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Congratulations, Kelly Hauer-Laurencin, for the Stanford MSPA monthly Outstanding Clinical Teaching award!
PA Hauer-Laurencin, has served as a dedicated preceptor in the Internal Medicine clerkship at Stanford Tri-Valley since 2021. Her commitment to the MSPA Program and our students has been truly invaluable.
Here are a few student comments that highlight PA Hauer-Laurencin’s exceptional clinical teaching and dedication:
“Kelly is an amazing preceptor who cares very much about the quality of education we're receiving. She is very understanding, patient, and gives us many opportunities to learn. She is an amazing model for what a great PA looks like.”
“Kelly does a great job of giving students agency of their learning by encouraging us to follow our patients when being consulted on by other services or when going to procedures. I really appreciated having her as a mentor and preceptor while with the IM team.”
“I truly wish I had more time to work with Kelly. I really appreciated the way she encouraged me to be more involved with the team, take on action items for the team such as calling family members, and her method of giving tangible feedback.”
“Kelly is a wonderful PA and preceptor. She is so kind, helpful, and great at teaching. Her dedication as a PA really shines."
Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026
Changes in the vaccine advisory process in the United States have disrupted immunization guidance, which reinforces the need for independent evidence review to inform decisions regarding immunization for respiratory viruses during the 2025–2026 season.
Jake Scott, Michael S. Abers, Harleen K. Marwah, Nicole C. McCann, Eric A. Meyerowitz, and Aaron Richterman and Nicole E. Basta, Jana Jarolimova, Rochelle P. Walensky, and Caitlin M. Dugdale contributed equally to this article.
Dr. Kirbi Yelorda mentors and volunteers at the Tri-Valley Innovations Fair at the Quest Science Center, sponsored by SHC Tri-Valley. She's providing her amazing surgical expertise and heart of gold to spread enthusiasm for medicine to the Community! https://quest-science.org/innovation-fair/
Drs. Ginger Yang, Jeffrey Ketchersid, Alex Chu, and Thomas Lew from the Division of Hospital Medicine, Tri-Valley section, and Dr. Laura Derry present at their work on reducing inappropriate cardiac monitoring at the national Vizient Summit in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Jia for winning the Division of Hospital Medicine Teaching Award! She has made an enormous impact on the educational efforts accross the Division and particularly at SHC Tri-Valley. from her nominations excerpt:
We are nominating Dr. Kathleen Jia, Medical Director for Education at SHC Tri-Valley, for her exceptional leadership and impact as an educator and program builder. She has led the expansion of education programs across the Tri-Valley, developing clear processes and procedures that ensure compliance with institutional standards while creating a supportive, consistent, and positive learning environment. Through her systems-focused approach, she has strengthened the educational infrastructure, enhanced quality and safety, and laid the groundwork for sustainable growth in learner opportunities.
Equally notable is her day-to-day presence as an approachable and engaged teaching attending. She has been a trusted resource to rotation site directors, partnering closely to streamline onboarding and facilitate seamless rotations for medical students, residents, and fellows. Her collaborative style, mentorship, and commitment to learners have elevated the educational experience at Tri-Valley and strengthened our academic-community partnership. For these reasons, she is highly deserving of this teaching award recognition.
Dr. Thomas Lew discusses the CDC, vaccines, and attacks on science, and his hopes that we can re-establish trust in evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Jake Scott was interviewed by NBC about the new restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccines by the FDA. He provides the clear, evidence-backed medical guidance we need these days! NBC interview
Also additional interview with the New York Times
Dr. Thomas Lew discusses the CDC, vaccines, and attacks on science, and his hopes that we can re-establish trust in evidence-based medicine.
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The new Family Medicine Residency established at SHC Tri-Valley has officially launched! Drs. Emily Oberlies and Lidia Cardelle join their attending, Dr. Thomas Lew, on the first day of their inpatient rotation.
Our ID physician, Jake Scott, corrects the record on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, helping to clear up misinformation on a national platform
Vaccine RCT spreadsheet aims to show the data, dispel myths about vaccines
June 18, 2025
Since late April, an infectious diseases specialist at Stanford University and his colleagues have been volunteering their time on a project they hope will help educate the public, and combat misinformation, about the safety and efficacy vaccines.
The project, led by Jake Scott, MD, is a spreadsheet of all the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that have ever been conducted for licensed vaccines.
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Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley launches family medicine residency program
Thompson is one of eight pioneers at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley — residents who arrived a few weeks ago to begin their studies in family medicine. The specialty focuses on providing health care to individuals and families of all ages, genders and medical conditions, distinguishing it from internal medicine, which primarily covers adult patients and their specific health issues.
