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2026-2027 Clinical Fellows

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Yurika Hara, MD, joins the UC San Diego Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship program, marking a return to California after completing her general psychiatry residency at the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine. Dr. Hara graduated with distinction from UC Berkeley with a degree in Molecular Cell Biology focused on Neurobiology, before earning her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. She has built an impressive foundation in care for older adults, highlighted by her national selection to the prestigious American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) Scholars Program and her work updating neurocognitive disorder e-learning modules for the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (ADMSEP). A dedicated scholar and educator, she has presented extensive research on delirium liberation, acute agitation management, and technology integration in geriatric care at major national assemblies, while consistently dedicating her time to community health and animal welfare initiatives.
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Jacklyn Vargas, MD, joins the UC San Diego Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship program, continuing her journey at UCSD where she served as the Chief Resident of the specialized Community Psychiatry Residency Program. Dr. Vargas graduated cum laude from UC Berkeley with a degree in Psychology as a recipient of the prestigious UC Regents Scholarship, before earning her medical degree from the California University of Science and Medicine. A passionate advocate for underserved populations and reducing healthcare disparities, she co-founded her medical school's Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapter, worked as a Medical Spanish tutor, and was honored with the UCSD PGY-2 Best in Class Resident Clinician Award. Her extensive clinical background is paired with strong scholarly achievements in aging and cognitive health; she was named an American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) Scholar and has spearheaded research on late-life depression media patterns, neurocognitive decline, and the safety profiles of antipsychotics in older adults, while actively mentoring local youth through the Jr. Psych Academy.