Chair's Corner

ZSFG

Navigating Uncertainty: How We Can Thrive in Difficult Times

  “When nothing is certain, everything is possible.”    - Mandy Hale  
DOM in 2024

Opportunities and Challenges as We Begin a New Year

As we begin 2025, I'm energized by the remarkable progress we're making together. Our accomplishments over the past year demonstrate what's possible when exceptional people unite behind a shared mission.
DEIB event in Dolores Park

DEIB Updates

Updates on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the DOM The new year offers us an opportunity to reflect on our people and programs focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment remains unwavering. One just needs to look at our ongoing efforts and achievements to celebrate the collective resilience of our community, as we continue to advocate for a more just, inclusive, and equitable future for us all.
Telltale Hearts

Optimizing the Clinical Encounter: The Science of Listening

Optimizing the Clinical Encounter: The Science of Listening It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.    - Oliver Wendell Holmes It seems like everyone's talking about health disinformation, AI, large language models, and other digital health tools. With all these new tools and emerging issues, it's a good time to take a step back and explore the overarching role of communication and the physician-patient relationship.
Homeless encampment

Homelessness: A Solvable Crisis