*note: this post will be updated through August 2020

Health Policy PhD program alum and current adjunct faculty Dr. Shannon Smith-Bernardin was a guest on the Social EMpact podcast this summer.  The show objectives include:

1. Understand the challenges in treating alcohol use disorder in the emergency department

2. Understand alcohol use in the context of social determinants of health

Congratulations to Professor Emerita Dr. Ruth Malone PhD, RN, FAAN, on being named as one of the 2020 Student-Nominated Faculty Awards.  These awards which are bestowed by graduates of each program in recognition of a faculty member’s dedication, support and excellence in teaching. Dr Malone is the 2020 Mentor of the Year, in recognition for her selfless dedication and deep loyalty to the students, School and nursing profession.

Dr. Charlene Harrington served as a panelest at the UCSF School of Medicine Grand Rounds, "Update on Covid-19: Testing, ICU Practices and Outcomes at ZSFG, and the Experience of Elders in the Covid-19 Pandemic."  In this UCSF Medical Grand Rounds presentation (May 28, 2020), UCSF experts provide an update on testing for Covid-19, and on ICU practices and outcomes at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.