It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Susan Fila, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., as the new Executive Director of Student Health and Well-Being, effective September 12, 2022.
Dr. Fila will provide leadership, oversight and coordination of Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Promotion Services, as well as Student Health and Well-Being Administration. