John Davis appointed Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Affairs

We are pleased to share that John Davis, PhD, MD, the associate dean for curriculum, has been appointed as UCSF’s inaugural vice chancellor of education and student affairs, effective May 12, 2025. This newly established campus-wide role will oversee the student experience for all students enrolled in health professions and graduate programs and spearhead educational initiatives and resources across UCSF. 

Since joining UCSF in 2017 from The Ohio State University, where he served as the associate dean for medical education, Davis has been a transformative leader in advancing medical education. As associate dean for curriculum at UCSF, he led the implementation of the Bridges Curriculum, with a particular focus on the clerkship and Career Launch phases.

In 2021, Davis launched the Anti-Oppression Curriculum Initiative, expanding our Social Justice pillar and deepening our commitment to equity and inclusion across the curriculum. His thoughtful and collaborative leadership was critical during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to shape the continuous improvement of the Foundations 1 phase, including the redesign of Physician Identity Weeks and the Justice and Advocacy in Medicine (JAM) block.

During his tenure, Davis has also served in several key interim roles, including interim associate dean for Students, co-interim vice dean for education, and interim associate dean for assessment, providing steady leadership and continuity during times of transition. His successful leadership in these multiple interim roles showcases his broad expertise and skillset.

Please join us in thanking Davis for his exceptional contributions and congratulating him on this exciting new chapter!