Megha Garg

Megha Garg, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. She also serves as the Associate Chief of Hospital Medicine at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and is affiliate faculty at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Garg has held key leadership roles in medical education, including Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and former course director for the first-year medical school course 'Health, Society, and the Individual.'

Her research and scholarly work focus on physician advocacy, social justice education, health equity, and the care of socially complex patients. She has contributed significantly to curriculum development in anti-oppression, firearm violence, disability inclusion, and health systems science. Her leadership in the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science, and Health Policy highlights her interdisciplinary approach to health policy and education.

Dr. Garg’s recent publications span medical education, internal medicine, health policy, and ethics. Her work examines residency training, medical curricula, health disparities, and interdisciplinary care models. The breadth of her research reflects a strong commitment to transforming medical education and clinical practice through equity-centered innovation.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Accepted to Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (UCSF, 2019)
• Elected Fellow, American College of Physicians (2018)
• Haffenreffer Family Housestaff Excellence Award (Brown University, 2014)
• Resident of the Month (Brown University, 2013)
• Zuckerman Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School (2009–2010)
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (2005)

Dr. Garg is actively involved in mentoring and faculty development within the residency program. While specific student advisees are not listed, her leadership in curriculum design and residency education indicates a strong commitment to trainee development. She has not received public grant information in the provided text, but her collaborative, interdisciplinary work suggests active engagement in funded academic initiatives. She is affiliated with multiple teams, including hospital medicine services, medical education leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams focused on complex patient needs.