the APM Robert H. Williams, MD, Distinguished Chair of Medicine Award!
Now, check out this heart-felt tribute from DoM LEADERS congratulating Dr. Abel on this remarkable achievement: uclahs.fyi/4mwCbgA
Now, check out this heart-felt tribute from DoM LEADERS congratulating Dr. Abel on this remarkable achievement: uclahs.fyi/4mwCbgA
The state of our department is strong! Last week, Dr. Abel presented an overview of the DoM's growth and achievements including milestones in faculty recruitment, patient care, wellness, research and education. Plus, he takes a look at what's ahead: uclahs.fyi/4beCWcj
January 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The state of our department is strong! Last week, Dr. Abel presented an overview of the DoM's growth and achievements including milestones in faculty recruitment, patient care, wellness, research and education. Plus, he takes a look at what's ahead: uclahs.fyi/4beCWcj
Don’t miss this week’s special Grand Rounds!
On Thursday, the Health Equity Story Slam will feature six UCLA faculty sharing both personal and patient care stories that highlight societal inequities and their impact on healthcare.
Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/3NmSmRB
On Thursday, the Health Equity Story Slam will feature six UCLA faculty sharing both personal and patient care stories that highlight societal inequities and their impact on healthcare.
Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/3NmSmRB
January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Don’t miss this week’s special Grand Rounds!
On Thursday, the Health Equity Story Slam will feature six UCLA faculty sharing both personal and patient care stories that highlight societal inequities and their impact on healthcare.
Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/3NmSmRB
On Thursday, the Health Equity Story Slam will feature six UCLA faculty sharing both personal and patient care stories that highlight societal inequities and their impact on healthcare.
Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/3NmSmRB
In this week’s newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on his State of the Department presentation, sharing updates on our finances, research growth, clinical initiatives and more. Read the full story and explore the goals for the future of the DoM here: uclahs.fyi/4beCWcj
January 12, 2026 at 11:33 PM
In this week’s newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on his State of the Department presentation, sharing updates on our finances, research growth, clinical initiatives and more. Read the full story and explore the goals for the future of the DoM here: uclahs.fyi/4beCWcj
Thrilled to announce that Dr. Donna Washington has been appointed as the incoming section chief of General Internal Medicine at the Greater Los Angeles VA.
Learn about her remarkable career as well as her dedication to advancing health equity and veteran care: uclahs.fyi/4plUqXB
Learn about her remarkable career as well as her dedication to advancing health equity and veteran care: uclahs.fyi/4plUqXB
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Thrilled to announce that Dr. Donna Washington has been appointed as the incoming section chief of General Internal Medicine at the Greater Los Angeles VA.
Learn about her remarkable career as well as her dedication to advancing health equity and veteran care: uclahs.fyi/4plUqXB
Learn about her remarkable career as well as her dedication to advancing health equity and veteran care: uclahs.fyi/4plUqXB
We’re celebrating the unwavering dedication of our DoM faculty and staff, whose years of service reflect their commitment to advancing care, education and research.
From 5 to 30 years, get to know the people behind these impressive milestones: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
From 5 to 30 years, get to know the people behind these impressive milestones: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM
We’re celebrating the unwavering dedication of our DoM faculty and staff, whose years of service reflect their commitment to advancing care, education and research.
From 5 to 30 years, get to know the people behind these impressive milestones: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
From 5 to 30 years, get to know the people behind these impressive milestones: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
Welcome to 2026! In this week's newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on our department's achievements in 2025 and previews plans for the year ahead — be sure not to miss his upcoming State of the Department address this Thursday!
Read more: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
Read more: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
January 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Welcome to 2026! In this week's newsletter, Dr. Abel reflects on our department's achievements in 2025 and previews plans for the year ahead — be sure not to miss his upcoming State of the Department address this Thursday!
Read more: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
Read more: uclahs.fyi/4ss41hY
NEW GRANT ALERT!
Dr. Abel shares how a chance meeting at a Lisbon symposium led to a MAJOR European Research Council grant. His story highlights the importance of collaboration and of staying open to unexpected opportunities amid funding challenges: uclahs.fyi/4pX3Rhg
Dr. Abel shares how a chance meeting at a Lisbon symposium led to a MAJOR European Research Council grant. His story highlights the importance of collaboration and of staying open to unexpected opportunities amid funding challenges: uclahs.fyi/4pX3Rhg
January 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM
NEW GRANT ALERT!
Dr. Abel shares how a chance meeting at a Lisbon symposium led to a MAJOR European Research Council grant. His story highlights the importance of collaboration and of staying open to unexpected opportunities amid funding challenges: uclahs.fyi/4pX3Rhg
Dr. Abel shares how a chance meeting at a Lisbon symposium led to a MAJOR European Research Council grant. His story highlights the importance of collaboration and of staying open to unexpected opportunities amid funding challenges: uclahs.fyi/4pX3Rhg
As we kick off 2026, join us in celebrating our community's achievements across our missions in patient care, research, education & community engagement. We look to the new year with excitement & gratitude as we continue to build on these successes together. Full video at uclahs.fyi/49g32Ji
Year 4. December 29. A New Year Starts This Week » Department of Medicine Blog
In my last post for 2025, I share some thoughts on the year past as we look forward to the [...]
