Chair's Corner

As we head into fall, many of us at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) are feeling the weight of a challenging year. The turbulence we see globally and locally can feel overwhelming, yet it also reminds us of the importance of our shared purpose and resilience. I’d like to take a moment to reflect on where we are and what’s ahead for our department.

While much of the country swelters under record heat, San Francisco is experiencing its coolest summer since 1985. As we move from No Sky July into Fogust, I’ve found myself missing the sun and noticing how closely the overcast skies reflect my mood. 

  “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”    - James Baldwin   

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.

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.