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An individual stands on the steps in front of Royce Hall at UCLA, posing with both arms raised toward the historic building behind them. The Gothic-style structure features arched entryways, decorative stonework, tall windows and brick-and-stone detailing. The photo is taken outdoors in daylight, with the building’s grand facade filling most of the background.
Four individuals pose on either side of a research poster during UCLA Solomon Scholars Research Day 2026. The poster is titled “Tropical Medicine Case Conference: Promoting Bidirectional Learning and Language Equity Between UCLA and Hospital Regional de Loreto, Peru,” and presents project background, methods, results and future directions. The presenters wear identifcation badges and professional attire. There is patterned caprpeting and poster displays in the background.
Nine individuals pose for a group photo outdoors on a paved courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. The group stands in a single row, dressed in a mix of professional and business-casual attire. Parked vehicles are visible in the background.
A professionally dressed person wearing glasses, a gray blazer and a blue shirt with a patterned tie smiles warmly while standing outdoors. There is a blurred background of greenery, a building and a banner displaying the UCLA Health logo. Overlaid text reads: "UCLA Health, Department of Medicine. On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair. Year 5. July 20. It's All About the Pipeline!"
A small group of healthcare professionals gathers in a clinical training room as one participant demonstrates CPR on a medical training mannequin placed on the floor. The surrounding participants observe closely, wearing a mix of scrubs, professional attire, and a white coat. Chairs line the back of the room, and CPR training equipment is positioned beside the mannequin.
This is a collage of two photos. The top photo is labeled with text that reads, “Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine,” and shows a group of graduates posing outdoors at an evening celebration, several holding diploma folders and wearing graduation leis. The second photo is labeled with text that reads, "Sleep Medicine,” and shows seven graduates posing together indoors with a city skyline visible through large windows behind them. A blue banner at the bottom features UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding and text that reads, “More Fellowship Graduates To Cheer On."
Headshot of a smiling fellow with UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding, a “Leader in Education” badge and text that reads, “Atousa Jahanshahi, MD Awarded Grant to Launch Nutrition Education Partnership Between UCLA DoM and Health Students in Jamaica."
Graphic from the UCLA Health Department of Medicine featuring the headline “Meet the New Faculty of the DoM.” Below the title is a grid of nine professional headshots against blue backgrounds, arranged in three rows. A torn-paper design element partially overlaps the top row of photos.
Large group photo of approximately 60 individuals gathered outdoors beneath tall trees. Participants are wearing business attire and conference name badges and stand in several rows on a shaded patio, with decorative lamp posts and greenery in the background.
A professionally dressed person wearing glasses, a gray blazer and a blue shirt with a patterned tie smiles warmly while standing outdoors. There is a blurred background of greenery, a building and a banner displaying the UCLA Health logo. Overlaid text reads: "UCLA Health, Department of Medicine. On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair. Year 5. July 13. The Department of Medicine's Global Reach."
Eleven individuals stand side by side on a garden path with their arms around one another, posing in front of a large tree, ivy-covered brick wall and landscaped greenery. The group is dressed in business casual and professional attire.
A group of individuals pose together in front of a backdrop featuring the branding of the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions. The individuals are dressed in business and business-casual attire are in a well-lit space with a red-and-white tiled background.
A collage of photos featuring a group of people celebrating fellowship graduates in Electrophysiology. The top section shows six individuals standing outdoors, with two holding certificates. The bottom section has three smaller photos: one of two individuals smiling and holding a certificate, another of two individuals posing with a certificate, and a final one of two graduates smiling and gesturing. The background includes greenery and outdoor furniture. Overlaid text reads: "UCLA Health, Department of Medicine. A Salute to Our Fellowship Graduates."
Four individuals stand together in front of a research poster at a conference. The poster focuses on the "quality and quantity of goals of care documentation" in hospital medicine. The individuals are wearing professional attire and conference badges, smiling at the camera. The setting includes other posters and attendees visible in the background.
A group of seven individuals stand behind large block letters spelling "ENDO," with the "O" designed as a globe icon. The group is smiling and posing enthusiastically, some raising their hands, in a bright, modern atrium with tall windows and architectural details.
Headshot of a smiling resident with UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding, a “Leader in Education” badge and text that reads, “Caroline Zuniga Buse, MD Trainees Knock Informaticist Project Out of the Park."
