An Unprecedented Opportunity

Right now there is an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in how medicine is practiced in the U.S.

The field of integrative medicine is still young. UCSF is one of the most respected academic medical centers embarking on this groundbreaking work. As a result, philanthropic support of integrative medicine at UCSF can have a very significant impact on the success of the entire field.

UCSF's committment to thinking "outside the box" has created an exciting opportunity to study integrative medicine in a scientifically rigorous, open-minded and unbiased manner; to shape innovative medical school curricula and re-tool how health professional students are educated; and to model how to bridge the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine in an integrative medicine practice setting.

UCSF and the Bernard Osher Foundation have provided the start-up funds to launch the Center for Integrative Medicine. The time to build upon this foundation is now. In order to achieve our ambitious three-fold program of research, education and patient care, we need philanthropic partners. We welcome and encourage your participation in this exciting venture.

By contributing to the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, you will have the opportunity to join with UCSF faculty to help shape the future of health care. From this partnership will come improved treatments, innovative methods of healing, and new ways to prevent and treat disease.

For information about donations, pledges or naming opportunities please contact Maureen Smith or call 415-353-7882.