Mary Margaretten

Mary Margaretten, MD is a Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she serves as Clinical Director of Rheumatology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. She is deeply engaged in clinical care, medical education, and research, with a focus on rheumatology, clinical reasoning, and health equity.

Education:

• M.D., University of California, San Francisco, 2003
• Residency, University of California, San Francisco
• M.A.S. in Clinical Research, University of California, San Francisco, 2009

Research Interests: Dr. Margaretten's academic work centers on improving clinical reasoning, reducing health disparities in rheumatology, and enhancing patient outcomes in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. She investigates the impact of depression, obesity, and physical inactivity on disease burden and has explored innovative educational tools and telemedicine delivery models.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on telemedicine effectiveness, clinical reasoning development, health disparities, and patient-centered outcomes in rheumatology. She frequently publishes in high-impact journals such as Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis Care & Research, and The New England Journal of Medicine, often using case-based and applied research methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• UCSF Department of Medicine 2022 Council of Master Clinicians
• Zuckerberg SF General Hospital 2022 COVID-19 Clinical Service Recognition Award
• UCSF School of Medicine 2021 Member, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators
• 2017 Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching
• 2017 Ira M. Goldstein Award for Outstanding Teaching in Rheumatology
• 2015 Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2013 Engleman Award for Excellence in Arthritis Research

Teaching and Mentorship: Dr. Margaretten is a dedicated medical educator, serving as a coach in the UCSF Bridges Curriculum and co-director of the foundational doctoring course. She mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in rheumatology and clinical reasoning. While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership in education indicates extensive informal mentorship. She has no listed grants, but her role in curriculum development and quality improvement projects suggests active involvement in educational and clinical innovation.

Labs and Teams: She leads initiatives in clinical education and quality improvement within the rheumatology division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Her work involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on safety-net care, patient education, and systems redesign.