Medicine

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

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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

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Gregory Brent, MD
Senior Executive Academic Vice Chair
Tisha S. Wang, MD
Tisha S. Wang, MD
Senior Executive Clinical Vice Chair
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Yanina Venegas
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Department of Medicine
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Albert Haro
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Department of Medicine
Joshua N. Khalili, MD
Joshua N. Khalili, MD
Chief Wellness Officer (CWO), Department of Medicine
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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
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Jose J. Escarce, MD, PhD
Executive Vice Chair, Faculty
Jodi L. Friedman, MD
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
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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
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Soma Wali, MD
Vice Chair, Affiliated Programs
Evelyn A. Curls, MD, MBA
Evelyn A. Curls, MD, MBA
Vice Chair, Ambulatory