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University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego. Nationally ranked as the 7th best public university ( U.S. News & World Report, 2010 America’s Best Colleges ) Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research 6 undergraduate colleges, 7 professional schools.

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University of California, San Diego

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  1. University of California, San Diego • Nationally ranked as the 7th best public university (U.S. News & World Report, 2010 America’s Best Colleges) • Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research • 6 undergraduate colleges, 7 professional schools

  2. UC San Diego Health Sciences • Worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation • Proven track record in scientific breakthroughs • Health Sciences includes: • School of Medicine • Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • UC San Diego Medical Group • UC San Diego Medical Center

  3. UCSD Health Sciences Leadership ChancellorMarye Anne Fox, PhD Vice ChancellorDavid Brenner, MD School ofMedicineDavid Brenner, MD Medical Center Mona Sonnenshein, FACHE (Interim) Medical Group Tom McAfee, MD Skaggs Schoolof Pharmacy andPharmaceutical SciencesPalmer Taylor, PhD

  4. School of Medicine • Ranked 12th in the nation in NIH research funding • Ranked 15th nationally in research-intensive medical schools (U.S. News & World Report, America’s Best Graduate Schools, 2010 Edition) • Faculty ranks in the top two nationallyin research funding per faculty member • New Medical Education-Telemedicine Building • Research buildings and affiliated programs located on School of Medicine campus

  5. Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • Established by the University of California Board of Regents in 2000 • Promotes interdisciplinary education and cooperation through shared classes with medical students • Ranks first nationally in percentage of PhD faculty with NIH funding and second in NIH funding per full time equivalent PhD faculty member

  6. UC San Diego Medical Group • Multi-specialty group of 700 faculty members • Advances health care locally, regionally and nationally through the convergence of: • Clinical care • Research • Education

  7. UC San Diego Medical Center Overview • Only university health system in San Diego and the region’s only academic medical center • UC San Diego Medical Center, HillcrestThornton Hospital, La Jolla

  8. UC San Diego Medical Center Statistics • Combined FY09 Key Statistics: • Licensed Capacity of Beds: 548 • Annual Discharges: 23,000 • Average Daily Census: 368 • Emergency Visits: 59,920 • Total Outpatient Visits: 473,284 • Average Length of Stay: 5.8 days • Number of Employees: 5,300

  9. Medical Center Senior Executive Leadership Associate Vice Chancellor ofHealth Sciences Development Greg Barrett Vice Chancellor Health SciencesDavid Brenner, MD Interim Chief Executive OfficerMona Sonnenshein, FACHE Chief Medical OfficerAngela Scioscia, MD Interim Chief Financial OfficerLori Donaldson Chief Nursing OfficerMargarita Baggett, RN, MSN Chief Operating OfficerMona Sonnenshein, FACHE Chief Health Sciences Marketing & Communications OfficerDeAnn Marshall Chief Human Resources Quality & Risk OfficerPaul A. Craig Chief Information OfficerEd Babakanian

  10. Moores UCSD Cancer Center • One of only 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country • ATHENA Breast Health Network participant • Statewide UC collaboration to improve care for breast cancer patients • New Radiation Oncology locations • Location of a Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence

  11. Specialty Centers • Shiley Eye Center • Center for the Future of Surgery • Pioneering scarless surgery techniques • NOTES: Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery • Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center • Opening 2011 • Four-story building expansion of Thornton Hospital • Adds intensive care beds, operating rooms and procedure areas to the La Jolla Medical Center location

  12. Discoveries Delivered UC San Diego Medical Center Firsts • First oral appendix and gallbladder removal in the U.S. • First effective therapy for hairy cell leukemia • Pioneered a lifesaving procedure to remove blood clots from pulmonary arteries • First gene therapy surgery for Alzheimer’s Disease (clinical trial)

  13. A Regional Resource • Region’s first Level 1 Trauma Unit • Regional Burn Center • Regional Center for High-Risk OB, Neonatal Care • Fetal Surgery Program offers leading-edge procedures for high-risk infants in-utero • Regional Poison Center (CPCS) • Regional leader in emergency medicine and disaster preparedness initiatives

  14. Partnerships that Serve the Community • Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego • Sharp Hospital – Joint Blood and Marrow Transplant Program • Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System

  15. Partnerships that Serve the Community • Participant in UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project • University/community partnership of volunteers led by students from the School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • Serves the underserved at three different sites • California Smokers Helpline • UC San Diego Medical Centerwill be smoke free effectiveMay 31, 2010 World No Tobacco Day

  16. A National Resource • Owen Clinic • One of America’s top HIV care programs • Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) • Team of local medical volunteers • Deployed to assist after natural disasters • Give educational presentations throughout the country

  17. National Recognition • Ranked among the nation’s best in 6 specialties(U.S. News & World Report, 2009 America’s Best Hospitals) • Ranked in the “Top 100 Hospitals to Work For” (Nursing Professionals magazine) • Among the nation’s 100 “Most Wired” hospitals for four consecutive years(Hospitals and Health Networks) • One of the 25 “Most Wireless” hospitals for three consecutive years(Hospitals and Health Networks)

  18. Looking Forward • Expansion of Health Sciences facilities • Expansion of Medical Center’s services • Patient destination for preeminent physicians • Strengthen clinical and research synergies • Support education and training programs

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