The UCSF School of Medicine Vice Dean's Office at ZSFG hosts many events throughout the year, in order to highlight and raise awareness for many important causes and themes; such as diversity, equity, inclusion, career journey stories, and professional development.
UCSF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events at ZSFG
The Dean's Office at ZSFG is committed to supporting UCSF and ZSFG diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and hosts events to support those values and engage the community at ZSFG.
Offerings include interactive panel discussions about topics of interest to the UCSF community at ZSFG and viewing of selected films, followed by a panel discussion of film themes. Panelists are drawn from our well-regarded UCSF faculty and staff at ZSFG, partners, and community members with expertise in the themes.
Given our patient population and institutional missions, event topics range from discussion of community outreach programs, social justice in public health, and many other health care and social justice issues occurring locally and across the world. All events are designed to be informative and inspirational, ofen providing an overview of the innovative UCSF programs at ZSFG.
Past Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events:
2021 Fall Event- Reproductive Justice: How we Inform our Community and Educate our Trainees
2021 Spring Event-Community Engagement to Meet Community Needs
2020 Annual Event- Invisible Guardians: Recognizing Social Justice in Public Health
2019 Annual Event- What Counts as Health Care?
2018 Annual Event- Edith + Eddie. Themes: Interracial Marriage, Super-Agers, and Dementia
2017 Annual Event- The White Helmets: A Group of Volunteer Rescue Workers of the Syrian Civil Defense
2016 Annual Event- Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital
UCSF Faculty Experience at ZSFG Town Hall
Past UCSF Faculty Experience at ZSFG Town Hall Events:
Faculty Provider Experience Town Hall January 15, 2025
UCSF Faculty Experience at ZSFG Director, Starr Knight, MD, presented findings of the FY22 ZSFG Net Promoter Score results, reviewed campus initiatives and responded to audience questions with Jeff Critchfield, MD, Interim Vice Dean and Susan P. Ehrlich, MD, MPP, Chief Executive Officer at ZSFG
For more information, ideas for initiatives to help improve the provider experience at ZSFG and to learn more about the ZSFG Provider Experience Council, contact [email protected].
Faculty Provider Experience Town Hall Recording
Faculty Compensation Town Hall September 18, 2023 from 12:05-1:00pm
The UCSF Faculty Experience at ZSFG is pleased to announce an educational opportunity for ZSFG Financial Insights for Physicians. This initiative is presented by UCSF Faculty Experience at ZSFG Director, Starr Knight, MD, and Director of Finance at ZSFG, Jake Blackshear, MBA, in collaboration with the SOM Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Christina Mangurian, MD, MAS, and SOM Director of Faculty and Academic Affairs, Amy Friedli, JD.
For more information, ideas for initiative to help improve the provider experience at ZSFG, and to learn more about the ZSFG Provider Experience Council, contact [email protected]
FACULTY COMPENSATION TOWN HALL RECORDING
Faculty Experience Town Hall November 15, 2022 from 12:05-1:00pm
UCSF Faculty Experience at ZSFG Director, Starr Knight, MD, presented findings of the FY22 ZSFG Net Promoter Score results, reviewed campus initiatives and responded to audience questions with Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, Vice Dean at ZSFG, Susan P. Ehrlich, MD, MPP, Chief Executive Officer at ZSFG and Margaret Damiano, MBA, Associate Dean for Administration and Finance at ZSFG.
For more information, ideas for initiatives to help improve the provider experience at ZSFG and to learn more about the ZSFG Provider Experience Council, contact [email protected]
Faculty Experience Town Hall Recording
Faculty Experience Town Hall January 13, 2022 from 12:05-1:00pm
In the first UCSF Provider Experience at ZSFG Town Hall, Starr Knight, MD, founding UCSF Director of Faculty Experience at ZSFG, presented UCSF at ZSFG Provider Engagement Survey findings and resulting initiatives, such as ZSFG Lactation Support, EMR Support (M-Modal), department support, and forming the ZSFG Provider Experience Council. Dr. Starr answered questions with Jeff Critchfield, MD, Chief Medical Experience Officer at ZSFG, and Margaret Damiano, MBA, UCSF SOM Associate Dean for Administration and Finance at ZSFG.
For more information, ideas for initiatives to help improve the provider experience at ZSFG and to learn more about the ZSFG Provider Experience Council, contact [email protected]
UCSF International Women's Day
UCSF at ZSFG Research Monthly Office Hours
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 1p -2p | Pride Hall 1930/1940
Come join us for the monthly Director of Research office hours and enjoy refreshments, food, and an open dialogue about research opportunities and challenges @ ZSFG. Each month we will have esteemed visitors join us in conversation.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 11 a-12p | Pride Hall 1940/1950
This month’s Director of Research Office Hours will focus on the new ZSFG Research Protocol Application.