A professionally dressed person wearing glasses, a gray blazer and a blue shirt with a patterned tie smiles warmly while standing outdoors. There is a blurred background of greenery, a building and a banner displaying the UCLA Health logo. Overlaid text reads: "UCLA Health, Department of Medicine. On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair. Year 5. July 6. We strengthen the community as our own community grows.”
Five graduates stand together holding their diplomas from the University of California, Los Angeles. They are dressed in formal attire adorned with colorful lei necklaces made of flowers and greenery. The group is smiling warmly, celebrating their achievement in a brightly lit indoor space with wooden flooring.
A large group of people smile and pose together at a graduation event. They are in a well-lit indoor space with wooden flooring and a neutral-colored wall featuring a large black rectangular panel. The individuals are dressed in a mix of formal and semi-formal attire, including dresses, suits, and business casual outfits.
Two individuals on stage during a formal ceremony smile while shaking hands and passing an award. The first person is wearing a suit with a striped tie and the second person is dressed in an academic robe with red and black details and gold accents. The setting includes wooden flooring, a red carpet, and seated attendees visible in the background.
A group of individuals stands together at an outdoor awards ceremony, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements. The people are dressed formally in suits, dresses, and business attire, with some wearing identification badges. Large white umbrellas and palm trees are visible in the background. One individual in the center is holding an award and a bouquet of yellow flowers.
Smiling person in a suit and tie appears on a UCLA Health Department of Medicine graphic titled "On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair" with text that reads "Year 5. June 29. MANY TRAINEES AND MUCH TO CELEBRATE."
A group of nine individuals posing together at an awards ceremony. One person in the center is holding a blue certificate, while another holds a glass award. The backdrop includes a large screen with the text "CONGRATULATIONS" and decorative elements, as well as a banner referencing UCLA.
A large group of individuals poses outdoors at a graduation event. The group is dressed in suits, dresses, and gowns of various styles and colors, standing on a tiled surface with greenery and a modern glass building visible in the background.
A smiling person appears against a dark-to-light gradient background. Text on the image reads “Leader in Community Engagement” and “Reflections on Community Engagement, Inclusive Excellence and Juneteenth with Keith Norris, MD, PhD,” with UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding at the bottom.
A group of individuals poses outdoors during a graduation ceremony. One person in the center is wearing academic regalia, including a cap and gown, and holding a framed certificate. Three others stand nearby, dressed in formal attire, holding documents or folders. The background showcases a sunny day with trees and an ornate building.
A graphic with a bright yellow background features three portraits of individuals. The text overlay reads "DoM LEADERS Launch INOVAi Center to Build New AI Evaluation Science" in bold navy font. The UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo is displayed at the top left. Below each portrait is the text of their names and credentials: "John N. Mafi, MD, MPH, Paul Lukac, MD, MBA, MS, and Thomas C. Kingsley, MD."
Four individuals stand side by side in a professional office environment. The person on the far left is wearing a beige blazer, the second person is dressed in a black blazer and olive-green pants, the third person is wearing a suit and tie, and the person on the far right is wearing a gray cardigan and black pants. Behind them are glass doors and walls with visible office furnishings.
A graduate wearing a green and black academic robe and cap, adorned with a purple lei, stands outdoors in front of lush greenery. The text overlay reads "Leader in Education" in a blue banner, "Apeksha Singh, MD, PhD" in large white and blue font, and "Honored for Outstanding Internal Medicine Scholarship" below. The UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo is featured prominently.
Smiling person in a suit and tie appears on a UCLA Health Department of Medicine graphic titled "On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair" with text that reads "Year 5. June 22. GRADUATION SEASON CONTINUES -- LAST WEEK WAS THE BIG ONE."
The graphic from UCLA Health's Department of Medicine is recognizing undergraduate researchers in UCLA Health's Department of Medicine laboratories during UCLA Undergraduate Research Week. It features six individuals' headshots, each accompanied by their names: Joah Lee, Myles O'Leary, Saanvi Rai, Kavya Pangrandi, Charlotte Su, Kalyani Srikanth, and Stephanie Manasyan.
Two individuals pose at the forefront of an awards ceremony, with one person presenting a certificate to the other. The recipient is dressed in a floral dress, while the presenter is wearing a light green blazer. Additional individuals stand in the background holding certificates. A table displaying blue folders and awards is visible on the right, alongside a branded banner with UCLA Health text on the left.
