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Dr. Preeti S. Mehta Becomes 2025–2026 SDCMS President 2025 SDCMS and Champions for Health Gala

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Editor: William T–C Tseng, MD, MPH Editorial Board: James Santiago Grisolia, MD; David E.J. Bazzo, MD; William T-C Tseng, MD; Holly B. Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM Marketing & Production Manager: Jennifer Rohr Art Director: Lisa Williams Copy Editor: Adam Elder

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OFFICERS President: Preeti S. Mehta, MD President–Elect: Maria T. Carriedo-Ceniceros, MD Immediate Past President: Steve H. Koh, MD Secretary: Karrar H. Ali, DO, MPH Treasurer: Rakesh R. Patel, MD, FAAFP, MBA GEOGRAPHIC DIRECTORS East County #2: Rachel B. Van Hollebeke, MD Hillcrest #1: Vikant Gulati, MD Hillcrest #2: Stephen R. Hayden, MD (Delegation Chair) Kearny Mesa #1: Anthony E. Magit, MD, MPH Kearny Mesa #2: Dustin H. Wailes, MD La Jolla #1: Toluwalase (Lase) A. Ajayi, MD La Jolla #2: Audra R. Meadows, MD La Jolla #3: Emily A. Nagler, MD North County #1: Arlene J. Morales, MD (Board Representative to the Executive Committee) North County #2: Phil E. Yphantides, MD North County #3: Nina Chaya, MD South Bay #1: Paul J. Manos, DO South Bay #2: Latisa S. Carson, MD AT–LARGE DIRECTORS #1: Steven L.W. Chen, MD, FACS, MBA (Board Representative to the Executive Committee) #2: Kelly C. Motadel, MD, MPH #3: Kyle P. Edmonds, MD #4: Daniel D. Klaristenfeld, MD #5: Alexander K. Quick, MD #6: Karl E. Steinberg, MD, FAAFP #7: Alejandra Postlethwaite, MD ADDITIONAL VOTING DIRECTORS Young Physician: Quinne C. Sember, MD Retired Physician: Mitsuo Tomita, MD Medical Student: Christina Noravian CMA OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Trustee: Sergio R. Flores, MD Trustee: Timothy A. Murphy, MD Trustee: Holly B. Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM AMA DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES District I: Mihir Y. Parikh, MD District I Alternate: William T–C Tseng, MD, MPH At–Large: Kyle P. Edmonds, MD At–Large: Sergio R. Flores, MD At–Large: Robert E. Hertzka, MD At–Large: Theodore M. Mazer, MD At–Large: Albert Ray, MD At–Large: Holly B. Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM CMA DELEGATES District I: Christopher M. Bergeron, MD, FACS District I: Corrie D. Broudy, MD District I: Mojgan Hosseini, MD District I: Quinn K. Lippmann, MD District I: Yolanda Marzan, MD District I: Bijal V. Patel, MD District I: Eric L. Rafla-Yuan, MD District I: Ran Regev, MD District I: Kristen N. Rice, MD District I: Kosala Samarasinghe, MD District I: Mark W. Sornson, MD District I: Wynnshang (Wayne) C. Sun, MD District I: Patrick A. Tellez, MD, MHSA, MPH District I: Randy J. Young, MD District I: Nicholas (dr. Nick) J. Yphantides, MD, MPH RFS Delegate: Shawn A. Ali, MD

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SDCMS President 2025 Gala Speech

By Preeti Sonni-Mehta, MD, MBBS

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San Diego County Medical Society Gala Award: James T. Hay, MD Award for Dr. William Tsung-Chie Tseng

By Steve Sang-Hyun Koh, MD, MPH, MBA Holding Up the World of Medicine: James T. Hay, MD Award Reflection and Appreciation

By William T-C Tseng, MD, MPH

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2025 Champions for Health Gala Awards

By Adama Dyoniziak, executive director, Champions for Health

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Lighting the Way to Health Gala Pictorial

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Our 148th SDCMS President, Dr. David Bazzo

By Holly Yang, MD, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM

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Reflections from the Field: SDCMS and Global Medicine

By Quinn Lippmann, MD, MPH

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Briefly Noted: Public Health • American Medical Association • Practice Management

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PUBLIC HEALTH

San Diego County Opens New, 52,000-Square-Foot Public Health Laboratory ON MAY 29, THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new 52,000-square-foot Public Health Laboratory.

Built for laboratorians by laboratorians, the facility was designed with input from those who perform the critical work of public health testing. It features brand-new laboratory spaces, including a whole-genome sequencing department and a dedicated training laboratory that we hope will serve as the Southern California Training Center for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), supporting microbiologist training across the broader healthcare and public health community.

(Above) The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for San Diego County’s new state-of-the-art Public Health Lab. (Above right) Inside the new facility. (Right) The new Public Health Lab supports the county’s current annual testing volume of 50,000 tests, but can easily scale up to over 250,000 tests annually.

Pictured is one of the testing labs.

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This building is on track to obtain LEED Platinum certification and reflects a strong One Health approach, recognizing the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. A photovoltaic system, with solar panels on both the lab and parking garage, offsets 55% of the facility’s total energy use. The lab is designed to evolve with future needs since what we test today will not be what we test five or 10 years from now. Equipped for flexibility and growth, the new Public Health Laboratory supports our current annual testing volume of 50,000 tests, but can easily scale up to over 250,000 tests annually.

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

San Diego’s Lasé Ajayi Is ChairElect of AMA Board of Trustees

SAN DIEGO’S OWN DR. Toluwalasé “Lasé” A. Ajayi, MD, pediatrician, adult and pediatric palliative medicine physician, and clinical translational researcher, became the chair-elect of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees at the recent national meeting of the AMA. In fact, California physicians make up a key portion of the new AMA board.

David H. Aizuss, MD, an ophthalmologist, is the new chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. California delegate Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, a diagnostic and interventional radiologist, is the new secretary of the

AMA board. Lynn Jeffers, MD, MBA, a plastic surgeon from California, continues to serve on the Board and Pauline P. Huynh, MD, an otolaryngologist resident from California, joins the AMA board.

