About Us

The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of adolescents. The division uses interdisciplinary approaches, aiming to provide exemplary clinical care and advanced knowledge through leading-edge research. The goal is to translate, synthesize, and disseminate state-of-the-art knowledge in clinical practice, research, and healthcare policy to the broader community, and train the next generation of leaders in adolescent health.  

Division Leadership

Sara Buckelew, MD, MPH
Interim Division Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine

Dr. Buckelew is a Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Buckelew is known for her expertise in eating disorders and has been an investigator in NIH-funded research studies in pediatric eating disorders and additional research in medical education. An elected member of the American Pediatric Society, she has led the focused effort on Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine for the Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meetings. Dr. Buckelew has received numerous awards for teaching and clinical care, including the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award and the UCSF Exceptional Physician Award.