About Us

Rose Hinson
Navy, HPSP Recipient
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"I am a dental  v North Carolina, Alabama, and Oregon before returning to California for dental school. I am excited to be a member of the student Veteran and military-affiliated student community here at UCSF. I am grateful to have access to all the resources UCSF Student Veteran and Military Support Services has to offer, and I hope to be a resource to peers and incoming students during my time at UCSF and beyond."

Sam Rustia
Navy, HPSP Recipient
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"I am a dental student and a recipient of the four-year U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship (HPSP). I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, but I've spent most of my life growing up in Long Beach, CA. As a first-generation American, I feel humbled to channel my gratitude back into this country through military service. I feel a great sense of pride in serving my country and helping others, all while doing something I love, which is dentistry! Through UCSF Student Veteran and Military Support Services, I have found a community that generously provides mentoring, resources, and guidance while I navigate dental school as a newly commissioned Navy Officer. I'm incredibly excited to represent the military-affiliated community at UCSF as a Student Ambassador and to serve as a resource to both current and prospective HPSP students."

Monika Dayal
Army, Veteran
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"As a Family Nurse Practitioner student at the School of Nursing, I recently completed the first portion of the UCSF MEPN program and acquired my RN license. I was drawn to this field as a result of a desire to provide patient-centered care to a diverse population. When enlisted in the Army, as a Logistical Specialist, I supervised and managed records and warehouse functions related to storage, distribution, issuance, and maintenance of equipment and parts. I am eager to collaborate with like-minded individuals and offer guidance based off my experience to help navigate a rigorous educational endeavor."

Magdiel Rivera
Army National Guard, Active
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"I am currently serving in the Army National Guard here in California. I previously lived in Florida my whole life, but I have quickly fallen in love with SF and the Bay Area. After I graduate with my PharmD, I hope to also become an Army Pharmacist in the Army Reserves. I can’t wait for the opportunity be able to practice clinical pharmacy on the Army side and civilian side at the same time, so then I can serve my community while also supporting my fellow soldiers. Through the military, I have gotten the opportunity to meet various healthcare professionals and amazing soldiers who have helped me along my way, and I would like to do the same for any military-affiliated students here at UCSF. I am excited to be a resource for any military-affiliated students, and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!"