San Diego and California continue to have a significant impact on advocating for patients and physicians on the national level. Dr. Ajayi and Dr. Robert Hertzka, SDCMS’ political maestro, met with all the trustees of the politically potent PacWest region, which includes California, at the recent AMA convention. (pictured here)

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Reminder: New Consumer Protections Now in Effect for Medical Debt Contracts A KEY PROVISION OF CALIFORNIA’S NEW MEDICAL DEBT LAW, SB 1061 (Limón, 2024), is now in effect. As of July 1, any contract that creates a medical debt must include specific consumer protection language. Contracts that do not include the required disclosure will be considered void and unenforceable.

This follows an earlier provision of the law, which took effect January 1, 2025, and prohibits physicians and their billing partners from reporting medical debt to consumer credit reporting agencies.

SB 1061 represents a major shift in how medical debt is managed in California, with significant implications for billing practices and financial disclosures. To help physician practices comply, the California Medical Association (CMA) has published a fact sheet that outlines the law’s requirements, offers compliance tips, and provides links to updated sample forms in the CMA Health Law Library. The fact sheet is available free to CMA members.

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Preeti Sonni-Mehta, MD, MBBS SDCMS PRESIDENT | 2025 GALA SPEECH GOOD EVENING EVERYONE. Thank you for that kind introduction, Dr. Hertzka! I am truly honored and thrilled to be standing before you as the incoming president of the San Diego County Medical Society. I am the 155th president, the 10th female president and the first Indian American president, and I am so proud to be here tonight.

I’d like to start by mentioning my condolences to the lives lost in the recent airplane crash in Ahmedabad, India, that took the lives of passengers as well as several doctors in the medical school cafeteria that it crashed into. It is truly a loss to all the families as well as the future patients that these doctors would have served.

A little bit about me: I grew up in India, graduated medical school from Mumbai University, completed my residency at Tufts and worked at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston as a hospitalist before coming to San Diego. I started working with Ximed Hospitalists at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla in 2007, and have been there since and because I love it there!

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involved with this incredible organization several years ago.

With just a little nudge from one of our past presidents, Dr. Mihir Parikh, I joined the board — and I am so grateful for the opportunity that was given to me.

As I look out from this stage, I’m filled with gratitude. I feel so blessed to have about 20 of my family members here tonight. To my daughters, Maya and Nila (love you guys!), my parents, sister, brother-in-law, cousins, nieces, aunt, and uncles — thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. You have traveled from India and from all over the U.S. to be here tonight. This really means a lot to me.

And yes, Dr. Hertzka, you are right — several of my family members are in the medical field, serving patients in just about every specialty, and our family WhatsApp chat may or may not be filled with HIPAA-compliant curbside consults!

There are a few more heartfelt thank-yous I’d like to extend tonight.

To my wonderful Metro Ladies Book Club Docs — thank you for being here. This is the group where prose, recipes, clinical cases, and of course, wine, are all served in equal measure. Your support means the world.

To my SAPI family, President Dr. Chitkara and all —

thank you for representing the growing and vibrant community of physicians of Indian origin here in San Diego.

To my amazing besties all over San Diego — you know who you are — thank you for stepping outside your bubble and making it here tonight. Your support warms my heart.

To my incredible work family at Ximed and Scripps — you work beside me every day and make me look good.

Thank you!

A special thank-you to Drs. Hosalkar, Dr. Bindal, Dr. BoydKing, Dr. Patel, Dr. Batra, Dr. Bhoyrul, Dr. Covner, and so many others — your friendship and support have been pillars in my journey. I am committed to continuing the good work we are doing and making you proud.

A big thank-you as well to my SDCMS family — Dr. Hertzka, Dr. Wailes, Dr. Koh, Dr. Yang, Dr. Ajayi, and the rest of you. So many of you have mentored, inspired, and supported me. It is an absolute privilege to serve alongside you.

Paul and Jen — you are the heart and soul of this organization. Thank you for your tireless work behind the scenes that makes such a meaningful difference.

Of course, none of us would be here without our patients.

You challenge us to be better every day — to dig deep into our knowledge, seek new answers, and always strive for excellence. We are committed to ensuring you receive the very best care right here in San Diego.

Speaking of San Diego — how lucky are we to live in a city with these views and this weather? Tonight is a perfect example. It’s a place that encourages us to seek that everelusive work-life balance. To all the surfers, runners, and bikers out there — I see you smiling!

We are also so fortunate to have world-class medical institutions right here in our community — Scripps, UCSD,

Sharp, TriCity, Kaiser, Palomar, Paradise Valley. We have physicians who have trained across the globe and brought that excellence to San Diego. San Diego truly is a remarkable place to practice medicine as well as receive amazing medical care. So a big yay for us!

And of course, a special thank-you to our elected officials — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, thank you for your friendship and for being our keynote speaker tonight and for clearing your schedule a year ago just to be here! And to all of our public officials in the room, thank you. You speak up for us when it matters most and help us continue delivering the highest quality care to our community.

Thank you as well to everyone who donated to tonight’s gala and silent auction, which benefits the incredible work being done by Champions for Health. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. Congratulations to tonight’s honorees, Dr. Mostofian and Dr. Backman’s family! And, of course, to Ms. Adama Dyozoniak, executive director of CFH — thank you for your tireless dedication toward our patients.

Looking ahead, I am committed to continuing our advocacy efforts for both our physicians and our patients. I will be supporting our patients and helping their voices be heard and continuing to serve our uninsured and underinsured communities through Champions for Health. I also plan to bring awareness to physician wellness and promote educational opportunities to young future medical professionals.

Thank you all for coming out tonight. Let’s stay united, let’s stay strong, and together we will achieve great things for our profession and the people we serve.

I hope you enjoyed your dinner and dessert, and let’s keep the celebration going on the dance floor!

Thank you and good night!

Dr. Mehta with her parents and her daughters, Maya and Nila.

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San Diego County Medical Society’s Gala Award Dr. William Tsung-Chie Tseng: James T. Hay, MD Award

By Steve Sang-Hyun Koh, MD, MPH, MBA THE JAMES T HAY, MD Award’s description repeats words like “community,” “dedication,” “service,” “advocacy,” and perhaps most importantly, “patients.” It seeks to honor the work and legacy of Dr. Hay and to recognize a physician who exemplifies the standard to which all of us should strive for. As the outgoing president of the San Diego County Medical Society, it is my honor to present this year’s award to Dr. Will Tseng.

