On July 17, 2025, Dr. Steven Pantilat delivered the annual "State of the Division" address, highlighting a year of significant achievement, resilience, and forward momentum for UCSF’s Division of Palliative Medicine (DPM).
The presentation celebrated growth across clinical services, education, and research—core missions that continue to thrive despite ongoing external and internal challenges. The division now includes over 75 team members, and recent accolades include faculty promotions, national leadership roles, and new educational funding awards.
Key topics included:
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Strong Clinical Expansion: Growth in inpatient and outpatient care.
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Educational Excellence: High demand for training programs and notable recognition for innovative teaching efforts.
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Research Impact: Continued success with projects like RAPID and Cambia, and new roles to support scholarly advancement.
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Financial Health: A positive budget margin, despite broader institutional uncertainties.
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Interprofessional Task Force Launch: A major initiative to elevate collaboration across disciplines and promote a unified culture of respect, teamwork, and shared purpose.
The presentation made it clear: the Division of Palliative Medicine remains strong—thriving in its mission, united in its values, and well-positioned to navigate future challenges with purpose and resilience.
View Dr. Pantilat's State of the Division slides HERE.