Chair's Corner
Department of Medicine at SFVAHCS | 2026 Update
Steady Hands, Shared Purpose
After my first year as SFVAHCS Medical Service Chief, I reflect on what we have accomplished and the critical partnerships that helped foster our success. The Service bears responsibility for delivering premier healthcare to Veterans and ensuring faculty and staff experiences across missions are optimized.
In Memoriam: Dr. John Luce, Pulmonary and Critical Care Leader at ZSFG
Dear Colleagues,
On July 2, a long-standing and beloved DOM colleague and leader at ZSFG, John M. Luce, MD, passed away. He was 84 years old.
The Power of Coaching
Across the DOM, coaching is emerging as a powerful way to support faculty, staff, and trainees in navigating transitions and aligning professional goals with meaningful, sustainable work. This piece explores how a coaching mindset can strengthen individuals, teams, and our broader community.
The Year Ahead: Preparing the DOM for the Next Phase of Clinical Growth
The year ahead will bring significant change as UCSF Health expands its clinical footprint across the Bay Area. Bob Wachter shares the strategic considerations guiding this growth and the key questions the Department of Medicine will address together in 2026.
The passing of Amy Lin, MD, professor of medicine
We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Amy Lin, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UCSF Health, on December 5th, 2025. During her two decades of service, leadership, and patient care at UCSF, first as a Hematology/Oncology fellow and then as a faculty member, Dr. Lin made many indelible and lasting contributions to the Division of Hematology/Oncology, the Department of Medicine, and the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.