He was one of the first physician leaders to welcome and to encourage me in service within SDCMS. His decades of work to improve patients’ lives and to advocate for physicians is not only appreciated but humbling to many of us. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Tseng for this well-deserved recognition.

Editor’s Note: Dr. Tseng prepared the following remarks in response to being honored with the prestigious James T. Hay, MD Award.

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Holding Up the World of Medicine

James T. Hay, MD Award Reflection and Appreciation

By William T-C Tseng, MD, MPH EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, WE ARE given the grace to truly look back and reflect: Not just at the milestones of our accomplishments, but at the people who helped carry us there.

Receiving the James T. Hay, MD Award (formerly the Atlas Award) is, for me, one of those moments. A humbling reminder that what we do in medicine is, in many ways, akin to what Atlas did: shouldering the weight of our patients.

Not alone, but together. Patient by patient. System by system. Year after year.

Generation by generation.

To carry Jim’s name with this award is deeply personal. To me, Jim is the embodiment of what it means to be a physician. Not just someone who heals individuals, but someone who helps save communities. Jim has spent his life lifting not only patients,

but the profession itself, through advocacy, stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.

I’m truly grateful to my colleagues for recognizing that what deserves honor is not the spotlight, but the heavy lift.

As someone from San Diego, I’ve been especially privileged to follow in the footsteps of those who made our local and statewide medical communities great. Giants like Bob Hertzka, Al Ray, Jim Hay, Ted Mazer, and Bob Wailes paved the way for leaders like Lasé Ajayi, Holly Yang, Sergio Flores, and me.

I am here because of their legacy.

When I reflect on my journey, I often return to a proverb that has shaped how I live and lead: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Medicine has shown me the truth of that, again and again. We go far because we go together.

To my colleagues across the house of medicine — you’ve made this work meaningful. Thank you for your grace under pressure, your strength in crisis, and your unshakable commitment to the person behind every chart.

To Tracy, Matt, and Kristin at KP — thank you for being the dream team: equal parts brains, backbone, and comic relief. We get it done, we keep it real, and somehow, we still like each other. And to your better halves, Sheri

and Chris, thank you for supporting the supporters, holding up the hearts that hold up others.

To Kerry and Kristin — our partnership makes good work possible, hard work sustainable, and great work achievable. Your presence turns effort into impact.

To President Steve Koh — thank you, the First Lady, and the First Baby for considering me for this honor. I am truly humbled, and forever grateful.

To Paul and Jen — thank you for making all of this possible for all physicians across our county. Your tireless dedication ripples farther than you know: lifting teams, shaping lives, and strengthening the core of our profession.

Above all else, this award also gives me the chance to thank someone whose contribution to my life can never fully be measured.

To Angela, my wife, my partner, my mirror: Thank you. You’ve walked this path with me since before my journey into medicine. You’ve weathered the long nights, the early departures, the missed birthdays, and the quiet sacrifices no one else saw. You are the calm

in my chaos, the steady when I waver.

If this is a lifetime achievement, then that life has been built with your love as its foundation. Whatever strength I’ve shown has always come from you.

You have carried the weight of my calling without ever asking for credit.

You’ve been the keeper of our home, the anchor of our family, and the quiet force behind every milestone. While I’ve been honored in public, you’ve done the harder work in private often holding the pieces together when I was too tired, too busy, or too far away.

If medicine is a service, you have served too — with every unanswered call, every cold dinner, every bedtime story told alone. What the world may never see, I will never forget.

You are not just part of my story — you are the best part.

And whatever good I’ve done in this life, it’s because I’ve had you by my side.

And now, as I reflect on what it means to serve in medicine, not just as a job, but as a calling, I’m reminded of a passage that has lived in my heart for years. It comes from Dr. Don Berwick and, to me, it captures the invisible,

often unsung truth of our profession: “The names of the patients whose lives we save can never be known.

Our contribution will be what did not happen to them. And though they are unknown, we will know … that mothers and fathers are at graduations and weddings they would have missed, that grandchildren will know grandparents they might never have known, that holidays will be taken, and work completed, and books read, and symphonies heard, and gardens tended that, without our work, would never have been.”

This is the quiet miracle of what we do. We don’t always get the headlines and the endings are rarely perfect. But we get this: the knowledge that somewhere out there, someone is living the life they were meant to live … because we were there.

So to all of you who have chosen this path, who’ve taken the hard calls, made the impossible decisions, and still come back the next day: Thank you.

The road is long and paved with challenges. But it is worthy. And I’m honored to walk it with each of you.

CFH Partner of the Year Award: Nursing and Wellness Department, San Diego Unified School District

2025 Champions for Health Gala Awards

By Adama Dyoniziak, Champions for Health executive director

Champions for Health has provided Immunizations in San Diego County since 2017.

It started small: nurse and physician volunteers administering free flu doses at the Mexican consulate, churches, markets, and community centers. Before the pandemic, we reached 3,500 people per year. Then the pandemic hit ... and Champions for Health administered 30,000 doses per year of COVID and flu shots to vulnerable and diverse populations. Our partnership with the County Health and Human Services Agency and the California Department of Public Health allowed us to provide these doses for free in 146 out of 181 zip codes or 81% of San Diego County. When we became a vaccine for children provider, San Diego Unified School District Nursing and Wellness Department was with us every step of the way.

SDUSD is the second-largest school district in California, proudly serving 95,000 students in grades K–12 reflecting the rich, multiethnic diversity of the San Diego community. The nursing and wellness department is at the heart of the commitment to quality education by ensuring access to health and wellness services. The nursing staff focus efforts on increasing state-mandated vaccine compliance to ensure student attendance. In collaboration with Champions for Health, vaccine clinics were held at schools districtwide.

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Martha Jazo Bajet, coordinator for the nursing and wellness department, collaborated with Champions for Health on protocols for reserving school spaces, navigating district requirements, and balancing community needs with administrative realities. The nursing department staff were especially passionate about Title 1 schools — those serving the most vulnerable students and usually those with the lowest vaccination rates.

Martha was always calm, solutions-focused, and committed to the mission. Due to Martha’s leadership, and the nursing and wellness department staff’s dedication, SDUSD became a model for school-located vaccine events across the state, and Champions for Health was recognized as the standard-bearer for how these clinics should operate. Our collective synergy transformed children’s lives.

Join me in recognizing the SDUSD Nursing and Wellness Department as our Partner of the Year.

