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The Office of Academic Affairs is dedicated to the recruitment, development, and advancement of outstanding faculty and academic staff at the UCSD School of Medicine (SOM). We are available to provide assistance and information in areas such as:
Faculty recruitment and appointment
Academic advancement and promotion
Faculty development opportunities
University policies and procedures for SOM Academic Personnel
Appointment and review of Department Chairs, Organized Research Unit Directors, and Endowed Chairs
California Medical Board licensing for international physicians
Visas
This website is intended to provide helpful and practical information and serve as a resource guide. We encourage you to explore and hope that we have made it easy to find the information you seek. Your feedback, comments, suggestions, and questions are welcome.
Andrew Ries, M.D., M.P.H.Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Sharon LetterAssistant Dean andDirector, Academic Affairs Office
Office of Academic AffairsUCSD School of Medicine9500 Gilman Drive, 0602La Jolla, CA 92093-0602Phone: 858 534-4877Fax: 858 534-0338
Office Location:School of Medicine Dean's Office (located between Basic Science Building and Biomedical Library)