Faculty Resources

URGENT: Resources for Faculty and Staff Affected by the Los Angeles Fires

Resources are available to support UCLA Department of Surgery faculty and staff during this critical time.


Department of Surgery: Faculty Resources 

The UCLA Department of Surgery is committed to providing comprehensive resources that support our faculty's professional and personal growth. Explore the available tools and programs that empower you to succeed in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

1. Research and Academic Support

  • Clinical Trials Director: Jenny Lester, MPH, CCRP, offers assistance with the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials. Contact [email protected] or 310-794-9728 for more information.
  • Population Health Program: Provides a wide range of research assistance, including scientific writing, project management, data abstraction, statistical analysis and support, and institutional review board submission. Contact [email protected] for more information.
  • UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC): A team offering extensive resources and expertise to support your clinical trials, from the initial CDA request through study close-out visits.
  • DGSOM Research Infrastructure: Provides information on research facilities and support within the David Geffen School of Medicine.


2. Career Development and Advancement

Policies, forms, and procedures for academic appointments and promotions.


3. Employee Benefits and Resources

  • UCPath Portal: Centralized portal for payroll, benefits, and HR information.


4. Work-Life Balance and Family Support


5. Wellness and Health

Resources for physical wellness, including ergonomic evaluations, facilities and virtual programs.

Free guided meditations and mindfulness resources.


6. Inclusive Excellence

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives, LGBTQ support, and implicit bias education within UCLA. 

Programs promoting Inclusive Excellence within the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Inclusive excellence (IE) information and resources from the Department of Surgery at UCLA.


7. Provider Profiles


Contact Information

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