Champion of the Year Award: Dr. Ema Mostofian Now we will celebrate one of our Project Access physician volunteers. Dr. Ema Mostofian was an obstetrician/gynecologist in the U.S. Navy and trained at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, she was deployed with 1st Medical Battalion to Iraq in 2008. She has volunteered internationally: in Ecuador, Iraq, and Ghana. Currently, Dr. Mostofian works as an ob-gyn at TrueCare. She has referred TrueCare patients to Project Access and completed surgeries at Tri-City Medical Center and Palomar Health. She is empathetic and compassionate with her patients, providing an opportunity for her patients to feel normal again. As a member of the Physician Recruitment Committee and as a Champions for Health board member, Dr. Mostofian has been an enthusiastic ambassador for Project Access.

Dr. Mostofian’s favorite quote is from Mother Theresa: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” This describes Dr. Mostofian — her presence with patients emanates love and compassion. She believes that the trust that a patient has in their physician is necessary, so the physician’s responsibility is overwhelming and a blessing during those vulnerable moments. Being of service and giving of herself is the central ethos of her life. In her words: “With Project Access, I am able to serve patients locally. It fulfills that place in my heart in a professional realm. I can make an impact throughout a woman’s life, all in one day. The scope of

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what is possible is endless.” It is my pleasure to present the Champion of the Year Award to Dr. Ema Mostofian.

CFH President’s Award: Dr. John Randolph Backman Dr. John Randolph Backman, a cardiologist with San Diego Cardiovascular Associates, signed up in 2010 to be a Project Access volunteer. He treated 40 patients over multiple appointments, and some were seen for years. He looked forward to Project Access patient referrals. In his words: “Patients start off as patients, and then become friends.” He encouraged patients to make healthy lifestyle choices and to be active. Dr. Backman started running in 1980. Since then, he ran more than 190 marathons, in almost every state of the U.S. and across six of seven continents. During the pandemic, he ran virtually through Antarctica to complete his seventh continent.

Dr. Backman was a one-of-a-kind gentleman who was always accompanied by his dog, Daisy, to the office. He was enthusiastic about serving Project Access patients. He told us that our patients were humble and so grateful, and that’s what made his day. Patients would always say he was kind and very caring. Dr. Backman enjoyed volunteering and providing education to our patients. He was happy to serve a community of uninsured adults throughout the years until his last Project Access appointment on Jan. 15 this year. He always signed his consult notes, Sincerely John Randolph Backman.

When Dr. Backman was told that he was receiving the President’s Award for his Project Access volunteer work, he was humble in his thanks, and proud to help patients who would otherwise not receive treatment. Dr. Backman was a dedicated physician who refused to entertain the notion of retirement. He continued to see patients at his Encinitas practice until his last day of life. Champions for Health staff were heartbroken to hear that he had passed away. We will always remember him, his compassion, his impact. It is our distinct pleasure to posthumously present the President’s Award to Dr. John Backman. Here to say a few words on his behalf are his daughters, Ashley and Shelby Backman.

A DV E R T I S E M E N T

Myths and Facts About Electroconvulsive Therapy Dramatic depictions of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Myth 4: ECT is not effective.

in movies and TV shows have contributed to significant stigma around the treatment. However, modern ECT

Fact: ECT is highly effective and has been shown to

— which utilizes anesthesia and other medications to

relieve symptoms in approximately 80% of patients. It

ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure — is

is most effective for treating severe depression, and less

a safe, highly effective treatment for severe depression.

so for mild depression. It can also be used for severe

Here are 7 myths and facts about ECT that all health

cases of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Patients

care providers should know.

typically start to feel better after three or more ECT treatments. Usually, loved ones are the first to notice an improvement in the patient.

Myth 1: ECT is painful.

Myth 5: ECT is a complicated procedure.

Fact: ECT is painless and administered only under supervision by a team of specialists, including

Fact: Each ECT treatment takes only a few minutes.

anesthesiologists, nurses and psychiatrists. The patient

Once the patient wakes up from anesthesia, their vital

is under general anesthesia and asleep during the

signs are monitored as they rest for 30 minutes. The

procedure. Electrodes are used to induce a short,

patient can go home the same day.

painless seizure in the brain, which causes brain chemistry changes that can help relieve symptoms of

Myth 6: ECT can be administered anywhere.

severe depression.

Fact: Only a few hospitals in San Diego offer ECT, Myth 2: ECT is dangerous.

including Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. At Sharp Mesa Vista, the ECT process begins with a referral from a patient’s

Fact: When a patient receives ECT, they are monitored

psychiatrist. The medical staff will perform an evaluation

closely for side effects and to evaluate the treatment’s

and discuss symptoms with the patient, who will have

effectiveness. The most common side effects of ECT

a medical exam to ensure they are healthy enough to

are headaches, nausea and muscle aches, all of which

receive ECT.

can be treated with medication. Some patients may experience temporary short-term memory loss that

Myth 7: It is hard to refer a patient to receive ECT.

usually goes away within two weeks to six months after the treatments end.

Fact: Physicians and other providers can easily refer patients to receive ECT at Sharp Mesa Vista. If you or a

Myth 3: Patients don’t get a say with ECT.

colleague know a patient who may benefit from ECT or other behavioral health services, call 858-836-8390 or

Fact: At Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, a patient is very

visit sharp.com/mesavistareferral to refer them. Patients

involved in the ECT process. The process includes the

may also call the same number to self-refer.

patient receiving a referral from a psychiatrist to receive ECT as well as undergoing a physical examination. The care team answers any questions and asks the patient for consent before starting treatment. The team also works with each patient to ensure the treatments are reducing their symptoms.

To learn more about ECT and other treatment programs at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, visit sharp.com/mesavista.

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of our 148th SDCMS President,

Dr. David Bazzo

By Holly Yang, MD, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM

DAVID E.J. BAZZO, MD, FAAFP, CAQSM, our 148th San Diego County Medical Society president, leaves behind a legacy of empowerment, compassion, healing, friendship, and love, as well as a powerful example of what it means to be a good physician and good human. Dave was incredibly well-regarded as a clinician, leader, educator, and advocate. Many reading this considered him a colleague and a friend.

