Dear UCSF Community,

I am pleased to announce that we have selected S. Andrew Josephson, MD, as the next dean of the UCSF School of Medicine, vice chancellor for medical affairs, and member of my Cabinet.

Andy brings deep experience as a clinician, educator, and leader, along with a longstanding commitment to UCSF and our mission. A distinguished neurologist, educator, and research leader, he has spent 25 years at UCSF, beginning with internship and residency in neurology, where he served as chief resident, followed by a series of increasingly important leadership positions. Most recently, he has served as chair of Neurology, leading one of the nation’s premier departments. Throughout his career, he has advanced research and clinical innovation, championed excellence in education, and trained and mentored countless learners and faculty.

The School of Medicine has a long and distinguished history of advancing UCSF’s mission through education, research, patient care, and service. As dean, Andy will help build on that legacy while helping shape the future of our institution and the communities we serve.

Andy is a respected and collaborative leader whose commitment to UCSF’s mission and values has earned the trust and admiration of colleagues across our community. I am confident he will guide the School of Medicine with distinction.

This was a competitive, national search with several outstanding candidates, and I want to thank Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Catherine Lucey, MD, for leading the recruitment effort. I am also grateful to the members of the search committee and all those across UCSF who contributed their time and perspectives throughout the process.

I also want to thank Dean Talmadge King Jr. for his many contributions to UCSF over the past three decades. His leadership has strengthened the School of Medicine and helped to advance UCSF’s mission in lasting ways. You can read a tribute to Talmadge, who is stepping down after 11 years as dean.

Please join me in congratulating Andy as he starts his new role on July 20, 2026. You can read more about his career on UCSF.edu.

Sincerely,

Sam Hawgood, MBBS
Chancellor
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor