Executive Leadership Teams

Dean's Office Executive Leadership Team

We, the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, aim for excellence in all tenets of healthcare, including education, research, community engagement, and clinical care. We believe that the core values of diversity and inclusion are inseparable from our institutional goal. Our leadership is committed to fostering an environment that celebrates the unique backgrounds, contributions, and opinions of each individual.

Dave McIntosh, PhD 
Vice Dean for Justice, Equity, and Diversity Inclusion (JEDI)

Stephen T. Smale, PhD 
Vice Dean for Research

Lynn Gordon
Emeritus Senior Associate Dean,
Equity and Diversity Inclusion

Anja Paardekooper, Drs
Senior Associate Dean, Finance and
Administration

Emilie Marcus, PhD
Executive Strategy Officer, Dean's Office

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Additional Leadership Teams at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Education

We believe that a diverse student body is an integral part of education and is essential to the development of our future physicians, scientists and leaders. Students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA are involved in service to the community and demonstrate a firm commitment to the humanistic, ethical, legal and cultural aspects of medicine and science. Learn more about our Education Leadership

Research

One of the core missions of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is to engage in basic, translational, clinical, and community research, toward the goals of increasing fundamental knowledge, developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for human diseases, and optimizing healthcare delivery. Learn more about our Research Leadership

Faculty and Academic Affairs

The David Geffen School of Medicine aspires to recruit and support a faculty of the highest caliber. We have an unswerving commitment to the academic mission and its elements including research and creative endeavors, teaching, clinical care, and service. We draw our talent from across the community, celebrating diversity and a broad range of perspectives and experiences. Learn more about our Academic Affairs Leadership

Equity and Diversity Inclusion Leadership

At the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), the core values of diversity and inclusion are inseparable from our institutional goals of excellence in all tenets of healthcare, research, education, and community engagement. With the active support of its leadership, DGSOM is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds who represent the communities served by the University of California. Learn more about our Equity and Diversity Inclusion Leadership

Additional Leadership Roles

It takes a village to create magic! Improving the health and well-being of our community depends on outstanding leadership in an array of fundamental mission areas. Learn more about our Additional Leadership Roles

Affiliate Programs

We are enriched by our partner programs on the UCLA campus, at Charles R. Drew University, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.  Each of these programs provides unique opportunities for our students to enhance their education, our faculty to collaborate to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and for us to collectively address the health care needs of Los Angeles. Learn more about our Affiliate Programs Leadership