Honors and Awards

Dr. Joosun Shin
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Joosun Shin receives early career award from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Assistant Professor Joosun Shin is being recognized by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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A graphic containing headshots and text of Dr. Nalo Hamilton and Dr. Yeonsu Song with the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Two UCLA Nursing associate professors named 2026 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Associate Professors Nalo Hamilton and Yeonsu Song have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows.

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Wei-Ti Chen
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Wei-Ti Chen receives 2026 Research/Impact Award from the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

The ANAC Research/Impact Award recognizes individuals whose work has demonstrated significant influence on HIV-related research and clinical practice.

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Five people wearing light blue medical scrubs and one white lab coat walk down brick steps on a university campus. Banners on lampposts read “GO BRUINS!” and “WELCOME TO UCLA."
Honors and Awards

Joe C. Wen School of Nursing MSN & DNP programs climb in national rankings

Master of Science in Nursing moves to #8 and Doctor of Nursing Practice climbs to #25

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Nursing students Julie Bernardo, Vanessa Martinez, and Danielle Paisley sitting in the UCLA Botanical Garden.
Students, Honors and Awards

Nursing students recognized for supporting and uplifting fellow Bruins in need

Julie Bernardo, Vanessa Martinez, and Danielle Paisley were among 25 award recipients, each recognized for their selfless work helping fellow Bruins in crisis.

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Dr. Sungwon Park
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Dr. Sungwon Park selected for prestigious occupational health nurse fellowship

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) has selected UCLA Nursing’s Sungwon Park, PhD, RN, as a 2026 AAOHN Fellow.

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Dr. Nalo Hamilton, center, with Vanderbilt University School of Nursing leaders.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Vanderbilt School of Nursing honors Dr. Nalo Hamilton with 2025 Alumni Award

Dr. Hamilton received the 2025 Thomas L. Christenbery Award for Connectedness

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Alexander Sanchez
Students, Honors and Awards

Doctoral nursing student named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in healthcare

Alexander Sanchez, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Healthcare list.

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Rosario Jaime-Lara
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Nursing Assistant Professor to be inducted into New York Academy of Medicine

Dr. Rosario Jaime-Lara, an assistant professor in the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, has been elected as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.

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Photos of Megan Nim and Riley Rehfeld on a graphic background
Students, Honors and Awards

Nursing students receive competitive scholarships from Society of Pediatric Nurses

Seniors Megan Nim and Riley Rehfeld honored for their dedication to improving care for children and their families.

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Dr. Jian Li receiving his ICOH award.
Faculty, Honors and Awards

UCLA Nursing’s Jian Li receives international mid-career award

Professor Jian Li, MD, PhD, has received the Mid-Career Award from the International Commission on Occupational Health.

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Gerardo Flores
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Gerardo Flores named to Jonas Scholar Alumni Council

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Gerardo Flores has been appointed to the 2025 -2027 Jonas Scholar Alumni Council.

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Manpreet Sidhu
Faculty, Honors and Awards

Manpreet Sidhu appointed Educational Affairs Co-Chair for CANP Board of Directors

UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing lecturer Manpreet Sidhu has been appointed to serve as the Educational Affairs Co-Chair for CANP Board of Directors.

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Dr. Nalo Hamilton
Faculty, Honors and Awards

UCLA Nursing’s Dr. Nalo Hamilton receives highest honor for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners

Dr. Nalo Hamilton receives highest honor for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners

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Rey Roca
Honors and Awards

UCLA instructors honored at annual Distinguished Teaching Award ceremony

The Distinguished Teaching Awards are UCLA’s highest honors for teaching

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