About Us

For over 60 years, the Department of Medicine at UCLA has engaged in world-class medical research, teaching, and patient care. Across 18 sub-specialties, our physicians are world-renowned experts in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex and routine illnesses.

Department Leadership

E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD

William S. Adams Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Chair and Executive Medical Director
Department of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health

Gregory Brent, MD

Senior Executive Academic Vice Chair

Tisha S. Wang, MD

Tisha S. Wang, MD

Senior Executive Clinical Vice Chair

Yanina Venegas

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Department of Medicine

Albert Haro

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Department of Medicine

Sun M. Yoo, MD, MPH

Sun M. Yoo, MD, MPH

Chief Wellness Officer (CWO), Department of Medicine

Libby Shin

Executive Director, Office of the Chair of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, and UCLA Health

Vice Chairs

Judith S. Currier, MD

Judith S. Currier, MD

Executive Vice Chair, Research

Jose J. Escarce, MD, PhD

Executive Vice Chair, Faculty

Jodi L. Friedman, MD

Executive Vice Chair, Education

Zhaoping Li, MD

Zhaoping Li, MD

Executive Vice Chair, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Carol M. Mangione, MD

Carol M. Mangione, MD

Executive Vice Chair, Health, Equity, and Health Services Research

Keith Norris

Keith C. Norris, MD, PhD

Executive Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Tamer Sallam, MD, PhD

Tamer Sallam, MD, PhD

Vice Chair, Research Training

Linda Demer, PhD

Linda Demer, MD, PhD

Vice Chair, Research Training

Neveen S. El-Farra, MD

Neveen S. El-Farra, MD

Vice Chair, Inpatient and Hospitalist Services

Michael D. Roth, MD

Michael D. Roth, MD

Vice Chair, Research Compliance

Vice Chair, Affiliated Programs

Evelyn A. Curls, MD, MBA

Evelyn A. Curls, MD, MBA

Vice Chair, Ambulatory