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National Grant Funds Project to Address Safety and Wellbeing of Older Drivers

February 9, 2015

Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine will share a $12 million grant with peer institutions across the United States to better understand the factors that influence the safety of older drivers, such as physical and cognitive functions, medical conditions, medications and adoption of vehicle technologies.

UC San Diego and Perdana University Partner to Advance Medical Education and Research

February 2, 2015

Officials of the University of California, San Diego and Perdana University in Malaysia have announced a plan to collaborate on further development of the Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine (PUGSOM). UC San Diego was chosen from among the top schools of medicine in the United States to lead this initiative.

Region’s First Camp for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers at UC San Diego

January 22, 2015

On Jan. 23-25, more than 15 stroke survivors and their caregivers will go on a mini-vacation in La Jolla, CA, as part of a therapeutic retreat for those whose lives have been affected – sometimes turned upside down – by stroke. The 50s-themed stroke camp is being co-hosted by UC San Diego Health System, which has one of the nation’s first certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers.

UC San Diego School of Medicine Named One of Nation’s Top Residency Programs

January 13, 2015

UC San Diego School of Medicine was today named one of the nation’s top residency training programs in 10 specialties by Doximity. The Doximity report included more than 50,000 peer nominations from board-certified US physicians, and evaluated 3,691 residency training programs across 20 specialties.

Thomas Savides, MD, Named Chief Experience Officer for UC San Diego Health System

December 8, 2014

Thomas Savides, MD has been named as the first Chief Experience Officer at UC San Diego Health System. In the newly created role, Savides will be responsible for the strategy, leadership and implementation of the plan to improve the total health care experience of patients, families, providers and staff.

UC San Diego Awarded 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital Distinction for Safety and Quality

December 3, 2014

For the second time, The Leapfrog Group has named UC San Diego Health System to its annual list of Top Hospitals. Awarded to hospitals nationwide for demonstrating excellence in hospital safety and quality, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is an elite distinction given to less than seven percent of all eligible hospitals

UC San Diego Health System and Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group Sign Affiliation

December 1, 2014

UC San Diego Health System and Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group (IVFCMG) are pleased to announce a comprehensive affiliation that will enhance the depth and quality of multi-specialty health care services and clinical trials available to patients in the Imperial Valley and surrounding communities.

First Angioedema Treatment Center Opens at UC San Diego Health System

November 24, 2014

UC San Diego Health System in partnership with the U.S. Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA), a non-profit patient advocacy organization, has opened the nation’s first dedicated center for diagnosing and treating diverse forms of swelling, known collectively as angioedema.

Bess Marcus, PhD, Appointed Senior Associate Dean for Public Health at UC San Diego

November 13, 2014

Bess Marcus, PhD, has been appointed senior associate dean for Public Health with the UC San Diego School of Medicine.

New Dean of Clinical Affairs and CEO for Faculty Practice at UC San Diego

November 13, 2014

Thomas Moore, MD has been named dean of Clinical Affairs and CEO for Faculty Practice at UC San Diego Health Sciences.
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