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A national reputation for life-changing biomedical discoveries, a passion for clinical care, and a commitment to engaging people from underserved communities are the hallmarks of a UC Davis School of Medicine education.

Applications for the Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program are now open! The Huwighurruk Tribal Health Pos...
01/15/2026

Applications for the Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program are now open!

The Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program is a partnership between our School of Medicine, Cal Poly Humboldt and the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium. This Postbacc program is designed to empower aspiring physicians with a focus on serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Huwighurruk is designed to empower participants as they navigate their path to medicine. The program will provide a culturally focused framework, intertwined with academic rigor, to successfully recruit and retain prospective medical students committed to serving AI/AN tribes and communities in rural and urban areas.

If requirements are met, students will have an agreement for acceptance into our School of Medicine and the Tribal Health PRIME Pathway the following academic year.

The application is currently open! Please submit your applications by 11:59 pm on March 2, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://health.ucdavis.edu/med-pathways/huwighurruk/

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Applications are now open for the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium! The mission of the Consortium is to increase ...
01/08/2026

Applications are now open for the California Postbaccalaureate Consortium!

The mission of the Consortium is to increase the number of physicians who practice in shortage areas of California by assisting capable and dedicated students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.

Located at our School of Medicine, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC San Francisco, Charles Drew University and Tribal Health - Cal Poly Humboldt each program provides:

1. An intensive Medical College Admissions test (MCAT) preparation and learning skills component
2. Enrollment in upper-division science courses during the academic year
3. Guidance throughout the medical school application process

Interested in applying? Register for an informational webinar on January 22 from 5-6 p.m. to hear personal stories and advice from current and previous postbacc students.

Register here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/webinars-workshops

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We're excited to share that Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal has been named the new chair of the American Board of Psychiatry and Ne...
01/07/2026

We're excited to share that Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal has been named the new chair of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)!

As chair of our Department of Neurology and the Andrew John Gabor, MD, PhD, Presidential Endowed Chair, Amy has served on the ABPN board since 2018.

"I am honored to serve as a Neurology Director for the ABPN and look forward to serving as Chair in the coming year as we consider critical issues for the field, such as updates to neurology, child neurology and psychiatry training requirements, as well as undertake a pilot alternate pathway to certification eligibility for internationally-trained specialists,” said Amy.

An internationally recognized expert in epilepsy, Amy has earned numerous honors, including the American Epilepsy Society Founders Award, the Child Neurology Society Bernard Sachs Award and designation as an Ambassador for Epilepsy by the International League Against Epilepsy for her lifetime contributions to the field.

Please join us in congratulating Amy on this incredible achievement!

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An anonymous $1.5 million gift is helping us accelerate the development of treatments for cancer and heart disease.The d...
01/05/2026

An anonymous $1.5 million gift is helping us accelerate the development of treatments for cancer and heart disease.

The donation established the appointment of the Endowed Professorship of Neurosurgical Research for Laura Marcu, Ph.D., professor of the departments of Neurological Surgery, Biomedical Engineering and director of the National Center for Interventional Biophotonic Technologies (NCIBT).

“I am deeply grateful for this endowment. It will enable transformative research, accelerate clinical translation and expand the impact of emerging light-based or biophonic technologies in patient care,” Laura said.

Laura's team is pioneering light-based technologies, such as Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), which provides surgeons with real-time insight into tissue health, improving treatment for cancer and heart disease.

This endowment ensures continued research, clinical translation and training for the next generation of scientists.

Learn more about the innovative research: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/new-endowed-professorship-will-expand-impact-of-light-based-technologies-in-health-care/2025/12

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Thank you to our donors for your continued generosity. It was wonderful to see so many of you at our donor reception at ...
12/23/2025

Thank you to our donors for your continued generosity. It was wonderful to see so many of you at our donor reception at Aggie Square. Your support makes a real difference in our community and we’re grateful to have you as partners in our research, education, clinical care and community partnership missions.

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We’re thrilled to share that Jacqueline Stocking, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., has been honored with the Marriott-Carlson Life...
12/16/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Jacqueline Stocking, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., has been honored with the Marriott-Carlson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Air Medical Services!

This international award celebrates her decades of leadership and transformative contributions to emergency and critical care transport. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have advanced the field and strengthened the emergency transport community.

Jacqueline is the vice chair for Patient Quality and Safety as well as an assistant adjunct professor. Her research focuses on predictive modeling of adverse hospital outcomes and critical care quality improvement.

Congratulations, Jacqueline! Learn more about the award: https://polo.feathr.co/view_email?cpn_id=690101858ab3cc546db9b730&t_id=690101858ab3cc546db9b731&per_id=67c9027a587462c623318b86

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We’re excited to welcome Wendy Marie Campana as our new chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy! A dis...
12/11/2025

We’re excited to welcome Wendy Marie Campana as our new chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy!

