ALT 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.

ALT An individual wears blue scrubs and holds a certificate that reads “UCLA Staff Assembly” with the name Nazish Zafar as a scholarship winner. The background features a branded step-and-repeat banner with "UCLA Staff Assembly" logos.

ALT An individual dressed in business casual attire and wearing a name badge holds a certificate that reads "UCLA Staff Assembly" with the name Louisa Flores as a scholarship winner. The background features a branded step-and-repeat banner with "UCLA Staff Assembly" logos.

ALT An individual dressed in business casual attire holds a certificate with "UCLA Staff Assembly" branding, recognizing Agustin Vega-Crespo as a scholarship winner. The person is standing next to a UCLA bear mascot cutout. The background includes a step-and-repeat banner with "UCLA Staff Assembly" logos and a window with blinds.

ALT 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.

ALT Two individuals pose together at an awards event. One person is wearing a burgundy suit, while the other is dressed in a patterned tie and formal attire. Both have name badges visible. The background includes blue curtains and a presentation screen.

ALT A group of individuals stands around a large wooden table in a professional meeting room. Flags of the United States, California, and another organization are visible near the windows at the back of the room. The group consists of people dressed in business and formal attire. Documents and coffee cups are placed on the table.

ALT A group of individuals poses in front of a branded "UCLA Staff Assembly" step-and-repeat backdrop. Two large cardboard cutouts of bear mascots wearing UCLA apparel flank the group on both sides. The individuals are dressed in business and professional attire. A presentation screen is visible to the right.

ALT 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.

ALT Three individuals are seated in a professional environment. Two of them are wearing scrubs, while one is dressed casually. They are engaged in conversation or discussion, with papers and notes visible. The room features partitioned walls, desks, and computers in the background.

ALT Three individuals stand in a hallway, engaged in conversation. One person is wearing a jacket with a stethoscope visible, while the others are dressed in scrubs and casual attire. They appear to be discussing documents. The hallway is well-lit with neutral decor and a wooden doors in the background.

ALT Four individuals stand in a hallway, engaged in conversation. Two are wearing scrubs, while the others are in professional attire. The setting features neutral walls and carpeted flooring.

ALT 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.”

ALT 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.

ALT Split image labeled “Day 1” showing students participating in a hands-on cardiac camp session at UCLA. In the top scene, a small group stands around a medical cart with a monitor while an instructor demonstrates equipment beside a patient simulation table in a classroom. In the bottom scene, students wearing blue protective gowns and gloves sit at tables conducting a heart dissection, holding and examining real heart specimens, with surgical tools and a model of a human heart visible nearby and a podium labeled “David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA” in the background.

ALT Label “Day 2” on top-right corner with an orange-red background shows a small group of students gathered around a portable ultrasound machine in a classroom setting. An instructor stands beside the machine, pointing to the ultrasound monitor while explaining the imaging, as students watch closely. In the foreground, one student holds an ultrasound probe against a simulation surface, while gel and equipment are visible on the cart. Dashed graphic lines overlay the background as part of the design.

ALT Label “Day 3” on top-right corner, shows three individuals in white coats standing together in a classroom setting. The person in the center holds a certificate of completion for “Cardiac Camp at UCLA,” while the others stand on either side wearing stethoscopes. “Cardiac Camp” text with a stylized heart icon at the bottom-center.

ALT 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.

ALT A speaker at a conference presentation stands on stage below a screen that displays the title, "The Global Pain Divide,” and shows a world map with data on access to pain medication in morphine equivalents compared to palliative care needs. Key statistics highlight disparities, such as "50% poorest: <1%," and specific country data, including Canada, USA, Mexico, and others.

ALT Two individuals standing on a conference stage speak in front of a large screen displaying a photograph of three people outdoors in a forested area. In the photo on the screen, one person is wearing a pink jacket, another is in a pink shirt, and a child is visible interacting with them. The stage features a formal conference setup with blue lighting and decorative elements.

ALT At a stage presentation at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, a person speaks at a podium with ASCO branding. The large screen behind the speaker  displays the logo of "Seguro Popular," accompanied by the text "Comisión Nacional de Protección Social en Salud." The background features a modern design with blue lighting and abstract patterns.

ALT 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.

ALT 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."

ALT 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.

ALT Three casually dressed people posing for a selfie group photo in a plane cabin. The interior features overhead storage compartments and a window on the left side.

ALT A group of six people in formal attire standing together in a professional office setting. A blue flag with an emblem is visible on the right side and a banner with text and graphics is positioned behind the group, along with partitioned walls. A wooden table with a small box is in the foreground.

ALT 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.

ALT A group of people in business or semi-formal attire stand together in a well-lit room at an awards ceremony. Some individuals are holding framed awards and bouquets of flowers. A large screen is visible in the background, along with floral arrangements.

ALT 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."

ALT 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.”

ALT 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."

ALT Group photo of conference attendees wearing badges, standing together in a poster hall beneath bright ceiling lights at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2026.

ALT A speaker presents at American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2026 on a large stage, with screens displaying the talk title “A Cholesterol Curveball” by Giuliana Repetti, MD, during the “Fit Stump the Professor” session.

ALT A presenter stands with a microphone beside an American College of Cardiology podium in a small session room, speaking in front of a wall-mounted screen while audience chairs fill the foreground.

ALT Two conference attendees pose in front of an American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2026 research poster about statin therapy in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, standing in a poster hall with meeting signage overhead.