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Leading the Way
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
Learn MoreUCSF's innovative, collaborative approaches for health care, research and education span disciplines across the health sciences and make it a world leader in scientific discovery and its translation into improved health.
Led by Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, UCSF’s leadership team consists of key decision makers who direct the day-to-day operations and set the future direction for the University.
UCSF's reputation for excellence in numerous areas has contributed to its continued national and international recognition in patient care, research and education, including:
The UCSF Calendars bring together several calendars to keep members of the UCSF community informed.
UCSF serves the local, regional and global communities by forming strategic alliances and developing strong partnerships to improve health, enhance opportunities for education and foster research collaborations around the world.
UCSF welcomes graduates from any of the four professional schools and Graduate Division to remain actively involved in the University.
As the second-largest employer in San Francisco, UCSF provides a wide range of employment opportunities across the city.
UCSF is using social media to connect and collaborate with members of the community to engage them in an ongoing conversation and raise understanding of the University's excellence in patient care, research and education.