Explore the latest announcements, achievements and happenings from the Department of Dermatology.

UC Davis dermatologists celebrate Diamond Doc Awards

November 2025

UC Davis dermatologists Daniel Eisen, Jayne Joo, Jonathan Rick, Marc Silverstein and Danielle M. Tartar received the 2025 Diamond Doc Award at a UC Davis Health awards reception Nov. 12 at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California. The award honors physicians whose patient survey scores rank in the 90th percentile or higher, reflecting their dedication to UC Davis Health’s values of kindness, trust and inclusion. Eisen and Tartar were additionally recognized for earning the award every quarter for the past three years — a remarkable achievement that highlights their consistent excellence.


UC Davis professor selected as president of the American Society of Dermatopathology

November 2025

Maxwell A. Fung (c) UC Regents. All rights reserved.UC Davis professor and internationally recognized dermatopathologist Maxwell A. Fung was installed as the 62nd president of the American Society of Dermatopathology at the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 6-9 in Baltimore, Maryland. His election reflects his longstanding commitment to advancing excellence in dermatopathology and his exceptional record of service to the field.