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ALT Group of people wearing Halloween colored clothing and scrubs surrounding a skeleton with a UC San Diego Health Digestive Diseases sign and text: UC San Diego Department of Surgery News October 2026
ALT Pumpkin surgery patient surrounded by two children wearing scrubs
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ALT Three surgeons with pumpkin heads using robotic surgical device
ALT Two people with pumpkin heads using a humanoid surgical robot
ALT Three surgeons using simulation equipment wearing pumpkin heads
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ALT Woman with glasses in a lab holding a package posed next to stack of styrofoam boxes and text: "What I enjoy most about cancer research is its complexity and the collaboration required to advance the field. It has been especially rewarding to gain a deeper appreciation for the creativity, critical thinking and collective expertise behind the scientific discoveries that ultimately shape how clinicians care for patients." — Mia MacDonald, MD
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ALT Bob Mallory with text: "I love being a PA because I enjoy the continuous evolution of my clinical knowledge and working at UC San Diego in a subspecialty where I feel like I have become somewhat of an expert in my field; I think patients recognize and appreciate this, as we can sometimes be more accessible to them. They know they have the expert attention of my supervising physicians, but they also have me there as well. For those considering becoming a PA, shadowing is the best way to see the day-to-day life of a PA and see if it's right for you." — Bob Mallory, PA, MSPH
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ALT It's not too late to register for the 2026 REIMAGINE Symposium October 11-13, 2026 Estancia La Jolla Resort and Spa with six hands holding hearts, a cartoon lightbulb, and the UC San Diego REIMAGINE Center logo
ALT Stephanie DeFlavio wearing scrubs in front of Dr. Stuart Jamieson Cardiovascular Surgical Suite sign with quote: “As a PA, I find my role in the healthcare community incredibly valuable and deeply rewarding. I have the privilege of meeting patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives and helping them navigate their care and ultimately live better lives. The impact we can make in a single day is immense, and I love that being a PA gives me the flexibility to carry my expertise across specialties and continue growing throughout my career. If I had the choice to do it all over again, I would choose this profession 100% of the time.” — Stephanie DeFlavio, PA
ALT Mahmoud Malas with three trainees at a conference indoors
ALT Catherine Ridgway wearing scrubs and a jacket in front of signs with the text: "Burn Center Floor 5 Inpatient Tower. Burn clinic patient check-in (with arrow right), Burn special Care Rooms 513-517 (arrow up) and Progressive Care Unit rooms 521-535 (arrow left) Quote: "I have been a PA for almost 27 years and have never regretted that decision. In the UC San Diego burn unit specifically, I am fortunate to be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that cares deeply about our patients who have suffered devastating burn injuries. My involvement allows me to support them throughout their difficult journey — from admission, through surgeries and recovery, to outpatient care, and eventually, laser management of their scars. I can’t think of a career more rewarding than that." — Catherine Ridgway, PA
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