Message from our Chief
The UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine at ZSFG is committed to improving the health of diverse populations by supporting innovation in patient-centered care, medical education, scientific discovery, and public policy. We accomplish this by:
- Patient Care: Providing high-quality patient-centered primary care, mindful of cultural,
linguistic, and social determinants of health. R. Fine People’s Clinic (RFPC) annually cares for an estimated 7,600 people with a wide range of clinical needs, making over 34,000 visits each year. - Education: Training future leaders in primary care and population health using innovative educational methods to support the ZSFG Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, the Primary Care Research Fellowship, and multiple UCSF School of Medicine programs.
- Research: Leading scientific discovery to advance population health, medical education, and health equity, with an annual research portfolio of $29 million in 2024.
- Public Policy and Advocacy: Serving as trusted community partners and influential voices in shaping public policy to reduce stigma and promote health for all.
Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS, FACP
UCSF Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
San Francisco General Hospital
University of California, San Francisco
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/eleanorbimla.schwarz
