Sarah Goglin

Sarah Goglin, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. She specializes in rheumatology with a clinical focus on systemic vasculitides and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, practicing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Rheumatology Clinic and serving as Associate Director of the UCSF Vasculitis Clinic. She also contributes to inpatient rheumatology consultations at ZSFG.

Dr. Goglin holds significant leadership roles in medical education, including Associate Chief of Education in the Division of Rheumatology, Associate Program Director of the UCSF Rheumatology Fellowship, and Senior Associate Program Director in the Internal Medicine Residency. She is actively involved in national education initiatives through the American College of Rheumatology.

Her research interests span rheumatology, medical education, health disparities in dermatological representation, telemedicine effectiveness, and neuro-rheumatology. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, with recent work focusing on equity in teaching materials, vasculitis management, and innovations in clinical education.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward improving medical education equity, evaluating telemedicine in rheumatology, and advancing the understanding of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, particularly those affecting the nervous system and skin across diverse populations.

• UCSF Department of Medicine Council of Master Clinicians (2025)
• UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (2020)
• Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018)
• Bridges Curriculum Teaching Award - Outstanding Coach (2018)
• Ira M. Goldstein Award for Outstanding Teaching in Rheumatology (2016)
• Calvin L. Chou PRIME Teaching Award (2015)
• American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Fellow Award (2014)
• AOA Honor Medical Society (2009)

Dr. Goglin mentors medical students, residents, and fellows through her educational leadership roles. She has led curriculum development initiatives and quality improvement projects in rheumatology care, particularly in safety-net settings. Her work is supported by institutional recognition and awards in teaching excellence.

She is affiliated with the Division of Rheumatology at UCSF, where she contributes to clinical care, education, and research. Her team includes co-authors and collaborators such as Sharon Chung, John Imboden, Mary Margaretten, and Jonathan Graf, with whom she has published on vasculitis, health disparities, and medical education.