UC Davis Health
Health Magazine
FALL/WINTER 2025
Alumni, students and friends

Alumni Association updates

The joy of reconnecting

What a joy it was to reconnect with so many of you during Alumni Weekend 2025! We hope the photos and stories below spark happiness and remind you just how special the UC Davis School of Medicine community truly is. Whether you graduated last year or 50 years ago, we are proud and honored to have you as part of our alumni family.

This year, we celebrated milestone reunions, including the spirited Class of 1975 — fondly known as the “Gorilla Pit” for their unruly energy. We also proudly recognized three outstanding graduates with the 2025 School of Medicine Alumni Association (SOMAA) Alumni Awards.

From reconnecting on campus and touring Aggie Square to coffee roasting and learning about groundbreaking research, the weekend was full of memorable moments. If you couldn’t make it, we hope to see you next year!

We’re already planning next year’s event for October 1 – 4. As always, all M.D., resident, fellow, and Ph.D. alumni are welcome, no matter your class year! There will also be special reunion celebrations for class years ending in “1” and “6.” If you’d like to rally your classmates, reach out to us at medalumni@health.ucdavis.edu.

Do you know an exceptional UC Davis School of Medicine alum who deserves recognition? We welcome nominations — including self-nominations— for the 2026 SOMAA Alumni Awards. Visit the SOMAA website, click the “Awards” tab, and submit your nomination.

There are many ways to stay engaged beyond Alumni Weekend. Visit the “Volunteer” tab on the SOMAA website to learn how you can inspire medical students and get more involved. We also hope to see you at a future gathering. If you’re not receiving our electronic newsletter with news and events, please contact us at medalumni@health.ucdavis.edu so we can ensure your contact information is up to date.

Before we close, we want to express our heartfelt thanks. Your work in the field continues to inspire our students and strengthen our community. We’d love to hear how we can support you and celebrate your successes. Please stay in touch with your feedback, ideas, and updates.

Thank you for being a valued part of our alumni community. We look forward to connecting again soon!

  • Doug Gross

    Doug Gross (M.D., ’90)

    President, UC Davis School of Medicine Alumni Association

  • Lisa Dicce

    Lisa Dicce

    Director of Alumni Engagement

    ladicce@health.ucdavis.edu

Alumni Weekend 2025

Members of the Class of 2000 gather before the reunion dinner.
Art at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.
Class of 2005 alumni laughing.
First image: Members of the Class of 2000 gather before the reunion dinner. Second image: Alumni toured the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. Third image: Class of 2005 alumni laugh while looking at their class composite.
“Gorilla Pit” grads from the Class of 1974 and a Class of 1972 alumnus.
Alumni at Aggie Square.
Dean Susan Murin with Doug Gross and Barb Klencke.
First image: “Gorilla Pit” grads from the Class of 1974 and a Class of 1972 alumnus received medallions from Dean Murin to commemorate their 50th reunion. Second image: Alumni head out to tour Aggie Square. Third image: Dean Murin speaks with Class of 1990 grads Doug Gross and Barb Klencke.
A woman with a coffee cup.
Class of 1985 alumni strike a pose.
UC Davis Transplant Center Director Sophoclis Alexopoulos.
First image: The campus visit included a special tour of the new UC Davis Coffee Center. Second image: Class of 1985 alumni strike a pose. Third image: UC Davis Transplant Center Director Sophoclis Alexopoulos explains UC Davis Health’s new and successful liver transplant program.
Class of 2005 alumni hugging.
CClass of 2015 grads Sarah Simmons and Kellie Corcoran.
Class of ’95 members Kimberly Buss, Lynn Mortensen and Sunil Bhopale.
First image: Class of 2005 alumni hug under the tent. Second image: Class of 2015 grads Sarah Simmons and Kellie Corcoran connect Saturday afternoon. Third image: Class of ’95 members Kimberly Buss, Lynn Mortensen and Sunil Bhopale connect before their class dinner.