Paula J. Lum

Paula J. Lum, MD, MPH is a Professor of Clinical Medicine and founding Program Director of the UCSF Primary Care Addiction Medicine Fellowship. She is affiliated with the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH). Her work bridges HIV, addiction medicine, and urban health equity, focusing on improving care for marginalized populations.

Education:

• B.A. Human Biology, Stanford University (1985)
• M.A. Sociology, Stanford University (1985)
• M.D., Case Western Reserve University (1993)
• M.P.H. Epidemiology, UC Berkeley (1997)
• Residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine, UCSF/SFGH (1996)
• Fellowship in AIDS Prevention Studies, UCSF (1999)

Research Interests:

Dr. Lum’s research addresses HIV and viral hepatitis prevention/treatment in people who use drugs, evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders, and curricular innovations for healthcare providers. She emphasizes patient-centered care for vulnerable populations, particularly in non-traditional settings.

Key Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator: UCSF Primary Care Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program Expansion (NIH/NIDA)
• Co-Investigator: EMBOSS CTN-0131 Pragmatic Trial for Opioid Use Disorder (NIH/NIDA)
• Site PI: Patient-Centered HCV Care for People Who Inject Drugs (PCORI)

Awards:

• 2024 Meg Newman Award for Teaching Excellence
• 2019 W. Anderson Spickard Mentorship Award
• 2021 John Murray Academic Excellence Award

Labs/Teams:

Leads the UCSF Primary Care Addiction Medicine Fellowship and collaborates with the HIV/AIDS Division and Substance Use Research Networks.