At UC San Diego School of Medicine, our departments are not silos — they are bridges between our research laboratories and our hospitals and clinics.
We collaborate across departments, with other disciplines across campus and with our colleagues at neighboring institutions to deliver outstanding patient care today, educate the doctors and scientists of tomorrow, and drive the translational research that will transform the future of health care for all.
Committed to educating future anesthesiologists and moving forward together to define the frontiers of anesthesia through research, education and clinical practice. Postgraduate education in anesthesiology focuses on opportunities to develop clinical and research skills in all aspects of anesthesiology, critical care and pain medicine.
Home to 32 faculty and over 200 postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff, the Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine works at the cutting edge of biology, cutting across fields from basic biochemistry and genetics to genomics, systems biology and stem cell biology.
Passionate about the work they do, Department of Dermatology is dedicated to advancing diagnostic and treatment options for skin diseases through innovative research and cultivating the next generation of physicians and scientists to be leaders in the field of dermatology.
With more than 80 clinical and research faculty, the Department of Emergency Medicine offers robust programs in education, training, research and clinical services at UC San Diego, one of two Level 1 trauma centers in the region.
The Department of Family Medicine is creating a healthier world for all by providing innovative and transformative health care while training the next generation of thoughtful primary care leaders to continue discovering impactful interventions for the treatment and prevention of disease.
With nearly 500 full-time faculty members and more than 100 academic researchers, the Department of Medicine is the largest of department at UC San Diego School of Medicine. As part of a research-intensive academic health system, the department offers training programs in both general internal medicine and subspecialties in an inclusive, rich educational environment.
The Department of Neurological Surgery performs world-class surgical procedures, conducts groundbreaking research to advance our understanding of neurologic disease, and educates the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. The department is known for its tradition of service to its patients, and efforts of past and present faculty to push the frontiers of neurosurgical care.
The Department of Neurosciences is community of scholars whose work seeks to transform understanding of the brain and mind and creates new paradigms for knowing the human condition and caring for it. The department’s breadth of work spans translational neurosciences and the clinical practice of adult and child neurology.
Home to seven divisions on the cusp of clinical innovation, the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences provides state-of-art education and training at our, evidence-based patient care with renowned specialists and groundbreaking research in women’s and reproductive health from discovery to clinical application.
The Department of Ophthalmology is the only academic eye center in the San Diego region with comprehensive programs for the clinical care of patients with eye disorders, leading edge research on surgical techniques and treatments of eye diseases, education in the field of ophthalmology and innovative outreach to the community.
The Department of Pathology includes four divisions and is responsible for almost all diagnostic tests that involve analysis of tissue specimens, blood samples, and other body fluids. Pathology laboratories conduct the genome sequencing studies that support patient care. Additionally the department we oversees blood transfusions and bone marrow transplantations.
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department within the School of Medicine, comprised of 16 Divisions, with approximately 200 faculty, 54 residents, 3 chief residents, 80 post-doctoral fellows (MDs/PhDs), and approximately 300 staff employees. Services are housed at a variety of locations, including Rady Children’s Hospital , UC San Diego School of Medicine campus, Jacobs Medical Center, or the UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest.
The Department of Pharmacology advances knowledge through research and education in pharmacology, a scientific discipline that explores how chemicals and therapeutic agents affect biological systems. Pharmacology bridges chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and human disease. The goal is to find better therapeutic interventions to treat diseases, as single agents or as part of multimodal precision therapies.
The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse community dedicated to enhancing mental wellness and bettering the lives of people with mental illness through basic, clinical, and translational research.
Founded in 2006, the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Science is committed to a bipartite mission including Clinical Medicine and Academic Research. The multidisciplinary team includes radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, nurses, dosimetrists, and researchers dedicated to advancing patient care and pushing the frontier of clinical medicine.
The Department of Radiology supports the tripartite mission of UC San Diego School of Medicine by providing patient-first imaging-based care, training tomorrow's radiology leaders and discovering and establishing novel solutions at the intersection of health care, science and technology. The department’s eight divisions include 116 faculty and 155 staff who collaborate to lead the way in the delivery of exceptional science, academic leadership and transformative patient experiences.
The Department of Surgery is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, compassionate care to our patients, conducting breakthrough research, and training the very best surgeons of tomorrow. Central to our success is a deep and unwavering commitment to preside over a welcoming and inclusive environment where all patients and team members are respected, valued and engaged.
As a leader in research and patient care, the Department of Urology is committed to providing the latest in expert and compassionate treatment, performing innovative research, and training the next generation of top urologists.