We're extending our heartfelt appreciation in celebration of Thank a Resident and Fellow Day, February 27, 2026.
Radiology Residents Class of 2029
Our department is frequently singled out as having the best training programs in the country. I hope that you experience a huge sense of personal pride when you consider yourself as part of that brand. I see this excellence personally at the workstation during readouts and when we do procedures together. I see it in conferences and case discussions. I see it in the way you support one another as a team. Most of all, I see it in the way you care for our patients — with compassion, thoughtfulness, and professionalism — as build on your own skills and reputation.
Thank you all for being part of UCSF.
Christopher Hess, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Radiology Residents Class of 2028
On this Thank a Resident Day, I would like to personally extend my sincere gratitude to our radiology residents for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your tireless work, clinical skill, and compassion with empathy for patients form the foundation of our program and exemplify the highest standards of our profession.
Each day, you meet demanding challenges with integrity, teamwork, and resilience, and your contributions to excellent health care delivery do not go unnoticed. It is a privilege to work with such a talented and dedicated group of physicians, and I am deeply proud of the role you play in caring for our patients, supporting your colleagues, and advancing our department’s mission.
Today, we celebrate you. Thank you for all that you do, and for the difference you make, today and every day!
Soonmee Cha, MD
Program Director and Vice Chair of Education
Radiology Residents Class of 2027
Radiology Residents Class of 2026
It is difficult to put into words the love, respect, and appreciation I have for each and every one of you. You inspire me and remind me how grateful I am to do the work we are so fortunate to pursue as radiologists every day (and night).
Your positive energy, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering commitment to patient care do not go unnoticed. You rise to the demands of busy mornings in the reading room and late nights on call with the three critical H’s: humanity, humility, and humor, with a constant desire to improve.
It is a privilege and an honor to teach you (at least try), learn from you, and watch you grow into exceptional radiologists and leaders of our field. UCSF Radiology is stronger because of you, and I am truly proud to be part of this journey together.
Jason Talbott, MD, PhD
Division Chief, Emergency Radiology
Body Imaging Fellows
We want to share our heartfelt thanks with our Body Imaging fellows. You’re a small but mighty group of fellows! We see the care you put into every case, the thoughtful discussions you bring to readouts, and the commitment you show to patient care. It’s not just your hard work that stands out, but also your collegiality and positivity. We’re grateful for each of you and so appreciative of everything you bring to our division!
Jane Wang, MD
Division Chief, Abdominal Imaging
Sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing team of Body Imaging fellows. This year has been particularly challenging on many levels. Nevertheless, each one of our fellows stepped up, day after day, bringing energy, cheer, and thoughtfulness to the reading room. We are deeply grateful for the professional manner in which you've supported the patients, residents, technologists, faculty, and our referring colleagues. Thank you also for helping with fellowship applicant recruitment at the many informational webinars, patiently providing insights and guidance to this year's applicants. And finally, thank you for your support of each other and us as we work to further improve our Body Imaging fellowship.
Benjamin Yeh, MD
Fellowship Program Director, Body Imaging
Interventional Radiology Fellows
Perhaps the greatest joy of academics is teaching and learning from eager young minds. At UCSF we are lucky to be able to recruit the best and the brightest. You inspire us, you push us to be better doctors every day, and you are critical to the care we deliver and the research we pursue. A heartfelt thank you on behalf of myself and my colleagues for all that you do at UCSF!
Pallav Kolli, MD
Division Chief, Interventional Radiology
Neuroradiology Fellows
We are proud of our neuroradiology fellows for their clinical excellence, strong academic achievements and commitment to patient care. It is a pleasure to work with you, and the future of neuroradiology is bright because of all of you!
Yi Li, MD
Fellowship Program Director, Neuroradiology
Muskuloskeletal Imaging Fellows
On this 'Thank a Resident and Fellow Day,' we need to pause and reflect on how blessed we are to have such a wonderful team of fellows and residents. Their hard work, curiosity, and engagement in delivering compassionate patient care transform every day, making it enjoyable, motivating, and turning it into a highlight of our work as faculty at UCSF.
We want to express our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our trainees, it is a truly an honor and a privilege to work with you all. We could not do it without you.
Thomas Link, MD, PhD
Division Chief, Musculoskeletal
Nuclear Medicine Fellows
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt message of thanks to all of our nuclear medicine trainees. It is not only a pleasure to witness their professional growth as radiologists and dedicated imagers in a constantly changing field, but it is particularly rewarding how they are able to actively participate and impact patient care by their dedication, ethics and professionalism.
Miguel Pampaloni, MD, PhD
Fellowship Program Director, Nuclear Medicine