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eNews & ViewsUCSF Fresno April 2016

Dr. Peterson Named Associate DeanIt's official! The UCSF School of Medicinehas named Michael W. Peterson, MD,associate dean at UCSF Fresno. He hasserved as interim associate dean sinceJanuary 2015. Dr. Peterson will oversee thecontinued development of UCSF Fresno'sclinical and academic programs. Dr. Petersonhas been chief of medicine at UCSF Fresnofor the past 14 years, and he serves as vicechair in the Department of Medicine at UCSF.His clinical and research focus is inPulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

"I have every confidence that Dr. Petersonwill lead UCSF Fresno with vision, vigor and commitment," saidTalmadge E. King, Jr., MD, dean, UCSF School of Medicine and vicechancellor for medical affairs. "He will continue to be a trusted leaderwithin the Department of Medicine and the school and will continue toextend UCSF's mission in the San Joaquin Valley."

Dr. Peterson was recruited from the University of Iowa College ofMedicine in 2002. During his tenure in Fresno, he oversaw growth ofthe Medicine Residency Program from 45 trainees to its current 68trainees, the development of seven subspecialties with 37 fellows andled fundraising efforts to build the UCSF Fresno Clinical ResearchCenter.

We look forward to planning a series of celebrations for thecommunity to meet the new Dean of UCSF Fresno! Watch for moreinformation to come.

Match Day

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Resident alumni Dr. Cyrus Buhari and Dr.Richard Kiel travel back to UCSF Fresno forthis very special occasion to celebrate withEloise.

All UCSF Fresno residency programs that participated in this year'sMatch Day have filled all available positions - representing a 100percent match rate at UCSF Fresno for the sixth straight year!

Match Day occurs every year in March and is the time when medicalschool graduates learn where they will spend the next several in thepostgraduate training necessary to practice medicine in the UnitedStates. As part of the Match Day process, medical school graduatestypically register with the National Resident Matching Program. Whenthe medical school graduate and the prospective medical educationprogram mutually agree on the selection, a "match" has occurred andthe medical school graduate will begin residency training, usually inJuly, at the hospital or program where he/she "matched."

"Match Day is a significant milestone in medical education," saidMichael W. Peterson, MD, associate dean and chief of medicine atUCSF Fresno. "It is a rite of passage for medical students as theyconclude their undergraduate medical education and learn where theywill spend the next three to five years of their lives taking part ingraduate medical education better known as residency training. UCSFFresno is the largest physician training program in the San JoaquinValley and it is our intention to keep the doctors we train here afterthey complete their residency. It is only fitting on Match Day that wecelebrate the medical students we have trained and the residents andfellows who will begin their training with us."

Eloise Thompson Award We are pleased toannounce theestablishment of theEloise ThompsonInternal Medicine Internof the Year Award atUCSF Fresno in honorof the department'slongtime residencycoordinator. A loyal UCemployee for 31 years,Eloise served asresidency coordinatorfor 18 years. This award was

Upcoming Events: All Alumni Event, May 26 All UCSF Alumni from Schoolsof Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing,Pharmacy, Graduate Programs,and the Fresno residencyprograms are cordially invited toattend an all-alumni reception inFresno on May 26 at 6:30pm atFort Washington Golf & CountryClub (10272 N. Millbrook Ave.,Fresno 93730). Please note thelocation change of this event. The evening will feature updatesfrom UCSF Fresno AssociateDean Michael Peterson, MD anda presentation from JoelKramer, PsyD, Director of theNeuropsychology program atUCSF's Memory and AgingCenter. The evening will also include asocial time to mix with otheralumni and enjoy deliciousappetizers and cocktails. Please save the date and planon joining us for this free eventfor our alumni.

RSVPwww.ucsfalumni.org/fresno2016

For more information, pleasecall Terri Griffin, (559) 499-6426or send an email totgriffin@fresno.ucsf.edu UCSF Fresno Graduation June 9 The UCSF Fresno 2016Housestaff Graduation will takeplace on Thursday, June 9 atthe William Saroyan Theatre,located at 700 M Street inFresno. A 5pm social hour willprecede the ceremonyscheduled for 6pm. UCSFFresno will graduate 118residents and fellows this yearand will be retaining 38% ofthem, who will remain in theValley to care for our citizens.

Associate Dean Dr.Michael Peterson paystribute to Eloise.

created to honor her extraordinarycontributions to the internal medicineresidency program as she battles aserious health issue. This award will recognize annually anoutstanding intern in medicine who will beselected by a vote of the internalmedicine faculty, residents and fellowsand awarded each year at theDepartment of Medicine Grand Roundsheld in May.

To give to the Eloise Thompson Award,go to http://makeagift.fresno.ucsf.edu/.

Fresno Celebrates Dr. John BlossomDay

Fresno city leaders named April 19,2016 Dr. John Blossom Day in the cityof Fresno!

City Council members unanimouslyapproved the resolution honoring Dr.Blossom, a longtime clinical professorof Family and Community Medicineand former associate dean of UCSFFresno.

