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
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
Gregory Brent, MD
Senior Executive Academic Vice Chair
| Yanina Venegas | Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Department of Medicine |
Vice Chairs
| Judith S. Currier, MD, MSc | Executive Vice Chair, Research |
| Jose J. Escarce, MD, PhD | Executive Vice Chair, Faculty |
| Jodi L. Friedman, MD | Executive Vice Chair, Education |
| Zhaoping Li, MD | Executive Vice Chair VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System |
| Carol M. Mangione, MD | Executive Vice Chair Health, Equity and Health Services Research |
| Keith Norris, MD, PhD | Executive Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion |
| Linda L. Demer, MD, PhD | Vice Chair, Research Training |
| Neveen S. El-Farra, MD | Vice Chair, Inpatient and Hospitalist Services |
| Michael Roth, MD | Vice Chair, Research Compliance |
| Tamer I. Sallam, MD, PhD | Vice Chair, Research Training |
| Soma Wali, MD | Vice Chair, Affiliated Programs |
| TBD | Vice Chair, Ambulatory |