A distinguished researcher and educator, Campana is recognized for groundbreaking research on nerve injury and chronic pain. Her work has transformed the understanding of how nerve and support cells respond to injury and has led to innovative strategies for nerve regeneration and pain management.

Campana joins UC Davis from UC San Diego, and will continue her appointment with the VA Health Care System.

“Dr. Campana is a dynamic and collaborative leader with an impressive research portfolio," said Susan Murin, dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine. "We are excited to see how the department will grow and thrive under her leadership."

Learn more about her work: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/wendy-marie-campana-appointed-chair-of-department-of-cell-biology-and-human-anatomy/2025/12

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Gerald Hecox is beating bladder cancer without surgery, thanks to a clinical trial here that changed everything. Disting...
11/26/2025

Gerald Hecox is beating bladder cancer without surgery, thanks to a clinical trial here that changed everything.

Distinguished professor Kit S. Lam is one of the researchers who developed a new drug delivery system. The new treatment takes a different approach to treatment, by targeting cancer cells directly, reducing the need for surgery. It's called PLZ4-coated paclitaxel-loaded micelles, or PPM, and was funded by UC Davis and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Just six weeks after starting treatment in July 2025, Gerald's scans showed no sign of bladder cancer. He's already back to golfing and hanging out with the family's corgis.

Learn more about the new trial: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/new-drug-developed-at-uc-davis-offers-hope-to-bladder-cancer-patients/2025/11

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On National Rural Health Day, we're proud to partner with organizations across Northern and Central California to train ...
11/20/2025

On National Rural Health Day, we're proud to partner with organizations across Northern and Central California to train the next generation of health leaders to bring quality care to our rural communities.

“Training physicians in rural and medically underserved communities, especially when they have local ties, is key to advancing physician shortages,” said Glenn Gookin, a Nevada County family medicine physician who will help oversee training sites for our expanded program called Rural ACE-PCP.

Read more about our efforts to boost the local primary care and psychiatry workforce: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-school-of-medicine-expands-program-to-train-rural-doctors-into-northern-california/2025/11



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We're thrilled to share that internal medicine resident, Debby Lee, was awarded the 2025 Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fel...
11/20/2025

We're thrilled to share that internal medicine resident, Debby Lee, was awarded the 2025 Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award for her many efforts to advance health equity at UC Davis Health and our School of Medicine!

“Dr. Lee has shown exceptional and sustained dedication to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through her clinical care, community engagement and educational leadership,” noted the team that gave the award. “Her work embodies the spirit and mission of this prestigious award, recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to promote equity in medicine.”

The award is named for Ifeanyi Onyeji, a UC Davis Health urology resident who died in 2022. He stood out for his ceaseless dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion in graduate medical education.

Learn more about Dr. Lee and the Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award: https://health.ucdavis.edu/medical-school/news/headlines/improving-health-outcomes-by-connecting-with-patients-on-a-cultural-level-/2025/09

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Ten years ago, Rudolph Avila rushed to UC Davis Medical Center fearing something was seriously wrong. He was uninsured, ...
11/19/2025

Ten years ago, Rudolph Avila rushed to UC Davis Medical Center fearing something was seriously wrong. He was uninsured, in his mid-40s and doctors say he was on the verge of slipping into a diabetic coma.

Through a unique program called TEACH (Transforming Education and Community Health), Rudolph had a life-changing follow-up appointment the very next day with our internal medicine residents at the Sacramento County Health Center.

Under the care of Associate Clinical Professor Stephany Sánchez, Rudolph made major lifestyle changes, lost more than 75 pounds, brought his A1c levels into a healthier range and cut out junk food. Most importantly, he has health insurance and a compassionate primary care doctor.

“One of the goals of TEACH is to bridge the gap between hospital care and the outpatient setting by helping patients connect with a primary care provider they trust. That trusted relationship is key to receiving care early and helping patients stay healthy and out of the hospital,” says TEACH graduate and faculty member Stephany Sánchez.

Learn how TEACH has made a difference the past 20 years for underserved patients across the region: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-health-is-transforming-care-for-the-underserved-through-primary-care-medicine/2025/10

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We are expanding our successful three-year medical school pathway into Northern California's rural counties to more quic...
11/17/2025

We are expanding our successful three-year medical school pathway into Northern California's rural counties to more quickly address workplace shortages of doctors specializing in primary care and psychiatry.

The new pathway will be known as Rural ACE-PCP, or Rural Accelerated Competency-based Education in Primary Care and Psychiatry.

“Rural ACE-PCP will enhance medical education by expanding clinical training sites, and will also strengthen community partnerships, encourage high school and college students to attend medical school and, eventually, increase access to psychiatry and primary care," said Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, executive director of ACE-PC and an associate professor of health sciences.

Learn more about the exciting expansion of our ACE-PCP pathway: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-school-of-medicine-expands-program-to-train-rural-doctors-into-northern-california/2025/11

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