Prepare for a career in research, policy, organizational leadership, or academia. Currently, two equally broad visions are being developed: *Sputnik 1, the first Earth-orbiting satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. At the time, he documented the trip as an “eye-opening experience” in a photographic Twitter feed. We offer 19 PhD programs in basic, translational, and social/population sciences; 10 master's degree programs; and two professional doctorates. Both PhD programs provide a stipend and payment of fees and tuition in the form of fellowships and research and teaching assistantships. While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to travel to Washington, DC, virtual meetings continue to provide opportunities for dialogue and engagement. tel: 415-476-5494[email protected], © The Regents of the University of California, COVID-19 Resources for International Partners, Transfusion Medicine and Hematology Research Training, Integrated HIV Bio-behavioral Surveillance Toolbox, Center for Global Health Delivery and Diplomacy, Maternal & Newborn Health Research Cooperative, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education. He and other top scientists across the country are helping to shape the conversation through foundational reports that lay out broad visions for the future of science. University of California, Davis, CA, PhD, 2014, Political Science University of California, San Francisco, CA, Postdoctoral Scholar, 2016, Health Policy and Health Economics London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK, Fellow, 2017, Health Economics. During your four-year course of study, you’ll gain transdisciplinary knowledge and research skills to better understand and investigate global health challenges and their solutions. UCSF Community & Government Relations launched UCSF Advocates in 2017 to galvanize and coordinate advocacy opportunities across the university. Apply what you have learned to your own research topics of global importance. “Advocacy is the cornerstone of 21st century medicine,” Ryan said. 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He and other UCSF leaders also frequently testify before congressional committees, brief members of Congress and their staff, and discuss policy with Administration officials. Matthew Ryan, an MD/PhD student at UCSF, was part of such a delegation last year. Whether you’re a researcher from UCSF or one of our many partners, we have resources to help you with your work. “We can’t just be working on an individual level; we have to address issues on a structural level to promote health equity.”. “Keith is a strategic thinker who knows better than anyone what to say and what policy to advance. They bring leadership, dedication and curiosity to solving the world’s most pressing health problems. Mission Hall, Box 1224 If you have questions about application criteria, processes or status please reach out to the program to which you are applying. We are also rated #1 in overall graduate student satisfaction in a recent National Doctoral Program Survey. We train the next generation of global health leaders. 550 16th Street, Third Floor Alpert guides and prepares UCSF leadership, faculty, and students who go to DC to share their expertise and recommendations with policy makers. Natalie Alpert, executive director, Federal Government Relations, serves as UCSF’s primary liaison to Congress, the Administration and federal agencies. As a research-focused academic health center, UCSF has a vital stake in shaping science policy at every level, including in Washington. From campaigning for BCH Oakland patient Isabel Bueso, who faced deportation, to calling on Congress to put in place permanent protections for DACA recipients, UCSF Advocates have stood up for values and policies fundamental to UCSF’s mission. During your four-year course of study, you’ll gain transdisciplinary knowledge and research skills to better understand and investigate global health challenges and their solutions. This is why UCSF faculty leaders and staff professionals have continuously taken their expertise to key committees, testimonies, and national discussions on the future of research in America. Yamamoto sees his mission as building bridges and breaking down silos in Congress, where different committees control different areas of science funding and compete for scarce research dollars. Please note: Admissions to UCSF’s graduate programs are handled at the level of the individual programs. Over his many years as a Washington insider, he has forged relationships with numerous allies and decisionmakers. They have used these skills to educate members of Congress and the Administration on issues important to them, including support for science education and research funding. In his role as vice chancellor for Science Policy Strategy, Keith Yamamoto used to spend a great deal of his time in DC before the COVID-19 pandemic rerouted meetings to virtual platforms. Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs The Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs is a joint program with the UC San Diego Department of Political Science.. Advised and supported by faculty experts, including Yamamoto, and by UCSF Advocacy manager Allie Jones, students have developed workshops and scheduled speakers to help scientists of all levels hone their policy-writing and advocacy skills. This structural work is supported by foundational research in health policy, notably, by the UCSF Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS), which has long addressed complex and challenging systemic issues by translating research across disciplines and fields to inform health policy. IHPS is also at the forefront of understanding how genetic technologies and precision medicine will change the clinical practice of the future. Yet, their work in healthcare and academia is profoundly impacted by local, state, or national policies. At IGHS, our students embody our passion for advancing health worldwide. The PhD program in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego is consistently recognized as one of the top ten programs in the nation, as evidenced by the rankings of U.S. News & World Report and the National Academy of Sciences. Prepare for a career in research, policy, organizational leadership, or academia. At the time, he documented the trip as an “eye-opening experience” in a photographic Twitter feed. Any member of the UCSF community can contribute their voice and become an advocate for health, science, and equity-promoting policies.