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January 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
As we kick off 2026, join us in celebrating our community's achievements across our missions in patient care, research, education & community engagement. We look to the new year with excitement & gratitude as we continue to build on these successes together. Full video at uclahs.fyi/49g32Ji
Happy 2026! Wishing you a healthy and joyful year. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to a year filled with innovation, transformative care, and advancing health for all!
January 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Happy 2026! Wishing you a healthy and joyful year. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to a year filled with innovation, transformative care, and advancing health for all!
A meaningful honor for an extraordinary team. At the 24th Annual Key to a Cure Gala,the UCLA Scleroderma Center was recognized with the Helen Greenberg Memorial Spirit of Leadership Award for its leadership in scleroderma care and research. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/48Hbj9W
December 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A meaningful honor for an extraordinary team. At the 24th Annual Key to a Cure Gala,the UCLA Scleroderma Center was recognized with the Helen Greenberg Memorial Spirit of Leadership Award for its leadership in scleroderma care and research. Learn more: uclahs.fyi/48Hbj9W
UCLA Nephrology made its mark at ASN Kidney Week 2025. With record participation from faculty and fellows, the division showcased its research, leadership and collaborative strength on the national stage. Read the full story here: uclahs.fyi/4p6YL0I
December 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
UCLA Nephrology made its mark at ASN Kidney Week 2025. With record participation from faculty and fellows, the division showcased its research, leadership and collaborative strength on the national stage. Read the full story here: uclahs.fyi/4p6YL0I
This holiday season, we celebrated the strength of the DoM community through winter wellness gatherings! Thank you all for your dedication to our mission and to each other. Check out photos from the gatherings and learn more here: uclahs.fyi/4qlZdsG
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This holiday season, we celebrated the strength of the DoM community through winter wellness gatherings! Thank you all for your dedication to our mission and to each other. Check out photos from the gatherings and learn more here: uclahs.fyi/4qlZdsG
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Slamon, chief of the UCLA Division of Hematology-Oncology, on being elected a National Academy of Inventors Fellow! His invention of the drug Herceptin revolutionized breast cancer treatment and saved millions of lives: uclahs.fyi/4pxYNQ0
December 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Slamon, chief of the UCLA Division of Hematology-Oncology, on being elected a National Academy of Inventors Fellow! His invention of the drug Herceptin revolutionized breast cancer treatment and saved millions of lives: uclahs.fyi/4pxYNQ0
As we close out 2025, Dr. Abel thanks the incredible members of the DoM for a year of resilience and dedication. He also reflects on a story of unexpected collaboration and shares highlights from recent winter wellness gatherings across our department: uclahs.fyi/4qsHhwR
December 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As we close out 2025, Dr. Abel thanks the incredible members of the DoM for a year of resilience and dedication. He also reflects on a story of unexpected collaboration and shares highlights from recent winter wellness gatherings across our department: uclahs.fyi/4qsHhwR
We’re highlighting the UCLA Division of Nephrology’s impact across Los Angeles. Learn about student-led kidney health screenings and an innovative patient–provider summit focused on education, connection, and empowerment: uclahs.fyi/3L2LF6r
December 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We’re highlighting the UCLA Division of Nephrology’s impact across Los Angeles. Learn about student-led kidney health screenings and an innovative patient–provider summit focused on education, connection, and empowerment: uclahs.fyi/3L2LF6r
Last month, more than 250 clinicians and researchers gathered at UCLA’s 13th Annual Diabetes Symposium to share the latest advances in diabetes care, cardiometabolic health and emerging therapies. Learn more about this impactful event here: uclahs.fyi/4pEMJN7
December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Last month, more than 250 clinicians and researchers gathered at UCLA’s 13th Annual Diabetes Symposium to share the latest advances in diabetes care, cardiometabolic health and emerging therapies. Learn more about this impactful event here: uclahs.fyi/4pEMJN7
Across our department, fellowship program directors are expressing deep pride in this year’s match results and in the talented physicians who will join their programs next year. Hear directly from the leaders shaping our subspecialty training programs: uclahs.fyi/3MvXi6e
December 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Across our department, fellowship program directors are expressing deep pride in this year’s match results and in the talented physicians who will join their programs next year. Hear directly from the leaders shaping our subspecialty training programs: uclahs.fyi/3MvXi6e
Big recognition for lifesaving work! Drug Checking LA, founded by Dr. Chelsea Shover, was honored by the LA County Department of Public Health for advancing community health through harm reduction. Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/3Kyprt3
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Big recognition for lifesaving work! Drug Checking LA, founded by Dr. Chelsea Shover, was honored by the LA County Department of Public Health for advancing community health through harm reduction. Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/3Kyprt3