NCSP at UCSF visited SF’s Mission District with community engagement partner Roberto Vargas, MPH, starting at Mission Language & Vocational School and ending at Calle 24 Latino Cultural District. We explored the area’s rich cultural heritage and efforts to uplift community voices

On Wednesday, our NCSP at UCSF scholars attended UCSF’s HEAR Symposium. We're proud of second-year scholar Dr. Lozano for his plenary presentation "Exploring Trust: The Building Blocks to Patient-Provider Trust Used by Healthcare Workers in Rural and Marginalized Communities".

1st-year Scholar Dr. Scheller with Program Director Dr. Park. At NCSP @ UCSF, excellence in mentorship is our "secret sauce". With a health sciences–focused campus, every Scholar gets a robust team to guide research, engagement & career growth.

Yesterday NCSP at UCSF volunteered with Mission Food Hub, helping bag rice and beans for their weekly food distribution. We're proud to support their mission of providing culturally-appropriate, nutritious food with dignity!

NCSP alum Dr. Griffin Plattner took the podium at The International Association for Health Professions Education 2025 Annual Meeting in Barcelona to present his work on faculty engagement.   We are proud to see his work making waves in the field of medical education!👏

NCSP at UCSF representation at today's @UCSF_IHPS annual Giant's game. Wonderful group, sunny skies, and a Giants win! ⚾

Congratulations to second-year NCSP at UCSF scholar Dr. Naveen Reddy for helping bring Alzheimer’s biomarker blood tests to the VA’s national contract.  This opens doors to better diagnosis and treatment for Veterans nationwide. ⭐

We wrapped up orientation this week with an inspiring alumni panel! Our extraordinary alums shared the history of NCSP, their career paths, how they navigated their NCSP years, & how to get involved in our local and national alumni networks. Huge thanks to our amazing speakers!🙂

Congrats to Dr. Quiñones-Rivera, on their recent publication in Health Services Research!🎉 In Drivers of Patient Experiences With Healthcare-Based Social Care, they explore how functional and relational elements shape patient experiences with healthcare-based social care.

Amazing job by @UCSFSurgery @UCSFGSResidency Dr. @hdecker731 sharing our early work with Project REACH - a partnership btw @SF_DPH WPIC & @ZSFGCare Surgery to improve surgical care access for people experiencing homelessness. Meeting people where they are, safely 🤲 #ACSQSC25

Quick conferencing & friend/colleague/mentee catch-ups 🤓 (didn’t get 📸 with all!) Thanks #ACSQSC25 @AmCollSurgeons 👋

Congrats to NCSP at UCSF scholar Dr. Edgar Asiimwe on first-authoring a new publication in @BMJ_Open! We are proud to celebrate his contributions to understanding how health policy impacts cancer outcomes.💡🌟

On Wednesday we officially welcomed the '25–'27 NCSP at UCSF cohort with our first day of orientation! We're delighted to work with such an inspiring group of scholars and can't wait to see them develop as change makers.👏

Welcome to our @NCSP_UCSF 2025-2027 cohort! We look forward to having them all here @UCSF_IHPS! Learn more about them and their research here: https://t.co/VDVXPOSsKA

Congrats to Abby Arons, MD, MPAff, on her recent publication in @JAMANetworkOpen! Her work highlights the need for better early detection strategies to prevent diabetes in young adults by identifying long-term patterns in blood sugar changes. https://t.co/FhQGgqaOTn

This week on #WhereAreTheyNowWednesday, we’re excited to feature Dr. Vidya Eswaran! Through her clinical practice and research, Dr. Eswaran is shedding light on how care is delivered in emergency settings & helping move the field toward more patient-centered approaches.👏

Thank you to @NCSP_UCSF scholar, Dr. Sameen Ansari, for sharing what makes the National Clinician Scholars Program a meaningful experience. Your words are sure to inspire the next generation of changemakers. #ApplyNCSP @NCSP_DUKE @NCSP_UCLA @ncspMICHIGAN @NCSP_PENN @NCSP_YALE

From scholar to changemaker—@NCSP_UCSF alumna Dr. Lurit Bepo channels her NCSP experience into driving meaningful change within the healthcare landscape. We're honored to spotlight her journey. #ApplyNCSP @NCSP_DUKE @NCSP_UCLA @ncspMICHIGAN @NCSP_PENN @NCSP_YALE

Register today for our LAST VIRTUAL INFO SESSION of the season TOMORROW, JUNE 12! Have questions about NCSP or the application process? Ask current faculty and scholars! Register: https://t.co/m0MyteZVbl @NCSP_UCLA @NCSP_UCSF @ncspMICHIGAN @NCSP_Penn @NCSP_Yale @NCSP_Duke

Congratulations to this year’s NCSP at UCSF graduates!🥳 We're proud to recognize the growth and achievements of this outstanding group. As they move forward, we look forward to seeing them continue their work as changemakers across the healthcare landscape.👏