A graphic design features the text "Happy Father's Day" in bold blue lettering, with "Father's" styled in cursive. Above the text is the logos for UCLA Health Department of Medicine. The background is light beige, framed by a thin white border.
A graphic design features the text "A Celebration of Freedom" above the bold title "Juneteenth." Below it is a decorative pattern with red, green, and yellow accents. The logo for the UCLA Health Department of Medicine is displayed underneath on a geometric patterned background framed by a white border.
This graphic from UCLA Health's Department of Medicine is honoring residents for medical student mentorship with the "DGSOM Big Sib Little Sib Awards." It features five individuals' headshots. Below their photos are names and titles: Betty Tu, MD; Tyler Morad, MD; Nirosh Mataraarachchi, MD, MSc; Andrew Fahmy, MD; and Kelsey Wanhainen, MD, PhD.
Smiling person in a suit and tie appears on a UCLA Health Department of Medicine graphic titled "On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair" with text that reads "Year 5. June 15. WE ARE IN THE THROES OF GRADUATION SEASON".
The image shows a group of six individuals in a professional setting, posing together in front of a window with a view of a cityscape. The person in the center holds a clear award. The individuals are dressed in business attire, and framed certificates and awards are visible on the walls.
The image shows an individual wearing a white lab coat embroidered with "Arleen Brown, MD, PhD." The text highlights that Arleen F. Brown has been honored with the Staff Assembly Award for Faculty/Staff Partnerships. UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding is visible, and the background includes blurred indoor elements.
Four headshots of individuals are accompanied by text stating, “DoM staff earn Staff Assembly scholarships to take careers to the next level.” The UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding is visible at the top. Four names are displayed beneath the photos: Claire Echeverri, Louisa Sumiyoshi-Flores, Agustin Vega-Crespo, and Nazish Zafar.
A person dressed in a burgundy suit and wearing a name tag holds an award. The backdrop features a branded step-and-repeat banner with "UCLA Staff Assembly" logos.
A group of individuals in a compact workspace take a selfie. They are seated and standing, some wearing scrubs and others wearing professional attire. The room contains desks with computer monitors and bulletin boards displaying notes and charts.
Smiling person in a suit and tie appears on a UCLA Health Department of Medicine graphic titled "On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair" with text that reads "Year 5. June 8. Service.”
UCLA Health Department of Medicine logo and text reading “Introducing Cardiac Camp at UCLA,” on an orange-red background with circular headshots of two participants: Dr. Nirosh Mataraarachichi and Mohnish Alishala.
A large presentation screen at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting features two headshots with names and credentials: Julio Frenk, MD, PhD, and Felicia Knaul, PhD, MA, from the University of California, Los Angeles. A speaker stands at the podium below the screen in a dark, formal conference setting.
The image shows a list of new R01 recipients in the UCLA Department of Medicine. The text is divided into two sections: "2026 Q1" and "2025 Q4," with recipients grouped by their medical specialties. Each recipient is listed with their name, degree(s), and area of expertise, accompanied by a headshot. The design includes UCLA Health branding and emphasizes the recognition of faculty achievements.
Smiling person in a suit and tie appears on a UCLA Health Department of Medicine graphic titled "On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair" with text that reads "Building and Strengthening Community Within and Beyond."
Five people in formal attire stand in front of a large circular emblem featuring the Great Seal of the United States at the US Embassy in Tokyo. The seal is flanked by multiple American flags arranged symmetrically.
Collage titled ""Four faculty honored with Kaiser Permanente Awards for Excellence in Teaching"", featuring headshots of physicians Nupur Agrawal, MD, MPH; Alexandra M. Claeser, MD; Jiyeon Monica Jeong, MD; and Mark T. Munekata, MD, MPH, FACP.
Headshot of a clinician with UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding, a “Leader in Education” badge and text that reads, “Neveen S. El-Farra, MD Honored with Serge and Yvette Dadone Clinical Teaching Award."
Smiling person in a suit and tie appears on a UCLA Health Department of Medicine graphic titled "On My Mind... Reflections from the Chair" with text that reads "The Continuum of Innovation.”
Headshot of a clinician with UCLA Health Department of Medicine branding, a “Leader in Education” badge and text that reads, “Edward Ha, MD, MEHP, FACP Received UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award."