When Dave took the helm of SDCMS as president in 2018, he spoke about famiglia, teamwork, giving back, and helping others. Dave understood how important he was as a part of our SDCMS leadership family. He took that role very seriously, creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere, leading with his heart and his brain, putting his good communication skills to use, and never hesitating to lift others up through mentorship and sponsorship. As someone who valued teamwork, he always made sure to call out the contributions of others, including the impact of those who went before and those who were up-and-coming. He also always made sure to shout out the important work of SDCMS staff in the success that we have together. One of the most powerful things that came out of Dave’s passion for helping others and giving back was founding the SDCMS Wellness Committee and starting work that went statewide to support physician wellness and prevent burnout. Dave was a dedicated advocate, active at both the California Medical Association (CMA) and the American Medical Association, and his impact continues to reverberate in both those organizations. Dave also served as president of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians and the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), the latter during one of the hardest years of the pandemic.

David Bazzo earned his MD at the Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School in 1990, trained in family medicine at UC San Diego, and followed that with a sports medicine fellowship, and a UCSD faculty development fellowship. He provided primary care for people in the San Diego community, as well as sports medicine for a wide variety of patients, including elite athletes on the U.S. Olympic team, the San Diego Chargers, the San Diego Seals, and at the U.S. Open.

Dr. Bazzo taught medical students and physician trainees as a clinical professor of family medicine at UCSD. He also helped

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physicians through his many roles, including director of the UCSD Physician Assessment and Clinical Education (PACE) Program and chief medical officer of the Physician Retraining and Re-Entry Program. He was serving in those roles as well as in the role of interim chair of the department of family medicine at UCSD when he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023. He continued to work even after his diagnosis and treatment, and he and his family marked his official retirement with a big party in July 2024 to celebrate his distinguished career.

Dave has been recognized for his standout work numerous times, including being voted by his peers as a “Top Doc” in San Diego from 2005 to 2022, earning the 2011 Barbara Harris Award for Educational Excellence by the CAFP Foundation, the 2015 Federation of State Medical Boards Ray L. Casterline Award for Excellence in Writing, the 2015 UCSD PACE Program Faculty Award for Excellence, the 2018 High School Sports Association of San Diego 30th Annual All Star Recognition for Special Service, the 2019 Gary Nye MD Award for Physician Health & Well-Being from CMA, the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the UCSD School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Division of Family Medicine, the 2023 CAFP Family Physician of the Year, 2023 UCSD Medical Staff Physician Professionalism Award, and the 2023 James T. Hay, MD Award for Dave’s distinguished service to SDCMS. And yet, all the awards fail to capture what a great human being Dave was. Dave was exemplary. He was one of a kind.

David Bazzo, MD died on June 28, 2025 at 63 years old. Our hearts are with his wife, Sabrina Bazzo, their beloved daughters Mara and Eliana, and all his family and friends. Many thanks to them for sharing Dave with us. He changed us for the better, and he is deeply missed.

Dr. Yang is a past president of the San Diego County Medical Society, a current member of the California Medical Association Board of Trustees, and a hospice and palliative medicine specialist with primary training in internal medicine.

INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND VOLUNTEERISM

Reflections From the Field SDCMS and Global Medicine

By Quinn Lippmann, MD, MPH AS I LAND IN KIGALI, RWANDA, for my two-week volunteer initiative, I am met with a rush of emotion. I approach this experience not just as a chance to provide surgical intervention, but as an opportunity to exchange knowledge, understand cultural differences in women’s health, and contribute to the global discourse on urogynecological care. I partner with Global Surgical Expedition, an organization committed to building in-country infrastructure and training local physicians and surgeons.

Rwanda, a nation still healing from the scars of its devastating civil war in the 1990s, has made remarkable strides in healthcare, particularly in maternal and child health. The government has committed to improving healthcare access and quality, evidenced by a robust community health worker program that has transformed how primary care reaches rural populations. Nevertheless, conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fistula, and other urogynecologic concerns remain under-addressed, with no fellowship-trained specialists residing in the country.

During my 10-year relationship with the gynecology department at the teaching hospital, I have built relationships with the local faculty and residents, who are eager to learn and enhance their capabilities. One of the most transformative aspects of volunteer work is collaboration. It’s a symbiotic relationship where we share techniques and knowledge. Many of these local physicians are already performing general gynecologic surgeries with skill; however, they lack specific training in urogynecology. Additionally,

urogynecology surgeries often require specialized equipment and, through generous donations, we have been able to provide tens of thousands of dollars in equipment that remains in country to allow local surgeons to continue providing surgeries after we leave.

As I enter my 10th year engaged in global health, continuing to partner with Global Surgical Expedition and leading our global health curriculum for Kaiser Permanente/UCSD urogynecology fellowship program, I am reflecting on what inspired me to get involved with global medicine and the rewards as well as challenges of this work.

I had the opportunity to discuss these perspectives with Dr. Dustin Wailes, anesthesiologist and SDCMS board member who has done international work in Mexico and India. Currently Dr. Wailes travels to Mexico with Flying Samaritans.

What motivated you to start practicing medicine internationally, particularly in developing countries?

Dr. Wailes: I became interested in practicing medicine internationally

Left: Dr. Lippmann with the local medical team. Below left: The plane the medical volunteers took to Baja with the medical supplies in the foreground. Below right: Dr. Dustin H. Wailes in the OR

during my residency, as I felt like the more exposure to different healthcare systems, equipment, medications, and patients I could get, the better doctor I could become. It turned out to be an excellent experience, and has motivated me to continue that practice as an attending physician.

Dr Lippmann: I was a student volunteer on an Operation Smile mission to Ecuador in 1996 and seeing these life-changing surgeries firsthand further encouraged my desire to become a doctor and reinforced my belief that everyone around the world deserves access to healthcare.

Can you describe a typical day in the field when you’re working abroad?

Dr. Wailes: A typical trip involves flying down to Baja California Friday morning in a small propeller aircraft, as many of the clinics are not easily reachable by road. The remainder of Friday is spent seeing patients to determine their eligibility for surgery. The

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weekend clinics are organized around a single surgical specialty, and in my case that has been general surgery. Early Saturday morning we begin operating, and do not finish until all the scheduled surgeries are completed. This often takes us late into Saturday night, depending on the patient load. Sunday morning is spent rounding on our patients from the day before, and flying home.

