Urmimala Sarkar

Urmimala Sarkar, MD, MPH is a distinguished professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the Division of General Internal Medicine.12 She holds several important positions within the university and healthcare system:

Academic and Administrative Roles

• Professor of Medicine at UCSF
• Associate Chair for Faculty Experience in the Department of Medicine2
• Associate Director of the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations1

Clinical Practice

Dr. Sarkar serves as a primary care physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital's Richard H. Fine People's Clinic.1

Research Focus

Her research centers on health equity, employing innovative approaches to address health disparities:

• Utilizes digital/mobile health and social media platforms to improve diabetes management and outpatient care quality and safety1
• Focuses on adapting technology for marginalized populations
• Co-founded UCSF S.O.L.V.E. Health Tech, an initiative to help digital health companies tailor their products for underserved communities1

Achievements and Contributions

• Published over 150 peer-reviewed articles1
• Received funding from various prestigious organizations, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Cancer Institute1
• Serves as an expert for multiple health policy and non-profit organizations1
• Committed to mentoring students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty at UCSF and across the country1

Dr. Sarkar's work demonstrates a strong commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations through innovative research and practical applications of technology in healthcare settings.