From the EVCP
“As we begin the 2024-25 academic year, I enthusiastically welcome our students to UCSF, the leading university dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. Whether you’re new or returning, know that you are a valued and vital part of a diverse community committed to advancing health worldwide through discovery, education, and patient care. The possibilities for discovery and excellence are boundless.”
Catherine R. Lucey, MD, MACP
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Learners Take The Mic
The UCSF experience is second to none, especially for new and returning learners at the start of a new academic year.
Experience life through the eyes of a UCSF learner – both why they chose UCSF and what it’s like to live in their shoes.
A Day in the Life
I AM A NEW UCSF STUDENT
Learners Take The Mic
The UCSF experience is second to none, especially for new and returning learners at the start of a new academic year.
Experience life through the eyes of a UCSF learner – both why they chose UCSF and what it’s like to live in their shoes.
A Day in the Life
I AM A NEW UCSF STUDENT
Moments In Time
School of Dentistry | Students pose after the UCSF School of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony at the Presidio Theater on Sept 27, 2024. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
School of Dentistry | Krubeal Negash receives his white coat during the UCSF School Dentistry White Coat Ceremony at the Presidio Theater, Sept 27, 2024. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
School of Dentistry | Pharmacy student Wendy Rivera claps while speaking with incoming students during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Parnassus campus on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in San Francisco. At left is pharmacy student Joanna Feng. Photo by Noah Berger
Mission Bay Fall Celebration | UCSF graduate students pose with UC Bear during a fall celebration at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in San Francisco. Photo by Noah Berger
School of Medicine | Moments after their White Coat Ceremony, a spirited ensemble shares triumph at Herbst Theater. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
School of Medicine | Keza Levine, stethoscope in hand, marks a milestone at the White Coat Ceremony, Herbst Theater glowing in her success. Photo by Cindy Chew
School of Pharmacy | Post-ceremony smiles light up Herbst Theater as future healthcare heroes celebrate. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
School of Pharmacy | Freshly coated and pharmacy proud, students snap a memorable selfie at Herbst Theater. Photo by Maurice Ramirez
School of Dentistry | At Parnassus Heights, the world meets as international dental students capture a new beginning. Photograph by Joey Graber
School of Nursing | Laughter echoes through Mission Bay as new friendships bloom at the orientation. Photo by Erin Lubin
School of Nursing | Eager minds converge, absorbing insights at the vibrant orientation session in Mission Bay. Photo by Erin Lubin
UCSF’s new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development gives graduates an edge for jobs in the biopharmaceutical industry and academia. Read the story
A new UCSF pathway enables those with a bachelor’s degree in nursing to become advanced practitioners in a nursing specialty and attain leadership expertise to transform patient care and health policy. Read the story
Acknowledging that diversity among health care professionals results in improved access and higher patient satisfaction, the pathways are aimed at reducing the disparities of pharmacy deserts. Read the story
The tailored track offers medical students the opportunity to work in the San Joaquin Valley with underserved populations and addresses a shortage of physicians. Read the story
The immersive experience for medical students during their first week of school develops the lifelong practice of strengthening communication skills needed to build trust and connect across differences. Read the story
The School of Dentistry’s externship will expand to third-year learners beginning in March, nearly doubling the total number of weeks before graduation to 10. Read the story
The program applies computing and AI advances to the vast amounts of high-quality data that are generated in medicine, research and public health. Read the story
