Cultivating an Inclusive Community. Improving the Health of Everyone We Serve.
UC San Diego School of Medicine is built on values that promote respect, justice, compassion, empathy and inclusion. We celebrate a culture of acceptance and collaboration where all members of our community are valued and respected. We believe that our values benefit not only our learning community, but also improve overall patient care and promote medical and research advancements.
Celebrating Sandra Daley, MD's contributions to advancing health equity
An Education Grounded in Health
Addressing health inequities serves as a cornerstone for educational opportunities at the School of Medicine. Future health care providers are trained to practice in underserved communities through specific educational programs, such as PRIME and the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program.
Community Health
Community-Based Electives
Medical students can complete community-based electives focused on addressing health equity issues in the San Diego region.
Student-Run Free Clinic
Students gain real world experience by providing health care to underserved communities in San Diego.
Learning Opportunities in the Community
Happy Araneta, PhD, associate dean of diversity and community partnerships, provides an overview of some of School of Medicine's community and service-based learning experiences for medical students.
Pathway Programs
Explore careers in medicine through our pathway programs. Opportunities are available for middle school, high school, community college and undergraduate students.
Sandra Daley Lecture Series
The quarterly Sandra Daley Lecture Series celebrates diverse faculty and their health equity practice, research and advocacy.
Graduate Medical Education
The Graduate Medical Education department fosters a inclusive environment to enrich the educational experience of all trainees across the institution.
Faculty Development
Professional development programs, such as the Health Sciences Center for Excellence, are designed to provide support and enhance careers for junior faculty.
Connecting the Community
UC San Diego School of Medicine builds its community on the strength of its diversity and connectivity. Our programs and community groups are open to people of all backgrounds and experiences.
- Student Interest Groups unite students, trainees and employees with common interests to honor and share experiences with fellow students and colleagues.
- Annual celebrations — such as Dia De Los Muertos, the Native American Blanket Ceremony, Rainbow Pinning Ceremony and more — are opportunities to commemorate and discover a variety of traditions.
- Faculty development programs and university staff affiliate programs promote a work culture of inclusion and belonging.
Addressing Health Disparities through Research
A significant portion of our research is focused on reducing health inequities and promoting inclusion.
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The Research Latino Core of the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is examining biomarkers of risk and resilience related to cognitive aging among Latinos of diverse heritages.
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A $38 million grant from USAID for an international, multi-institutional project in the Center on Gender Equity and Health (GEH) at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science to addresses multiple dimensions of health and well-being working with diverse populations across the globe, with a focus on Africa and South Asia.
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The Faculty Mentor Training Program and its published research serve as a successful model for medical schools seeking to improve faculty diversity and success.
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UC San Diego Health leads pioneering research and treatment in a wide variety of rare diseases, such as hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis and cystinosis, often overlooked by the medical community.
Non Discrimination Statement
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
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