Stories: A Film Series

You may not know this, but there are faculty/staff members right here at UCSF who share something in common with you - they, too, are the first in their families to go to college. Take a look at the following short films to learn more about their experiences and what helped them get through their degree programs.

Dr. Happy Reynolds

   

Dr. Happy Reynolds is a former staff physician at UCSF Student Health and Counseling Services. In this clip, learn more about her story and what she sees as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for first generation college/graduate students.  

 

Dr. Lilliam Pinzon

   

Dr. Lilliam Pinzon is an Assistant Professor in the School of Dentistry. In this clip, she tells her story and shares what she thinks is the most important for first gen students. 

 

First Generation - Dr. Mark Ansel

   

Dr. Mark Ansel is Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Find out more about how he got to be where he is today and his advice for you.

 

 

Dr. Tamara Greenberg

   

Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg is a clinical psychologist from rural Minnesota. Watch the clip to find out about her struggles during graduate school and her advice for how to survive and thrive.

 

Dr. Susan Promes

   

Dr. Susan Promes is an emergency medicine physician, professor and administrator. Find out why she thinks friendships are important during medical school.