Tubal sterilization is thought to be a permanent form of birth control. But a new study reports that tubal surgery fails often enough that some other forms of birth control are usually more effective.
Most high school students spend their summers hanging out with friends and working part-time jobs. For a diverse group of 28 young scientists, an internship at UCSF wasn’t just a part-time job – it was a career path.
UCSF is celebrating the opening of the UCSF Health Bayfront Medical Building, which brings new adult urgent care, primary care, same-day surgery and specialty care to the community in a single setting.
As a trans and gender-expansive member of the UCSF community, Lusirena knows the impact names can have on a person. Their perspective is the latest in UCSF’s serieshighlighting the University of California’s Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy.
The UCSF experience is second to none, especially for new and returning learners at the start of a new academic year. Experience life through the eyes of a UCSF learner – and find out what it’s like to live in their shoes.
Take This Ransomware Quiz for Gift Cards: Learn how hackers trick you into infecting your devices with ransomware and what you can do to stop them. Everyone who completes the quiz is entered for a chance to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the test »
Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Open House:New and returning students are invited to the Student Mental Health and Wellbeing (SMHW) open house on Sept. 11 at the Student Success Center at the Parnassus campus, and Sept. 12 in the Koret Quad near the Rutter Center entrance in Mission Bay. SMHW offers counseling and psychiatry services to all registered students, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need, regardless of their insurance. Mark your calendar »
San Francisco Mayor Candidate Forum at UCSF: Hear from the candidates for San Francisco mayor on Monday, September 30 at UCSF Mission Bay in a forum co-hosted by UCSF Votes and the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. Candidates will answer questions about policy and share their views on issues important to the community. The forum is nonpartisan, free and open to the public. Attend in person or online. Make plans to be there »
Introducing Osher WISE: The UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health is proud to announce the launch of Osher WISE (Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone), a dynamic and enriching public education program designed to provide the latest information on current and compelling integrative health topics. Learn more »
Mission Bay Hub Career Panel: Don’t miss this one-day event designed to share your educational and career journey with high school students at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus. The goal is for students to learn about health and STEM career paths from different perspectives and journeys. Two time slots are available. Sign up here »
Upcoming UCSF Town Hall Agenda: Get the latest on the global mpox emergency from Peter Chin-Hong, MD, in Health News You Can Use, plus developments on the transformation of UCSF Parnassus Heights, details on a new joint master’s program in AI and computational drug discovery and development, UCSF’s annual flu vaccinations and more. Submit a question ahead of timeand mark your calendar »
Pain Management Center Relocates: The UCSF Pain Management Center, now renamed the Center for Pain Medicine, has relocated and expanded in the new Bayfront Medical Building on UCSF’s Mission Bay campus. The new facility boasts three procedure rooms set up for fluoroscopic procedures and multiple additional procedural rooms set up for ultrasound-guided procedures and other interventions. Read about it »
Research Funding Opportunities: The UCSF Resource Allocation Program (RAP) – a campus-wide program that facilitates intramural research funding opportunities – is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 cycle. The online RAP application submission deadline is Monday, September 30. Learn more about RAP and how to apply »
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