Diversity Hub

Inside UCSF is an annual outreach program geared towards students at two- and four-year degree schools who are interested in pursuing careers in health and science. This interprofessional opportunity is designed to: introduce students to a specific health science career path; provide opportunities to meet with students and faculty; and offer a chance to become inspired about future career possibilities.

Each June, the Early Academic Outreach Program supports UCSF students in holding a one-week free summer day camp at the Parnassus campus for rising fifth- and sixth-grade students. Summer Science Camp was established by UCSF School of Pharmacy student Heather Hertema in 2007 to excite, motivate, and inspire youth, especially those who are underrepresented and underserved in natural and health sciences to pursue the natural and health sciences both in college and as a career. Each year, the camp affords up to 55 students the opportunity to experience hands-on, inquiry-based science. The camp also promotes positive interaction with professional students, campus scientists, and health professionals who serve as role models.

If you're looking for an exciting career in health sciences, join us for Pharmacy Information Day to learn more about a career in pharmacy. This special program will help you discover pharmacy as a profession and learn about the training you need to succeed in this well-respected, highly-compensated health care field. You'll learn about the unique role of pharmacists in health care, the many options for career specialization, and the workforce demand for pharmacy professionals. Students and faculty will share their insights on the doctor of pharmacy program at UCSF - the curriculum, admissions requirements, and preparation for the field of pharmacy.

If you're looking for an exciting career in health sciences, join us for Pharmacy Information Day to learn more about a career in pharmacy. This special program will help you discover pharmacy as a profession and learn about the training you need to succeed in this well-respected, highly-compensated health care field. You'll learn about the unique role of pharmacists in health care, the many options for career specialization, and the workforce demand for pharmacy professionals. Students and faculty will share their insights on the doctor of pharmacy program at UCSF - the curriculum, admissions requirements, and preparation for the field of pharmacy.

The Interprofessional Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is a year-long, structured program designed for those who have completed the required undergraduate coursework but feel they need a stronger academic foundation to be more competitive in applying to pharmacy school. Program applicants must have been previously unsuccessful in gaining admission to the UCSF School of Pharmacy or any other pharmacy school. We are especially interested in individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, underserved communities, and from groups traditionally underrepresented in the pharmacy profession.

The Women in Academic Medicine group was formed at UCSF Fresno in 2014 to create a supportive community to help foster and support women pursuing academic careers in medicine at all stages of their careers. The group meets quarterly (October, January, April and July) to provide career development and networking opportunities.

The Latino Association of Pharmacy Students (LAPS) is a culturally diverse group of students devoted to providing health care services, education and outreach to under-served communities. Our main focus is to serve the Latinos in our community and to provide valuable health education and services, especially in the pharmacy setting. LAPS also strives to teach students about the Spanish language and the Latino culture, so that we may interact more effectively with the populations we serve.

Free faculty development workshops fall into several series to serve UCSF faculty and learners at all levels of educational development and interest that includes: 1) Key Educational Skills Series: Foundational educational knowledge; 2) Clinical Education Skills Series: Topics with a clinical teaching focus; 3) Simulation Education Skills Series: Skills for teaching with simulation; 4) Interprofessional Teaching Skills Series: Skills for creating and maximizing interprofessional learning opportunities; 5) Teaching for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: Skills for teaching QI/PS in didactic and clinical settings; 6) Education Leadership Skills Series: Skills for current and aspiring education leaders; 7) Assessment and Education Research Skills Series: Skills used in learner assessment, program evaluation, and education research; 8) Medical Education Grand Rounds: Short, up-to-the minute lectures, often with visiting scholars; 9) Special Topics in Education Series: Timely and cutting edge topics by invited and local faculty developers. The workshops address one or more of six educational themes: (1) Assessment; (2) Curriculum Development; (3) Leadership and Career ; (4) Learning; (5) Teaching; and (6) Research.