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Ellen Laves Elected to Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators
Ellen Laves, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, has been selected for membership into The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators. Laves and other new members will be formally welcomed into the Academy at a celebration on the Parnassus campus on September 11, 2017. She...
Fuentes-Afflick to Focus on Diversity as APS President
As the new president of the 1,200-member American Pediatric Society, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, heads an organization devoted to advancing academic pediatrics throughout the United States. For many years, she has been a passionate advocate for a key element in the group’s...
Fruit Water
Water is the one of the healthiest and most refreshing drinks. It has zero calories, no added sugar, and tastes great. In this video, you will learn about easy ways to add natural flavor to water using simple ingredients on hand in your refrigerator, freezer, or garden. Instead of...
Larry Hammer, MD Joins UCSF Division of General Pediatrics
On November 1, 2016, Larry Hammer, MD joined the UCSF General Pediatrics faculty at the Mt. Zion Primary Care Clinic. Dr. Hammer received his MD from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Stanford where he also served as chief resident. He...Excellence in Teaching Awards
On September 19, 2016, John I. Takayama, MD, MPH and Nanah Park, MD received 2016 Excellence in Teaching Awards from the UCSF Haile Debas Academy of Medical Educators. These peer-nominated awards for teaching faculty highlight outstanding front-line teachers of medical students,...Water First Tool Kit
On July 5, 2016, the “Water First: A Toolkit for Promoting Water Intake in Community Settings” was released online. “Water First” is a resource from the University of California, San Francisco to provide individuals, organizations and communities with evidence-based strategies to...