Joanne Edquilang, MD

Education & Training

Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

General Surgery Residency: UCSF-East Bay

Fellowship: Breast Surgical Oncology, Stanford University

Employment

Breast Surgeon, Sutter West Bay Medical Group - California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

What was your favorite thing about UCSF East Bay?

The amazing people – co-residents, faculty, staff, and the patients.

What about UCSF East Bay helps you in your career now?

The early autonomy really helped me. I had true ownership of patients and services as a senior resident, and an excellent operative experience throughout.

What would you like to share with applicants about your experiences at East Bay?

UCSF East Bay is a very special place. The years I spent training there were some of the most challenging yet gratifying years of my life. I have no regrets in choosing to train at East Bay.

Do you have a favorite story from UCSF East Bay?

As a Chief Resident, I remember watching the junior resident take the intern through the same case that I taught her how to do back when I was the junior and she was the intern.