Friday, December 20, 2024 | 11a-12p | Pride Hall 1940/50
Join the Inaugural UCSF Director of Research at ZSFG Lucy Kornblith, MD for the third Research Monthly Office Hours, an open dialogue about the various research opportunities and challenges at ZSFG with leadership visitor Harold Collard, MD, MS, UCSF Vice Chancellor for Research.
Research Monthly Office Hours
Friday, December 20, 11a-12p
Pride Hall Conference Rooms 1940/50
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Thursday, January 9, 2024 | 11a-12p | Pride Hall 1940/50
Please join us for a special edition Director of Research Monthly Office Hours on January 9th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in UCSF Pride Hall, Rooms 1940/1950 (or by Zoom) where Dr. Mark Pletcher (Director of Informatics and Research Innovation, UCSF CTSI) and Dr. Elaine Khoong (Associate Director for Research for the Population Health Data Intiative) and technical personnel from UCSF IT will be sharing important information on the new SFDPH de-identified database. Please attend with your questions about the datase. This session will also be recorded and available for anyone who is unable to attend.
UCSF Staff Career Journey Storytelling Event at ZSFG
The UCSF Staff Career Journey Storytelling Event at ZSFG series, also known as StoryCore, aims to highlight staff leaders who share their career journeys via a storytelling mode. Initiated by the Dean's Office, the initiative was developed to inspire and benefit UCSF staff at ZSFG who listen to featured panelists share structured and personal narratives, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Panelists from previous sessions often moderate.
Upcoming Storytelling Events:
TBD
Past Storytelling Events:
StoryCore May 14, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Panelists:
Jannot Ross, Director of Education, UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care
Alanna Labat, MPH, FHC Program Manager, ZSFG Residents' Performance Improvement Incentive Program Manager, UCSF Family & Community Medicine
Moderator:
Justin W. Vang-Moore, EdD, Division Manager, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine
StoryCore November 15, 2023 from 12:30-1:30pm
Panelists:
Justin W. Vang-Moore, EdD, Division Manager, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine
Stephany Medina, Division Administrator, Acute & Emergency Medicine (AES) and Integrated Behavioral Health (DIBH), Department of Psychiatry
Moderator:
Jake Blackshear, MBA, Director of Finance, SOM Vice Dean's Office
StoryCore May 11, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm
Panelists:
Wynne Bamberg, Communications Analyst, Project Manager, School of Medicine Dean's Office at ZSFG
Purba Chatterjee, MSc, Associate Director of Global Health Equity, UCSF Bixby Center in the Dept. of OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences
Moderator:
Kristin Casey Callaghan, MA, Manager, Clinical Microsystems Clerkship
StoryCore November 17, 2022 from 12:00-1:00pm
Panelists:
Kristin Casey Callaghan, MA, Manager, Clinical Microsystems Clerkship, Medical Education, UCSF SChool of Medicine
Sabrina Fatima Ahmad, MS, HRD, MPH, RACR, Education Training Program Manager, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences | UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences
Moderator:
Elkin Lara-Mejia, MS, CCE, Manager, Biomedical Engineering at ZSFG
StoryCore May 5, 2022 from 12:00--1:00pm
Panelists:
Maria Cecilia DeSousa, CLS, MPA, JD, Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor, UCSF Clinical Laboratory at ZSFG
Elkin Lara-Mejia, MS, CCE, Manager, Biomedical Engineering at ZSFG
Moderator:
Anthony Ababon, MPA, ACMPE, CSPPM, Operations and Finance Manager, UCSF Family and Community Medicine at ZSFG
StoryCore November 18, 2021 from 12:00-1:00pm
Panelists:
Dominica Randazzo, BS, CCRP, Clinical Research Program Manager, UCSF Neurology at ZSFG
Anthony Ababon, MPA, ACMPE, CSPPM, Operations and Finance Manager, UCSF Family and Community Medicine at ZSFG
Moderator:
Lorel Hiramoto, Site Director, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for UCSF Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and UCSF Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS)
StoryCore April 8, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm
Panelists:
Eula Lewis, Respiratory Care Therapist, UCSF Anesthesia at ZSFG
Lorel Hiramoto, Site Director, UCSF Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at ZSFG and UCSF Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) at ZSFG
Moderator:
Olive Giovannetti, Research Services Dual Team Manager | Office of Sponsored Research, Team EF
StoryCore November 15, 2019 from 12:00-1:00pm
Panelists:
Maricela Borrego, Manager; UCSF School of Medicine Vice Dean's Office at ZSFG: CPG
Olive Giovannetti, Research Services Dual Team Manager | Office of Sponsored Research, Team EF
Moderator:
Roger Mohamed, Director of Administration; UCSF School of Medicine Vice Dean's Office at ZSFG
StoryCore May 29, 2019 from 12:00-1:00pm
Panelists:
Melody Davenport-McLaughlin, Manager of Clinical Operations, UCSF Department of Medicine at ZSFG
Marta Gilbert, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, Citywide Case Management Forensics Team, UCSF Department Psychiatry's Division of Community Programs
Moderator:
Roger Mohamed, Director of Administration; UCSF School of Medicine Vice Dean's Office at ZSFG
UCSF Staff and Faculty Resources
Below is a list of UCSF resources specifically for staff to support professional development, formal and information mentoring, coaching, and championing.
