Department of Medicine at UCLA Health

We are thrilled to introduce you to the DoM's strategic plan brochure: bit.ly/46SxjdY. This brochure provides access to a high-level overview of how we plan to guide the growth of our core mission areas over the next years. We hope you are inspired to join us as LEADERS!

It's Research Day 2026! Nearly 450 faculty, trainees, staff & guests came together to share discoveries, make connections & celebrate the breadth of research across the UCLA Department of Medicine. Watch the highlights & learn about the research presented: uclahs.fyi/4yNhfbp

“Zooming out, finding perspective, finding space.”

In this Mentor Shoutout, Dr. Arman Niknafs reflects on how APDs Dr. Tina Mosaferi and Dr. Casey Kaneshiro help him step back from the intensity of day-to-day medicine and see the bigger picture of what it means to be a physician

We’re highlighting Research Day plenary speaker Dr. Westyn Branch-Elliman, who explored how AI and machine learning can move from promising models to patient care, drawing on research using smartwatch data to optimize Parkinson’s care. Learn more here: uclahs.fyi/4BryEZp

What does it take to advance health for all? Partnership, innovation and action.

This week, Dr. Abel highlights how DoM colleagues are strengthening community partnerships, promoting healthier futures for children and improving patient care. Read more: uclahs.fyi/4BUAwKK