Jennifer Mandal

Jennifer Mandal, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work integrates clinical rheumatology with innovative medical education, focusing on interprofessional collaboration and healthcare training.

• Education:
  • BA in Human Biology, Stanford University (2007)
  • MD, University of California, San Francisco (2012)
  • Internal Medicine Residency, UCSF (2015)
  • Rheumatology Fellowship, UCSF (2019)
  • Humanistic Teaching Fellowship, UCSF (2022)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, UCSF (2019)

Research Interests span Rheumatology, Medical Education, and Interprofessional Education. She explores how standardized patient exercises, mobile learning modules, and longitudinal curricula enhance teamwork and healthcare delivery.

Scientific Awards include the Ira M. Goldstein Award for Outstanding Teaching in Rheumatology (2022), Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award (2021), and UCSF Rheumatology Division Clinical Fellow Award (2017).

Grants & Collaborations highlight her leadership in faculty development projects and interprofessional educational tools, often collaborating with co-authors like Sharon Chung and Mary Margaretten.