UCSF Learning and Organization Development
Professional Staff Development
A comprehensive professional development experience enabling on-supervisory staff to take charge of their professional development through growth in self-awareness and strengthening competencies in communication, customer focus, and problem solving.
Leadership Development
Multiple in-person and web-based courses in a variety of areas to develop UCSF Supervisors, Managers, and Directors into better leaders
Skillsoft Percipio
UC Learning Center web-based courses designed for development in the following topics: Professional, Leadership, Business, Wellness, System Applications, and Continuing Education/Certifications
LinkedIn Learning
Access to digital library of thousands of video courses taught by industry experts covering a wide range of technical, business, software, and creative topics
UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach
Ongoing assessment, development of new programs, and buidling consensus
Staff Campus Resources
Explore events, awards, organizations, and opportunities for staff development and enrichment
ZSFG Equity Resources
Provides tools and resources, curated by the Director of Equity and Wellness, in order for ZSFG staff to engage with concepts around equity
UCSF School of Medicine
Staff Resources and Awards
The UCSF SOM has several programs developed specifically for SOM employees including Awards, Staff Recognition, Leadership Development, and a Tuition Reimbursement program
UCSF Faculty Development Program
Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs
Provides professional development opportunities to support faculty success and satisfaction at UCSF.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
An independent, membership-based organization which provides holistic professional development for facutly at all ranks through online core curriculum webinars, multi-week courses, peer mentoring, writing challenges, and other resources. UCSF faculty can access NCFDD resources for free by setting up an account online.
University of California Office of the President
UC Women's Initiative for Professional Development
System wide professional development program for mid-career woman-identified faculty, academic personnel, and staff from every UC location
A FireSide Chat with SOM Vice Dean Sue Carlisle, MD, PhD
Women of UCSF Health offered a week of programming for International Women's Day 2022, including A Fireside Chat with former SOM Vice Dean Sue Carlisle, MD, PhD. Dr. Carlisle, interviewed by Margaret Damiano, MBA, Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, remembers her career journey and her nearly 40 years working for UCSF and UCSF at ZSFG. Featuring video tributes by Chancellor Hawgood and Warm Hearts.
Other events featuring UCSF women at ZSFG include Improving the Way We Work: Gender Equity, Medicine Grand Rounds: Women in Medicine, and Juggling Work and Family in a Pandemic: A Panel of UCSF Women. Watch recorded content on the Women of UCSF Health website.
Advocacy 101 Town Hall
Advocay 101: Work with policy makers to support clinical care and research at UCSF
UCSF's Director of Local and State Government Relations, Aimee Alden and Director of Advocacy & Communications, Abby Ellis, taught how UCSF's Office of Community and Government Relations can help you to effectively work with policy makers and to advocate for your students, fellow clinicians, and important research here at ZSFG.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 12:10-1:00 pm
Watch the recorded Advocacy 101 Town Hall
Dr. Anthony Fauci: COVID-19 Lessons Learned Session
Dr. Anthony Fauci Lessons Learned: A conversation about COVID-19
SFDPH, ZSFG, and UCSF partnered together to host Dr. Anthony Fauci on the ZSFG campus at UCSF Pride Hall on October 5, 2023. Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of SFDPH, introduced the former director of the NIAID, who engaged the audience in a conversation on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Fauci went beyond his 10 lessons learned- answering questions and sharing his experience through his decades of public service and providing care to millions around the world. He applauded San Francisco's COVID response and was honest and humorous in reminding everyone to stay true to our values in the loving care we provide every day.