Dr. Blossom is recognized for hiscareer as an educator, in leadershipboth at UCSF Fresno and in hisstatewide role as the California AHEC

(Area Health Education Centers) program director. He has been a life-long advocate for the development of health professions education atcommunity health centers, which provide care to underserved and/orrural communities.

His focus on physician-patient communication and cross-culturalmedical practice has greatly impacted the delivery of health care inthe Central Valley. Our congratulations to Dr. Blossom!

UCSF Fresno Leadership News UCSF Fresno's vastly growing medical education and researchprogram is pleased to announce four newly created assistant deanpositions, that as of July 1 will begin to assist Associate Dean, Dr.Michael Peterson with various aspects of the program. The four newassistant deans include: Dr. Lori Weichenthal, who will be assistant dean for GraduateMedical Education, providing oversight to the residency and fellowshipprograms to support a solid educational environment for our learnerswhile also assuring compliance with the ACGME and other accrediting

organizations.

Dr. Kenny Bahn will serve asassistant dean for UndergraduateMedical Education & StudentServices. As such, Dr. Banh will beleading an expandingUndergraduate Medical Education(UME) Department. UCSF core(required rotations typically in thethird year of medical school),

Longitudinal Integrated Fresno Education (LIFE) and the UCDavis/UC Merced San Joaquin Programs in Medical Education(PRIME) are all examples of programs that fall under UME. Dr. Banhplans to continue to increase UCSF Fresno's attraction as a medicalstudent training site by providing greater student support services andexpanding outreach and pipeline programs.

Dr. Simon Paul will be assistant dean forAcademic Affairs. Dr. Paul will be primarily workingon the appointments and promotion process inFresno and with the academic affairs office at maincampus in San Francisco to make sure theprocesses go as smoothly as possible.

Dr. Wessel Meyer will be assistant dean for VAAffairs. In this capacity, Dr. Meyer will serve as aliaison between the University and the VeteransAdministration, communicating needs,requirements and expectations from both parties.

Chief of Emergency Medicine Prepares forNew Role

UCSF Fresno is preparing to say goodbye to Dr.Greg Hendey, chief of the Emergency Medicineresidency program, who has accepted a newposition as Chair of Emergency Medicine at UCLA.Dr. Hendey has been with UCSF Fresno since1993, serving as the Chief of Emergency Medicinefor the past three years, during which he hasmanaged to split his time amongst administrativeduties, bedside teaching, patient care, research,

mentoring and formal teaching.

"I spent 23 great years in Fresno, where I really learned how to be adoctor and a leader," says Dr. Hendey. "I made great friends here,raised a family, and had the privilege of working with tremendouscolleagues. Although I'm looking forward to a great opportunity to lead

the department of emergency medicine at UCLA, I'll always rememberand value my time and experience in Fresno."

Due to the departure of Dr. Hendey, wecongratulate Jim Comes, MD, clinical professor,who has been appointed as interim chief ofemergency medicine at UCSF Fresno. Dr. Comescompleted his residency at UCSF Fresno and hasbeen on the faculty since 1994. He will assume hisnew role effective June 1.

UCSF Fresno, Clovis Unified, FresnoState Partner to Inspire Latino Students On March 31, UCSF Fresno's Undergraduate Medical EducationDepartment collaborated with two key local educational institutions inthe Clovis Unified School District's Latino Student SuccessConference held at California State University, Fresno. The primarygoal of the conference was to provide inspiration to students to pursuegoals beyond high school. The Latino Student Success Conference provided an excellentopportunity for Latino students to connect with adults on and offcampus that will assist them with mentoring for future academic andprofessional success. In addition to guest speakers and workshops,they students had a chance to experience a Career/College Faircatered specifically for them.

UCSF Fresno Hosts National Conference UCSF Fresno played host to 150 national and international experts onValley Fever at the 60th Annual Cocci Study Group meeting April 8and 9. The annual conference focuses on the latest developments inthe diagnosis and treatment of Coccidioidomycosis - or Valley Fever -as well as a poster presentation by numerous researchers. This wasthe first time this conference has been held in Fresno. The 2016meeting was dedicated to Dr. Hillel Levine, who dedicated his medicalcareer to the study and treatment of Valley Fever. Dr. Levine passedaway in 2015.

Support the UCSF Fresno Foundation in2016: Make a Difference! UCSF has grown to become the number one public university in fundraising -- and number 4 among all United States universities -- in arecent ranking by the Council for Aid to Education. Thanks to people like you who give generously to UCSF Fresno, we'reable to continue to grow and enhance our programs. Your gifts are

most appreciated at UCSF Fresno! Join in the spirit of giving andmake a gift today. Together:

We provide education and training to physicians.We unite high-tech with patient care.We move discoveries from research to the patient bedside.We train outstanding clinicians and leaders who advance thehealth of infants, children, adolescents and adults throughoutthe world.

Give today and benefit tomorrow!

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