Dr. Kirsten Fleischmann appointed as inaugural Associate Chief for Faculty Experience

Kirsten Fleischmann, MD, MPH was appointed as the inaugural Associate Chief for Faculty Experience in the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Fleischmann is currently Professor of Clinical Medicine and Medical Director of the Cardiac Stress Laboratory here at UCSF.  In addition to being a long-term faculty member, she has served on CAPS and has a wealth of experience in the faculty development arena. 

In this new role, she will be charged with promoting faculty development and wellbeing through strategies aimed at preventing physician burnout, improving faculty morale, supporting faculty professional development and advancement, and promoting equity. She will work closely with the other Associate Chiefs in the Division and the Division Chief, as well as Departmental and Medical Center leaders in this area.