Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, a longtime UCSF Family & Community Medicine (FCM) clinical professor who helped bring compassion, meaning and human connection to the forefront of medical education, died Aug. 8, 2026. She was 88.
For decades, the United States has underinvested in primary care. Today, primary care accounts for roughly 5% of total health care spending across payers, a figure dramatically lower than peer nations. Evidence and policy benchmarks increasingly suggest that dedicating 10–15% of total health…
A series of studies from the Innovations for Choice and Autonomy (ICAN) project, led by a research consortium that includes UCSF, highlights how peer support and human-centered design can improve contraceptive agency—the ability to make and act on pregnancy prevention decisions—in rural Malawi and…
Three new studies, co-authored by UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine (FCM) researcher Dr. Anjana Sharma,external site (opens in a new window) highlight innovative approaches to improving healthcare safety and access—particularly for patients in historically underserved communities.
Previous research, widespread reporting and personal accounts have brought to light the disrespectful treatment that Black women often experience during maternity care. New statewide data from UCSF shows how common these experiences are in California — and why they matter for health.
A new…
The 22nd Annual UCSF Family and Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Join us once again for a day of insightful discussions and shared knowledge.
Self-administered injectable contraception has been available in the U.S. for over 20 years — yet a new study found that only about a quarter of reproductive health experts prescribe it, and many don’t know it exists.
