Divisions across the Department of Medicine offer tailored mentorship opportunities to support faculty and trainees in their professional growth and career advancement. From structured pods and promotion guidance to specialized programs for fellows and underrepresented students, these initiatives foster connection, development, and community. Each division also has a mentor facilitator who helps coordinate and support these efforts. Explore some of the division-specific programs below to learn more.
Mentor Facilitators
Departments, Divisions, and Organized Research Units (ORUs) each appoint a mentor facilitator who partners with the Office of Faculty Mentoring. Facilitators coordinate mentor–mentee pairings, send meeting reminders, and help ensure a smooth, consistent experience for all participants. See your Division Mentor Facilitator below for guidance within the School of Medicine.
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UCSF Health Division Mentor Facilitators
| Division | Facilitator |
| Cardiology | Kirsten Fleischmann, MD |
| Endocrinology | Madhu Rao, MD |
| Gastroenterology | Jonathan Terdiman, MD |
| General Internal Medicine | Radhika Ramanan, MD |
| Geriatrics | Michi Yukawa, MD |
| Hematology and Oncology | Chloe Atreya, MD, PhD |
| Hospital Medicine | Stephanie Rennke, MD |
| Infectious Diseases | Jennifer Babik, MD |
| Nephrology | Kathleen Liu, MD, PhD |
| Palliative Care | Mike Rabow, MD |
| Prevention Science | John Sauceda, PhD |
| Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine | Laurence Huang, MD Carolyne Calfee, MD, MAS |
| Rheumatology | Maria Dall’Era, MD |
ZSFG Division Mentor Facilitators
| Division | Facilitator |
| Cardiology | Mary Gray, MD |
| Endocrinology | Elizabeth Murphy, MD, PhD |
| Experimental Medicine | Joel Ernst, MD |
| Gastroenterology | Jacquelyn Maher, MD |
| General Internal Medicine | Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD |
| Hematology and Oncology | Terrence Friedlander, MD |
| HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine | Philip Rosenthal, MD |
| Hospital Medicine | Sumant Ranji, MD |
| Occupational Medicine | Paul Blanc, MD |
| Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine | Laurence Huang, MD Carolyne Calfee, MD, MAS |
| Rheumatology | Jinoos Yazdany, MD |
Hospital Medicine
Faculty mentorship and development resources, including mentorship pods and advancement guidance.
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Cardiology
Mentorship for both faculty and fellows, with dedicated pathways for research support and promotion.
Faculty Program
Fellowship Mentorship
Infectious Diseases
Support for ID fellows and faculty, with structured mentoring aligned with clinical and research goals.
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Prevention Science
Includes general mentorship and the Ujima Mentoring Program, supporting underrepresented students in the sciences.
General Mentorship
Ujima Program