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Read about how the Department of Medicine is responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus respiratory illness COVID-19. See related COVID-19 publications.

Anna Team

Geriatric Faculty Continue to Play Key Roles in SF's Coordinated Response to COVID

As part of the city's coordinated response to COVID, several faculty continue to be deployed and have assumed new roles. For three months, Anna Chodos, MD will be serving as the medical expert and lead for nursing home outbreaks in the Outbreak Management Group.  Louise Aronson, MD is now the medical expert and lead for the Senior Sites Team in the Community Mitigation Group. Meredith Greene, MD continues to be an expert on the care of older adults living with HIV in congregate settings for the Senior Sites Team, and Jeffrey Newman, MD joined the team and will be contributing his public and population health expertise.

Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH

Leadership Transition in the UCSF School of Medicine Vice Dean's Office at ZSFG

Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH will step down as Vice Dean of UCSF School of Medicine at ZSFG in July 2024 to become the Chief Scientific Officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Since 2022, she has led key initiatives, including the opening of UCSF Pride Hall, and previously served as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs for 10 years. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Fuentes-Afflick has focused her research on immigrant health and health disparities. She has held significant leadership roles in national organizations, including the National Academy of Medicine.