Dr. Lippmann: Our trips to Rwanda, Botswana, Honduras, and Belize are typically one to two weeks long. After a long day (or days) of travel, we arrive and do one to two days of clinic to evaluate patients and set up the operating rooms. We then perform five to seven days of surgery and give lectures for faculty and residents. We partner with the in-country attendings and residents to train them in specialized surgeries and ensure patients have postoperative follow-up.

What challenges do you face practicing medicine with limited resources or infrastructure?

Dr. Wailes: One of the biggest challenges we face is limitations of anesthetic drugs, as well as limited surgical equipment. In order to better utilize limited resources, there are fewer single-use items used, and instead equipment is properly cleaned and sterilized and used multiple times, significantly decreasing the amount of waste. The anesthesia machines and ventilators used are extremely old, yet still effective. Their simplicity and analog nature have allowed them to be serviced much more easily than our highly electronic modern variants, seemingly prolonging their life indefinitely.

Dr. Lippmann: Echoing Dr. Wailes, equipment is our biggest limitation. We have received donations of equipment and I am always impressed with how the surgical teams abroad are able to safely extend the life of many items we deem “single use” here in the U.S. Ensuring equipment that we leave in the hospitals we visit is available and functional for return trips can be challenging. Additionally, even basic items, like

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Below: Dr. Lippmann and the team perform surgery. Right: The OR team including general surgeon Dr. Blake Spitzer and local staff.

suture, we often take for granted can be scarce. On one trip we had several OR days cancelled due to the hospital being completely out of normal saline.

How do you navigate cultural differences in healthcare practices?

Dr. Wailes: I feel lucky that my organization and the free clinics they provide have been a staple of healthcare delivery in many of the Baja California communities that they serve for many years, which has allowed us to form close relationships with the local hospitals, clinics, staff, and physicians. This relationship allows for close communication, which is essential to discover and address the expectations and often limitations in the care that we can provide.

Dr. Lippmann: Global Surgical Expedition is committed to partnering with local doctors and hospitals. We first listen to what their goals are for our trip and what equipment needs they identify. We have regular meetings prior to the trip and a debriefing after the trip to ensure we are all working together.

How do you manage emotional or physical burnout from working in highneed areas?

Dr. Wailes: The weekend clinics are very demanding physically and mentally, as we are often operating 12-plus

hours straight on many more patients than what we would normally see in San Diego. However, the genuine gratitude displayed by the patients for our efforts makes everything worth it.

Dr. Lippmann: The jetlag and physical exhaustion from long days and OR suites that are not very ergonomic can be tough but it is such an honor to work with the local doctors and to help as many patients as possible with our limited time in country. The whole team is very motivated to maximize our trip.

What advice would you give to other healthcare professionals interested in working internationally?

Dr. Wailes: I would encourage anyone to reach out to their friends and colleagues about any international work they participate in. I highly recommend the Flying Samaritans if anyone is interested in working in Baja California as well. And of course, I am sure our excellent San Diego County Medical Society would be happy to connect any interested physicians with other physicians who have worked abroad.

Dr. Lippmann: We are always looking for general surgeons, urologists, urogynecologists, and anesthesiologists interested in partnering with Global Surgical Expedition. In addition, we have so many SDCMS doctors participating in global health that we have many opportunities through our society.

Dr. Lippmann is a urogynecologist and reproductive pelvic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego and SDCMS board member. She is on the board of Global Surgical Expedition and has done medical work in Malawi, Rwanda, and Botswana. She leads the global health curriculum for the UCSD/KP urogynecology fellowship program.

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Our state-of-the-art facility operates Monday through Friday, with no weekend or night shifts, promoting an excellent work-life balance. Ideal candidates may also consider a locum or locum-to-hire arrangement. Join us in making a difference in our patients’ lives while enjoying your dream location! Email cv to jobs@ljvascular. com. [2875-1030] PART–TIME PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN: Primary Care Clinic in San Diego searching for part–time physician for 1 to 2 days a week, no afterhours calls. Please send CV to medclinic1@yahoo.com. [2872-0909] OB/GYN POSITION AVAILABE | EL CENTRO: A successful Private OBGYN practice in El Centro, CA seeking a board eligible/ certified OB/GYN. Competitive salary and benefits package is available with a tract of partnership. J-1 Visa applicants are welcome. Send CV to feminacareo@gmail.com or call Katia M. at 760-352-4103 for more information. [2865-0809] COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROBATION DEPT. MEDICAL DIRECTOR: The County of San Diego is seeking dynamic physician leaders with a passion for building healthy communities. This is an exceptional opportunity for a California licensed, Board-certified, physician to help transform our continuum of care and lead essential medical initiatives within the County’s Probation Department. Anticipated Hiring Range: Depends on Qualifications Full Salary Range: $181,417.60–$297,960.00 annually. As part of the Probation Administrative team, the Medical Director is responsible for the clinical oversight and leadership of daily operations amongst Probation facilities’ correctional healthcare programs and services. As the Medical Director, you will have significant responsibilities for formulating and implementing medical policies, protocols, and procedures for the Probation Department. Medical Director.

PART–TIME CARDIOLOGIST POSITION AVAILABLE: Cardiology office in San Marcos seeking part–time cardiologist. Please send resume to Dr. Keith Brady at uabresearchdoc@yahoo.com. [2873-0713] INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN: Federally Qualified Health Center located in San Diego County has an opening for an Internal Medicine Physician. This position reports to the chief medical officer and provides the full scope of primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care to its patients.

The candidate should be board eligible and working toward certification in Internal Medicine. Competitive base salary, CME education, Four weeks paid vacation, year one, 401K plan, No evenings and weekends, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Keith Brady at: uabresearchdoc@yahoo.com. [2874-0713] FAMILY MEDICINE/INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN: San Diego Family Care is seeking a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) at its Linda Vista location to provide outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions to a diverse adult population. San Diego Family Care is a federally qualified, culturally competent and affordable health center in San Diego, CA. Job duties include providing complete,

high quality primary care and participating in supporting quality assurance programs. Benefits include flexible schedules, no call requirements, a robust benefits package, and competitive salary. If interested, please email CV to sdfcinfo@sdfamilycare.org or call us at (858) 810-8700.

PHYSICIAN POSITIONS WANTED PART–TIME CARDIOLOGIST AVAILABLE: Dr. Durgadas Narla, MD, FACC is a noninvasive cardiologist looking to work 1-2 days/week or cover an office during vacation coverage in the metro San Diego area. He retired from private practice in Michigan in 2016 and has worked in a San Marcos cardiologist office for the last 5 years, through March 2023. Board certified in cardiology and internal medicine.

