Current Fellows

Clinical Interests: Diagnosis and diagnostic accuracy in clinical practice, General Rheumatology
Research Interests: Creating multi-media platforms for rheumatologic education and exploring/examining how best to teach rheumatologic diagnosis to general internists and trainees
Why did you choose UCSF: I can stay forever! I have trained here for medical school, residency, and now my fellowship. The faculty in the UCSF Rheumatology department are my role models both in the world of Rheum and as more general masterclass clinicians and diagnosticians and to learn in both a lecture-based and apprenticeship model from them is a dream.
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: I love going on long runs with my husband and my Australian Shepherd, making my way through my long list of recommended restaurants and bakeries, reading good fiction. Fun fact: I have loved and practiced the art of Hawaiian (hula) dance since I was 5 years old but have paused in the years of my graduate medical training.

Clinical Interests: Spondyloarthritis, vasculitis
Research Interests: Genetic markers for susceptibility to rheumatologic disease, personalized medicine, biomarkers for disease activity​​​​​​​
Why did you choose UCSF: I chose UCSF of the diversity of clinical training across 3 adult hospitals (and two pediatric hospitals!), the warm and welcoming faculty, and the breadth of research opportunities and topics that are available. The weather in the Bay Area was a big plus too!​​​​​​​
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Running, reading, Star Trek, hiking

Clinical Interests: General rheumatology, rheumatic diseases affecting older adults, vasculitis
Research Interests:  Incredible faculty members with many different interests/areas of study, diverse patient populations at multiple clinical sites, welcoming environment with brilliant and friendly co-fellows, and a beautiful city!
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Spending time with friends and family, running, knitting, listening to/playing classical music (piano, clarinet, voice.
Lab/Scholarly Project: This year, I am working with Dr. Jennifer Mandal to create educational materials for primary care providers on core topics in rheumatology.

Clinical Interests: Systemic lupus erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis
Research Interests: health care disparities
Why did you choose UCSF?: diverse clinical experience across three different hospital sites and outstanding faculty who are passionate about teaching
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, going to concerts, pickleball, watching sporting events

Clinical Interests: Spondyloarthritis, Vasculitis
Research Interests: Increasing Latinx representation in autoimmune/immunological research, health disparities  
Why did you choose UCSF: I chose UCSF because of its outstanding reputation for cutting-edge research and comprehensive clinical training. Additionally, having the opportunity to work in three different clinical settings provides invaluable access to a diverse patient population. 
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Traveling, baking and trying new restaurants. 

Clinical Interests: Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia
Research Interests: Determining mechanisms of chronic pain in patients with rheumatic diseases to inform a more personalized approach to treatment
Why did you choose UCSF: I chose UCSF for so many reasons! The faculty are warm and enthusiastic about education and mentorship. There are strong research and clinical collaborations throughout the institution that make for unparallel opportunities to learn. The three-hospital system allows for relationships with a diverse patient population. And the Bay Area is a beautiful place to live!
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Listening to podcasts, going for walks through the city, seeing standup comedy, baking

Hometown: San Luis, AZ
Clinical Interests: Cardiovascular risk in autoinflammatory disease, patient education
Research Interests: Implementation science, health disparities, increasing minority representation in clinical trials
Why did you choose UCSF?: I feel honored to care for and learn from the diverse patient population at all three hospitals. The UCSF Rheumatology faculty are also kind, passionate, and brilliant. I can't imagine a better place to train!
Hobbies: My non-medical energy and sanity is entirely and happily consumed by my toddler, Asher.
Lab/Scholarly Project: I am working with the Quality improvement and Informatics Lab (QUIL) on monitoring Large Language Model (LLM)-integration into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Clinical Interests: Spondyloarthritis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Research Interests: Using ultrasonography to detect subclinical enthesitis in spondyloarthritis patients.
Why did you choose UCSF?: I chose UCSF because it offers the ideal blend of academic rigor, clinical excellence, and innovation in rheumatology. The opportunity to train with leaders in the field while serving a diverse patient population was exactly what I was looking for. Training at UCSF will prepare you to be an excellent rheumatologist. 
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Traveling, Hiking, Spending time with my friends and family

Clinical Interests: Systemic autoimmune diseases, structure & function  
Research Interests: Cell-cell communication & fate decisions in autoimmunity & cancer
Why did you choose UCSF?: Knowledgeable & supportive clinical & research mentorship, diverse patient population
Hobbies and/or Fun Fact: Dance, traveling, photography