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November 16, 2023
UC Davis medical students reach underserved populations between Sacramento and Portland
A new training program sends UC Davis medical students to Klamath Falls, OR, in an effort to increase the number of doctors in underserved areas.
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November 08, 2023When isolation increased, telehealth use went down for older adults. Why?
A new study sheds light on disparities in telehealth access and use among older adults, particularly concerning social isolation and loneliness.
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November 07, 2023UC Davis surgeon recognized nationally for commitment to diversity in medicine
UC Davis thoracic surgeon Luis Armando Godoy awarded The Association of American Medical Colleges Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship in recognition of his leadership in fighting inequities in medical practice and education.
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November 07, 2023Mini Medical School registration open for 2024 program
Registration for the 2024 Mini Medical School: A Healthy Aging Education Series Program opens online Nov. 7. Classes begin Feb. 3, 2024.
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November 02, 2023Medical student receives national award for diversity efforts
Andrés Maldonado is the latest UC Davis medical student to win the prestigious Nickens Scholarship from the Association of American Medical Colleges for his leadership in diversity initiatives.
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October 23, 2023Researchers identify ‘switch’ to activate cancer cell death
UC Davis researchers identified a crucial mechanism that can cause cells to self-destruct. This new ability to trigger cell death could open the door for improved cancer treatments.
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October 12, 2023UC Davis medical and nursing schools receive national diversity award for second time
The UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are recognized among the nation’s top higher education institutions for diversity.
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October 04, 2023Medical students earn top honors at national conference
A poster by UC Davis medical students highlighting care for immigrants at the Knights Landing student-run clinic won top honors at the national Latino Student Medical Association’s national conference.
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September 15, 2023Prep Médico inspires Latino students to pursue health careers
An innovative pathway program led by the UC Davis School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente to boost the number of Latino health professionals has helped hundreds of undergraduate students pursue careers in medicine.
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September 15, 20232 faculty members and resident earn awards from Physicians for a Healthy California
Faculty members Tonya Fancher, Alyssa Ashbaugh Ortega and Melody Tran-Reina have received awards from Physicians for a Healthy California.
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September 06, 2023Inaugural UC Davis Wellness Academy launches Oct. 14
Registration is now open for a free virtual education series on physical, emotional and societal aspects of wellness.
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September 01, 2023Software developed at UC Davis analyzes calcium ‘sparks’ that can contribute to arrhythmia
UC Davis and the University of Oxford researchers developed a new software tool, SparkMaster 2, that allows scientists to analyze normal and abnormal calcium activity in cells.
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August 30, 2023Pain expert Scott Fishman joins NIH committee at invitation of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra
Scott Fishman, a top expert in pain medicine, joins the prestigious NIH Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee (IPRCC) at the invitation of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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August 16, 2023JAMA article recounts School of Medicine’s holistic admissions practices
Three deans with the UC Davis School of Medicine explain in a JAMA commentary how representation of historically excluded learners tripled in the past 15 years.
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August 08, 2023Urology resident honored for devotion to diversity, equity and inclusion
Urology resident Gabriela Gonzalez has been honored with the 2023 Ifeanyi Onyeji, M.D. UCDH Trainee Award in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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August 04, 2023Donald M. Bers receives prestigious award for mentoring next generation of heart researchers
Donald M. Bers received the prestigious Eric N. Olson Mentorship Award for his dedication to mentoring a diverse group of more than 120 heart research trainees and young scientists.
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July 31, 2023New School of Medicine students welcomed during induction ceremony
The School of Medicine welcomed 137 new students during its annual induction ceremony on Saturday.
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July 26, 2023Filipina immigrant who defied the odds among medical students to be inducted Saturday
First-year medical student Christi Candido had convinced herself she didn’t have what it takes to get into the UC Davis School of Medicine. But people close to her convinced her otherwise.
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June 30, 2023
High school students enjoy a preview of health careers
Some 60 teenagers from throughout the Greater Sacramento region converged at UC Davis Health over the past week to learn about careers as part of the Health Equity Academy.
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June 29, 2023UC Davis Health celebrates community health center opening
The Sacramento Native American Health Center, where some physicians and residents from UC Davis Health care for young patients, expands to South Sacramento.
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