Active CA license with DEA, ACLS, and BCLS certification. If interested, please call (586) 206-0988 or email dasnarla@gmail.com.

OFFICE SPACE / REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE GORGEOUS BOUTIQUE OFFICE SPACE IN PRIME LOCATION FOR PER DIEM RENTAL: A newly remodeled and meticulously decorated medical office in University Heights, close to UCSD and Scripps Mercy, available for share including one large furnished patient exam room plus ample shared space (front office, patient wait room, kitchen). Looking for specialty physician preferably and able to do per diem or monthly agreement. The office is shared with 1 other provider and is located on Park Blvd near Adams Ave. Available immediately and turnkey ready. Please contact info@prosperaima.com or (619) 206-4232 for more information.

MEDICAL OFFICE FOR SALE OR LEASE: Up to $2,000 Cash Finder’s Fee for referring a colleague | Class A Nordahl Medical Center near Palomar Medical Center | First floor office with waiting room, private restroom and several office/exam rooms newly built out with high end finishes. Abundant 5/1000 parking and natural light with expansive window line in exams/offices and waiting room/reception area. Walking distance to retail centers, which is great for staff to take a walking lunch break and/or patients to visit before or after an appointment. Listing Agent for details: Joshua J Smith (619) 797-1322 | Joshua.Smith@SVN.com | DRE#01476024 SPACE FOR LEASE | MEDICAL SETTING: Take your practice to the next level with this beautifully appointed office space available in a modern, fully equipped clinical environment. Whether you’re in primary care or specialty medicine, we offer flexible, high–end rental options. Rentals include use of two medical exam rooms and waiting (lobby) area in a clean, professional setting. Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at $350/half day or $600/day between the hours of 8:30am–5:00pm. Ideal for primary care physicians and specialists seeking flexible space. Must see to appreciate the quality and atmosphere. Contact us today at Vivian@sandiegomobiledoctor.com to schedule an in–person tour of this great opportunity.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE | AESTHETIC SETTING: Take your practice to the next level with this beautifully appointed office space available in a modern, fully equipped clinical environment. Whether you’re already in aesthetics or starting an aesthetic practice, we offer flexible, high–end rental options. Rentals include use of PicoSure Pro Laser and Potenza Microneedling with Radiofrequency, two private treatment rooms and staff breakroom in a professional, clean and serene setting.

Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at $1,000/day between the hours of 8:30am–5:00pm. Ideal for dermatologists/plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians, nurse injectors or other licensed professionals in the aesthetic field. Must see to appreciate the quality and atmosphere. Contact us today at Vivian@sandiegomobiledoctor.com to schedule an in–person tour of this great opportunity.

MEDICAL OFFICE FOR SUBLEASE OR SHARE: A newly remodeled and fully built-out medical clinic in Torrey Hills. The office is approximately 2,700 sq ft with 5 fully equipped exam rooms, 1 lab, 1 office, spacious and welcoming waiting room, spacious reception area, large breakroom, and ADA-accessible restroom. All the furniture and equipment are new and modern design. Ample parking. Perfect for primary care or any specialty clinic. Please get in touch with Charlie at (714) 271-0476 or cmescher1@gmail.com. Available immediately. [2871-0906] LA JOLLA/XIMED OFFICE TO SUBLEASE: Modern upscale office on the campus of Scripps Hospital — part or full time. Can accommodate any specialty. Multiple days per week and full use of the office is available. If interested please email kochariann@yahoo.com or call (818) 319-5139. [2866-0904] SUBLEASE AVAILABLE: Sublease available in modern, upscale Medical Office Building equidistant from Scripps and Sharp CV. Ample free parking. Class A+ office space/medical use with high-end updates. A unique opportunity for Specialist to expand reach into the South Bay area without breaking the bank. Specialists can be accommodated in this first floor high-end turnkey office consisting of 1670 sq ft.

Located in South Bay near Interstate 805. Half day or full day/week available. South Bay is the fastest growing area of San Diego. Successful sublease candidates will qualify to participate in ongoing exclusive quarterly networking events in the area.

Call Alicia, 619-585-0476.

OFFICE SPACE FOR SUBLEASE | SOUTHEAST SAN DIEGO: 3 patient exam rooms, nurse’s station, large reception area and waiting room. Large parking lot with valet on-site, and nearby bus stop. 286 Euclid Ave - Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92104.

Please contact Dr. Kofi D. Sefa-Boakye’s office manager: Agnes Loonie at (619) 4350041 or ams66000@aol.com. [2869-0801] MEDICAL OFFICE FOR SALE OR SUBLEASE: A newly remodeled and fully builtout primary care clinic in a highly visible Medical Mall on Mira Mesa Blvd. at corner of Camino Ruiz. The office is approximately 1000 sq ft with 2 fully equipped exam rooms, 1 office, 1 nurse station, spacious and welcoming waiting room, spacious reception area, and ADA accessible restroom. All the furniture and equipment are new and modern design. Ample parking. Perfect for primary care or any specialty clinic. Please contact Nox at 619-776-5295 or noxwins@hotmail.com. Available immediately.

RENOVATED MEDICAL OFFICE AVAILABLE | EL CAJON: Recently renovated, turn-key medical office in freestanding single-story unit available in El Cajon. Seven exam rooms, spacious waiting area with floor-to-ceiling windows, staff break room, doctor’s private office, multiple admin areas, manager’s office all in lovely, droughtresistant garden setting. Ample free patient parking with close access to freeways and Sharp Grossmont and Alvarado Hospitals. Safe and secure with round-the-clock monitored property, patrol, and cameras. Available March 1st. Call 24/7 on-call property manager Michelle at the Avocado Professional Center (619) 916-8393 or email help@avocadoprofessionalcenter.com.

OPERATING ROOM FOR RENT: State of the Art AAAASF Certified Operating Rooms for Rent at Outpatient Surgery of Sorrento. 5445 Oberlin Drive, San Diego 92121. Ideally located and newly built 5 star facility located with easy freeway access in the heart of San Diego in Sorrento Mesa. Facility includes two operating rooms and two recovery bays, waiting area, State of the Art UPC02 Laser, Endoscopic Equipment with easy parking. Ideal for cosmetic surgery. Competitive Rates. Call Cyndy for more information 858.658.0595 or email Cyndy@roydavidmd.com.

