Sarah Flynn

Sarah Flynn, MD, MPhil is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at UCSF Health. She specializes in hospital medicine, supervising resident physicians and medical students while focusing on health disparities research, quality improvement, and patient safety. Her academic background includes a BA from Stanford University, an MD from the University of Maryland, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge.

• Education:
• BA (2011): Human Biology & Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, Stanford University
• MD (2018): University of Maryland School of Medicine
• MPhil (2017): Primary Care Research, University of Cambridge
• Internship/Residency (2021): Internal Medicine, UCSF
• Chief Residency (2022): Internal Medicine, UCSF/San Francisco VA Medical Center

Her research explores sociodemographic inequalities in healthcare experiences and interventions to reduce hypertension disparities. She has completed advanced training in Population Health Management (2025) and Quality Improvement/Patient Safety (2025).

• Awards:
• 2024: Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2018: Excellence in Public Health Award (USPHS)
• 2018: Faculty Gold Medal (UM SOM)

Dr. Flynn previously worked on community-based cardiovascular health projects in Baltimore. She leads efforts in health systems improvement and DEI initiatives at UCSF.