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Renowned Brownsville physician earns coveted honor for research

By Erika De Los Reyes on
November 1, 2024

myRGV.com profiles Robert Rodriguez, MD, who is being honored with the American College of Emergency Physicians' (ACEP's) 2024 Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research. The feature profiles Dr. Rodriguez's prominent and impactful research career.

Never the Same: How mass shootings forever change the doctors who respond

By Patrick Boyle, Laura Zelaya on
October 9, 2024

Mass shootings devastate us all, including the health professionals who spring into action to save the victims. Christopher Colwell, MD, FACEP, discusses the impact mass shootings can have on health care workers in this AAMC multimedia production.

How UCSF’s Historic Parnassus Heights Campus Rose from ‘Remote’ Sand Dunes

By Eric Brooks on
October 9, 2024

Trace the transformation of UCSF's Parnassus Heights from desolate sand dunes into pioneering medical campus. 

UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine Makes Strong Impact at ACEP24

By Rachel Narozniak, MA on
October 4, 2024

The Department of Emergency Medicine had strong representation at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP's) Scientific Assembly, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 29 to October 2.

How a UCSF Emergency Medicine Resident Landed on ‘Survivor’ Island

By Eric Brooks on
September 25, 2024

Kishan Patel, MD, a third-year emergency medicine resident at UCSF is a contestant on the new season of “Survivor” on CBS. Read about his journey from the emergency department to the television show.

School of Medicine Honors Multiple Department Members for Excellence in Teaching, Mentorship

By Rachel Narozniak, MA on
September 3, 2024

Sixteen members of the Department of Emergency Medicine have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to teaching and mentorship through awards conferred by the UCSF School of Medicine.

Dr. Robert Rodriguez Recognized with ACEP’s 2024 Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research

By Rachel Narozniak, MA on
August 12, 2024

This prestigious award is presented annually to an ACEP member who “has made a significant contribution to research in emergency medicine.” Robert Rodriguez, MD, will be honored at the ACEP24 Scientific Assembly in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 29 to October 2.

Strong Insurance Laws Help Kids Get Access to Mental Health Care

By Jess Berthold on
August 12, 2024

A study led by Ashley Foster, MD, finds access issues are common and states could do more to ensure children get the care they need.

UCSF Health Welcomes St. Mary’s and Saint Francis Hospitals

August 1, 2024

Integration moves forward as UCSF Health expands access to care for the San Francisco community.

Study Finds Big Disparities in Stroke Services Across the U.S.

By Elizabeth Fernandez on
July 26, 2024

Low-income communities are up to 42% less likely to obtain stroke center certification, according to results from the study, led by Renee Y. Hsia, MD.

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