Teresa Cheng

Teresa Cheng, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She serves as the associate chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and the educational site director for the San Bruno VA outpatient site of the UCSF internal medicine residency program. Her roles include providing primary care and telehealth urgent care for veterans across multiple regions. Dr. Cheng is actively involved in medical education leadership, curriculum innovation, and mentorship.

Education:

• BA, Cornell University (1985)
• MD, Stony Brook School of Medicine (1989)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Boston University/Boston Medical Center (1992)
• Fellowship in General Internal Medicine and MSc in Health Services, Boston University (2009)

Research Interests: Dr. Cheng focuses on medical education, including simulation-based training, evidence-based medicine (EBM), and healthcare systems education. She also advocates for women’s health and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues, serving as faculty advisor for UCSF’s APAMSA chapter and co-founding an Asian American Essay Contest for high school students.

Publications: Her work spans educational tools for resident training and clinical practice patterns in women’s health. Recent research emphasizes competency-based education and guideline adherence in clinical care.

Awards:

• 2017: Excellence as Clinician Educator (Society of General Internal Medicine - New England Region)
• 2016: Excellence in Teaching (Boston University Department of Medicine)

Leadership & Service: She contributed to national ABIM committees and holds leadership roles in the Society of General Internal Medicine. Her mentorship spans medical students, residents, and junior faculty in education and scholarship.