ALT A graphic features a professional headshot of a physician wearing a white coat and tie against a blue background. The UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo appears on the left side. Large white and light blue text reads, “Jay M. Patel, MD Appointed Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UCLA West Valley Medical Center.”

ALT A graphic features a portrait of an individual wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt against a softly blurred indoor background. The UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo appears on the left side. Large white and light blue text reads, “Gregory F. Sonnenberg, PhD Appointed Director of the UCLA Center for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.”

ALT A professionally dressed person wearing glasses, a gray blazer and a blue shirt with a patterned tie smiles warmly while standing outdoors. There is a blurred background of greenery, a building and a banner displaying the UCLA Health logo. Overlaid text reads: "UCLA Health, Department of Medicine. On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair. Year 5. September 21. Recruiting the Best."

ALT A graphic features a portrait of an individual wearing glasses, a dark suit jacket, and a light blue shirt seated indoors near a window and green plant. The UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo appears on the left side. Large white and light blue text reads, “David Artis, PhD Appointed Inaugural Chief of the Division of Experimental Medicine.”

ALT A group of approximately 15 students and program leaders pose outdoors on tiered steps in front of a landscaped area with large palm trees and greenery. Most participants hold certificates with a blue-and-gold design and wear name badges, while several wear business or business-casual attire.

ALT Six trainees sit around an outdoor patio table in a park-like setting enjoying pizza during a gathering. Paper plates with pizza slices, reusable water bottles, soft drinks and a Jenga game are arranged on the table. Several attendees wear scrubs or clinical attire and ID badges.

ALT Three trainees pose together outdoors at a park gathering. One holds a bag of Café Du Monde beignet mix, another holds a bag of buffalo-flavored snacks and a scratcher, and the third holds a bag of candy and a scratcher. All three wear ID badges and two are dressed in clinical scrubs. The photo was taken on a sunny day near a canopy tent, with grass, trees and park benches visible in the background.

ALT A group of trainees gather on a grassy lawn in a park during an outdoor social event. Attendees sit in folding camp chairs arranged in a large circle beneath tall palm trees and shade trees. Several people hold plates of food while others chat in small groups.

ALT A professionally dressed person wearing glasses, a gray blazer and a blue shirt with a patterned tie smiles warmly while standing outdoors. There is a blurred background of greenery, a building and a banner displaying the UCLA Health logo. Overlaid text reads: "UCLA Health, Department of Medicine. On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair. Year 5. September 14. More than 60 Million Dollars in Federal Research Grant Support Awarded in the Past 2 Months to DoM Faculty!"

ALT A graphic features a professional headshot of a physician in a white coat against a blue background. The UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo appears on the left side. Large white text reads, “In Conversation With... Stephen P. Vampola, MD, MS, DMPG President.”

ALT A graphic features the UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo at the top and the headline “Division Wellness Champions” in large white and light blue text. Eight professional headshots are arranged in two rows with names and divisions listed beneath each portrait. The featured wellness champions are Rushi Parikh, MD (Cardiology); Ami Philipp, MD (Clinical Immunology & Allergy); Courtney L. DeCan, MD, MPH (Clinical Nutrition); Anabella Pascucci, MD (Dermatology); Mary Farid, DO (Digestive Diseases); Didi Mwengela, MD (Digestive Diseases); Mike Polisky, MD (Endocrinology); and Catherine C. Lindsay, MD (Geriatrics).

ALT A graphic features 13 professional headshots arranged in three rows against a dark blue background. Each portrait includes the physician’s name and division beneath the photo. Featured wellness champions are Annie R. Zhang, MD (GIM-East/West Medicine); Shira Peress, MD (GIM-Hospitalist); Mariam A. Soni, MD (GIM-Hospitalist); Pauline Yi, MD (GIM-Med-Peds); Shannon R. Bell, DO (GIM-Palliative Care); Alina Katsman, MD (GIM-Primary Care); Bryan Medina, MD (GIM-Primary Care); Daniel Puneky, MD (GIM-Primary Care); Jordyn Silverstein, MD, MSc (Hematology-Oncology); Ashlyn N. Sakona, MD (Infectious Diseases); Ramya R. Malchira, MD (Nephrology); Linda P. Vien, MD (Pulmonary & Critical Care); and Marian Kaldas, MD (Rheumatology).