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Read about the latest updates from CHESA members including achievement, partnerships and events.
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Published: Thu, May 13, 2021
Author: Patti Orozco

CHESA recruiting new program coordinator

CHESA is recruiting a Program Coordinator to join our team and support Center operations, communications, and learning initiatives.

Published: Fri, Apr 02, 2021
Author: Patti Orozco

One Pandemic, Two Hotspots

In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, when San Francisco appeared to have averted its health system being overwhelmed, people at UCSF formulated plans to help their colleagues in two COVID-19 hotspots: the Navajo Nation and New York City.

Published: Mon, Mar 08, 2021
Author: Patti Orozco

Dr. Odi Ehie & Dr. Coleen Sabatini named Vice Chairs

Dr. Odi Ehie has been named Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the UCSF Department of Anesthesia, and Dr. Coleen Sabatini has been named Vice Chair of Health Equity and Academic Affairs in the Department of Orthopedics.

Published: Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Author: Patti Orozco

2021 CHESA Seed Grant Recipients Announced

Each year the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) awards up to $50,000 to CHESA members and collaborators for projects.


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Published: Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Author: Patti Orozco

Building a Health Equity Curriculum for Anesthesia and Surgery Residents

UCSF medical students and Anesthesia Division of Global Health Equity Interns Rebecca Chen and Janette Tang were awarded an Honorable Mention by the UCSF Short Term Dean’s Prize in Research Committee for their work to develop a Health Equity Curriculum for surgery and anesthesia trainees.