Our infectious disease expert, Dr. Jake Scott, has a new national op-ed discussing the recent policy and nation-wide implications of the latest HHS actions on the vaccine advisory committeee.
Dr. Jake Scott, our amazing Infectious Disease specialist, created a crowd-sourced vaccine trial database to fight disinformation. It's being used all over the country to show the efficacy and safety of current vaccines through primary trial data. See his live sheet here. Quoted by media sources from NYT to the AP!
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley marks 10 years of service upgrades and growth
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley has also expanded physically. A new 200,000-square-foot facility in Pleasanton’s Hacienda Lakes complex was purchased in 2022
On April 15, 2025, Dr. James Longoria and the Cardiac Surgery team achieved an incredible milestone in patient care for the community, performing the 100th and 101st Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at SHC Tri-Valley Hospital! This life-saving and complex operation continues to demonstrate Stanford's commitment to servicing the patients of the Tri-Valley community. Congratulations Dr. Longoria and team! We'll celebrate more milestones to come!
In April 2025, Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley became the first Stanford site and only the third center in the nation to successfully implant the AtriClip PRO-Mini Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion (LAAE) device. The procedure was performed by Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Longoria and his team, marking a significant step forward in minimally invasive treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation. SHC Tri-Valley remains committed to advancing cardiovascular care and providing leading-edge therapies to the community.
Stanford MSPA Monthly Outstanding Clinical Teaching Award
Dr. Massoudi has served as a dedicated preceptor in the Urology elective clerkship at Stanford Tri-Valley since 2022. His commitment to the MSPA Program and our students has been truly invaluable. Congratulations on this incredibly well-deserved award, Dr. Massoudi! Thank you for your dedication to PA education.
Physician of the Quarter- Dr. Douglas Liou
Dr. Douglas Liou was named Physician of the Quarter for his unwavering dedication and approachable demeanor. He is the go-to physician for surgical pulmonary issues in the ER and hospital. Most recently, he rushed to a patient’s side in the ER to administer a life-saving chest tube when the patient lost his airway.
Pioneering New Frontiers: Tri-Valley Hospital’s Family Medicine Residency Tackles Doctor Shortage
As one of the first faculty members at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in 2015, Minjoung Go, MD, clinical associate professor, never imagined she would lead the hospital’s metamorphosis from a community hospital into an educational powerhouse.
Transforming lung cancer diagnosis with robotic bronchoscopy
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is pleased to announce the launch of robotic bronchoscopy, an innovative robotic system that enables physicians to navigate patients' airways with exceptional precision. This allows for the safe and accurate targeting of lesions and biopsy of nodules for early lung cancer diagnosis.
Congrats Dr. Kavitha Subramanian for her new role as Medical Director of Stanford Health Care, Tri-Valley cost savings reimbursements program!
MODEL Lead Showcase
Featuring Minjoung Go, MD
This September, we are pleased to spotlight MODEL Lead Minjoung Go, MD. In addition to her dedicated work as a MODEL Lead, she is a clinical associate professor of medicine with a clinical focus in internal medicine and hospital medicine
In September 2024, Dr. Longoria and his cardiac surgery team performed the first AtriClip Mini implantation West of the Mississippi. This life-saving procedure closes off an area of the heart known as the Left Atrial Appendage that can form blood clots and predispose certain patients to strokes. By using this innovative procedure to prevent cerebrovascular events in patients with heart conditions, Dr. Longoria and his team are expanding the boundaries of care at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and reducing morbidity and mortality for all patients in our East Bay community.
Research Update
We have an exciting update regarding the research process at SHC Tri-Valley. As of this summer, the Stanford IRB has agreed to become the IRB of record for SHC Tri-Valley. This means the School of Medicine faculty can use the Stanford IRB to review studies related to SHC TV patients/data instead of going through Advarra (an external commercial IRB).
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2023 Department of Medicine Teaching Awards
We're excited to reveal the winners of the 2023 Teaching Awards from the Department of Medicine!
Each year, these awards honor educators across the department's divisions for their outstanding dedication, commitment, and expertise in medical education.
Join us, either in person or online, for the Award Ceremony during Medical Grand Rounds at 8 AM on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Li Ka Shing Center, Room 130. Pedram Fatehi, Vice Chair of Education, will present the awards.
Congratulations!
Valerie Sugiyama was selected by SHC-ValleyCare as the Physician of the Quarter.
This award recognizes a hospital provider who delivers quality & safe patient care, is well-respected by their colleagues & has demonstrated exceptional work throughout the organization