Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA
Surgeon General of California
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
4pm-5:30pm PST
Workshop Description:
Medicine can open doors far beyond the exam room, and this workshop is designed to help community college and university premed students imagine the full reach of a life in medicine grounded in leadership, service, and purpose. Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, Surgeon General of California, will share her journey through medicine and public health, offering insight into how physicians can shape communities, systems, and policy while staying deeply connected to patient care. This student-centered and inspirational conversation will explore the power of persistence, the value of mission-driven work, and the importance of building a career that reflects both professional excellence and a commitment to improving lives. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive environment focused on growth, possibility, and practical wisdom for your own path. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process or the many ways a medical career can evolve. Leave encouraged, energized, and more confident that your path in medicine can create impact far beyond what you may see today.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Diana E. Ramos is a distinguished public health leader dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all communities. As California’s Doctor, she is the leading spokesperson on the most pressing public health issues of the time within the State of California. With a steadfast commitment to addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences, mental health, and maternal mortality and morbidity, Dr. Ramos has been a driving force in shaping policies and programs that make a lasting impact. Her mission is simple: to advance the health and wellbeing of all Californians.
Before her historic appointment as California’s first Latina Surgeon General, Dr. Ramos served as the Assistant Deputy Director of Chronic Disease Prevention at the California Department of Public Health, spearheading statewide initiatives to improve community health. Her leadership has extended across local, state, and national platforms, from serving as Director for Reproductive Health in Los Angeles County to holding key positions with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association Foundation, Women’s Preventive Service Initiative, and the National Hispanic Medical Association.
Over the past three decades, Dr. Ramos has provided compassionate, high-quality reproductive care to thousands of Californians as an Obstetrician Gynecologist at Southern California Kaiser Permanente. Beyond clinical care, she is a prolific contributor to medical and public health literature and a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures in both English and Spanish on local, national, and international stages.
Dr. Ramos’ academic achievements are equally impressive. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at USC, where she has served as an adjunct Associate Professor for many years. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. She further enhanced her expertise with a Master of Public Health from UCLA and a Master of Business Administration from UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business.
In 2024, the California Latino Legislative Caucus awarded Dr. Ramos with the Latino Spirit Ward for Achievement in Public Service and Health.
In 2025, All Children Thrive awarded Dr. Ramos with the Public Health Leadership Award.
A visionary leader, an advocate for equity in healthcare, and a champion for vulnerable communities—Dr. Diana E. Ramos is reshaping the future of public health.
Register for Free:
What: From Community College to UC: The Premed Transfer Blueprint
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 4 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
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