PRIME LOCATION | MEDICAL BUILDING LEASE OR OWN OPPORTUNITY IN LA MESA: Extraordinary opportunity to lease or lease-to-own a highly visible, freeway-oriented medical building in La Mesa, on Interstate 8 at the 70th Street on-ramp. Immaculate 2-story, 7.5k square foot property with elevator and ample free on-site parking (45 spaces). Already built out and equipped with MRI/CAT machine.

Easy access to both Alvarado and Sharp Grossmont Hospitals, SDSU, restaurants, and walking distance to 70th St Trolley Station. Perfect for owner-user or investor.

Please contact Tracy Giordano [Coldwell Banker West, DRE# 02052571] for more information at (619) 987-5498.

KEARNY MESA OFFICE TO SUBLEASE/SHARE: 5643 Copley Dr., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92111. Perfectly centrally situated within San Diego County.

Equidistant to flagship hospitals of Sharp and Scripps healthcare systems. Ample free parking. Newly constructed Class A+ medical office space/medical use building. 12 exam rooms per half day available for use at fair market value rates. Basic communal medical supplies available for use (including splint/cast materials).

Injectable medications and durable medical equipment (DME) and all staff to be supplied by individual physicians’ practices. 1 large exam room doubles as a minor procedure room. Ample waiting room area. In office x-ray with additional waiting area outside of the x-ray room. Orthopedic surgery centric office space. Includes access to a kitchenette/indoor break room, exterior break room and private physician workspace. Open to other MSK physician specialties and subspecialties.

Building occupancy includes specialty physicians, physical therapy/occupational therapy (2nd floor), urgent care, and 5 OR ambulatory surgery center (1st floor).

For inquiries contact kdowning79@gmail.com and scurry@ortho1.com for more information. Available for immediate occupancy.

LA JOLLA/UTC OFFICE TO SUBLEASE OR SHARE: Modern upscale office near Scripps Memorial, UCSD hospital, and the UTC mall. One large exam/procedure room and one regular-sized exam room. Large physician office for consults as well.

Ample waiting room area. Can accommodate any specialty or Internal Medicine.

Multiple days per week and full use of the office is available. If interested please email drphilipw@gmail.com.

ENCINITAS MEDICAL SPACE AVAILABLE: Newly updated office space located in a medical office building. Two large exam rooms are available M-F and suitable for all types of practice, including subspecialties needing equipment space. Building consists of primary and specialist physicians, great for networking and referrals.

Includes access to the break room, bathroom and reception. Large parking lot with free parking for patients. Possibility to share receptionist or bring your own. Please contact coastdocgroup@gmail.com for more information.

NORTH COUNTY MEDICAL SPACE AVAILABLE: 2023 W. Vista Way, Suite C, Vista CA 92082. Newly renovated, large office space located in an upscale medical office with ample free parking. Furnishings, decor, and atmosphere are upscale and inviting. It is a great place to build your practice, network and clientele. Just a few blocks from Tri-City Medical Center and across from the urgent care. Includes: multiple exam rooms, access to a kitchenette/break room, two bathrooms, and spacious reception area all located on the property. Wi-Fi is not included. For inquiries contact hosalkarofficeassist@gmail.com or call/text (858)740-1928.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE FOR SALE FRIDGE & FREEZER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE | MINT CONDITION: Pristine medical cold storage refrigeration equipment available for purchase by Champions for Health, SDCMS’ philanthropic 501(c)3. Used to store vaccines. Includes 2 (two) commercial–grade Accucold ARG49ML 49 cu ft upright pharmacy refrigerators each with two glass doors, automatic defrost, digital thermostat and stainless steel cabinets (83.75” H x 55.25” W x 31.0” D), plus 1 (one) pharmaceutical–grade TempArmour BFFV15 compact freezer built to ensure stable temperatures and virtually eliminate supply losses (26.5” H x 25.0” W x 31.0” D). All units were acquired new, in use between 2-4 years and in very gently used condition. Units meet all CDC guidelines for vaccine storage. Asking price for each fridge is $4,000 OBO and $2,500 OBO for the freezer. Purchase individually or as a set. Contact Adama at (858) 300–2780 or adama.dyoniziak@championsfh.org. [2879-0502] NON–PHYSICIAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE NURSE PRACTITIONER | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: Open position for Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for an outpatient adult medicine clinic in Chula Vista.

Low volume of patients. No call or weekends. Please send resumes to medclinic1@ yahoo.com. [2876-1121] POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS: The Office of Research Affairs, at the University of California, San Diego, in support of the campus, multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) https://research.ucsd.edu/ORU/index.html is conducting an open search for Postdoctoral Scholars in various academic disciplines. View this position online: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03803. The postdoctoral experience emphasizes scholarship and continued research training. UC’s postdoctoral scholars bring expertise and creativity that enrich the research environment for all members of the UC community, including graduate and undergraduate students. Postdocs are often expected to complete research objectives, publishing results, and may support and/or contribute expertise to writing grant applications https://apol-recruit.ucsd. edu/JPF03803/apply. [2864-0808] RESEARCH SCIENTISTS (NON–TENURED, ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL LEVEL): The University of California, San Diego campus multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) https://research.ucsd.edu/ORU/index.html is conducting an open search for Research Scientists (non–tenured, assistant, associate or full level).

Research Scientists are extramurally funded, academic researchers who develop and lead independent research and creative programs similar to Ladder Rank Professors.

They are expected to serve as Principal Investigators on extramural grants, generate high caliber publications and research products, engage in university and public service, continuously demonstrate independent, high quality, significant research activity and scholarly reputation. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding. Apply now at https:// apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04188/apply. [2867-0904] PROJECT SCIENTISTS: Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level): The University of California, San Diego, Office of Research and Innovation https://research.ucsd.edu/, in support of the Campus multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) https://research.ucsd.edu/ORU/index.html is conducting an open search. Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, are not required to carry out independent research but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04189/ apply. [2868-0904]

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Thank You To Our Sponsors Barnard Family Foundation

District 2, Community Enhancement Program

Unitedinwellnessgala.org For sponsorship information, please contact Gabriela Stichler at gabriela.stichler@championsfh.org or at 858-300-2789