Specialties
Hospital Medicine
Our Committees
Building A Stronger Hospitalist Program
Patients are the number one priority of all practitioners at UC Davis Health and to best serve Northern California, our hospitalists have developed four committees that help bring out the best in one another. Take a look at the missions of our operations, education, quality improvement and scholarly work committees.
Who We Are
The Clinical Operations Committee at UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine is led by co-chairs Adrienne Atencio, M.D., and Diana Nguyen, M.D. Together with a dedicated team of hospitalists, we are committed to optimizing the operational excellence and clinical effectiveness of our hospitalist program.
- Clinical Operations Co-Chair: Diana Nguyen, M.D.
- Clinical Operations Co-Chair: Adrienne Atencio, M.D.
- Director of Co-Managed Services: Brittany Bartolome, M.D.
- Director of Nocturnal Operations: Andrea Kim, M.D.
- Director of Clinical Resources: James N. Welch, M.D, Ph.D.
- Director of Recruitment & Onboarding: Dennis Whang, M.D.
What We Do
Our committee plays a vital role in supporting the division by monitoring clinical and operational metrics, coordinating workflow and onboarding processes for new hires, maintaining up-to-date policies, procedures, and manuals, and ensuring a robust organizational structure. We are focused on optimizing performance, fostering inter-departmental collaboration, and driving quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and patient care.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission: To lead operational and clinical excellence through evidence-based practices, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients.
Vision: To be a model of efficiency, quality, and safety in hospital medicine, driving initiatives that improve outcomes for patients and elevate the performance of our division.
Current and Future Initiatives
Current Projects
- Monitoring clinical and operational performance metrics
- Coordinating operational flow, including onboarding, policies, and organizational structure
- Implementing strategic initiatives to optimize efficiency and inter-departmental collaboration
Future Goals:
- Expanding co-management programs
- Increasing hospitalist inpatient rounding teams and nocturnal hospitalist coverage
- Refining shift times in response to emergency room admission needs
- Advancing quality improvement initiatives in screening, admissions, and patient safety
- Enhancing documentation integrity and APP-hospitalist partnerships
- Supporting inpatient rehabilitation efforts
We are continuously striving to improve operational workflows and patient outcomes through strategic and innovative approaches.
Who We Are
The UC Davis Division of Hospital Medicine is committed to educational advancement and projects at the medical school, internal medicine residency, and division levels. The Education Committee is led by co-chairs Lauren Damon, M.D. and Sarah Herrman, M.D. Our Director of Inclusive Education is Yahanna Torres, M.D.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the knowledge, skills, and professional growth of our trainees and faculty. We aim to foster a culture of lifelong learning, promote evidence-based practice, and develop innovative educational initiatives.
Current Projects
Medical School:
- UCD 43 teaching cases
- Mentorship programs
- Faculty positions in i-EXPLORE curriculum
Internal Medicine Residency:
- Hospital Medicine Track
- Hem/Onc wards intern curriculum
- Residency Didactics
- Morning Report engagement
- Standardized rounding project
Our Division:
- Hospital Medicine Mentorship Program
- “Rx for Success: Academic Journeys” and “Rx for Success: Excellent Educator” speaker series
- The Hospitalist Herald: Hospital Medicine Newsletter
- Journal Club
- Projects to promote inclusivity for patients, learners, and colleagues
- Society of Hospital Medicine Sacramento Chapter
Who We Are
The UC Davis Division of Hospital Medicine is devoted to promoting quality improvement, optimizing the patient experience, and advancing high-value care throughout the health system.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure the delivery of evidence-based care to all patients hospitalized on UC Davis Hospital Medicine Services. The QI Committee consists of a group of hospitalists and staff committed to transforming care through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
The committee leads the Division’s Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences, fostering open discussion and shared learning to enhance clinical practice and patient safety. It systematically reviews adverse events and near misses to identify opportunities for improvement and drive meaningful, system-level change. Moreover, several hospitalists are actively engaged in institutional initiatives that promote quality, safety, value, and efficiency across the broader UC Davis Health system.
For more information or to get involved, please reach out to Anita Singh, M.D. and Ivonne Martinez, M.D.
Who We Are
The UC Davis Division of Hospital Medicine is dedicated to fostering a culture of academic inquiry and supporting its faculty and staff in the development of scholarly contributions. The Scholarly Works Committee (SWC) is comprised of hospitalists with a shared commitment to advancing medical knowledge through research, education, and publication.
The SWC has established a comprehensive resource center designed to assist faculty and staff in all stages of scholarly activity. This includes guidance on developing various types of scholarly works, identifying suitable journals for publication, navigating the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, and accessing additional institutional resources. The SWC hosts writing collaboration meetings and sponsors a series of workshops throughout the year to promote skill development and collaboration in scholarly endeavors as well as networks with other institutions on collaborative projects.
For further information or to inquire about participation, please contact Noelle Boctor, M.D. or Jessie Medina, M.D.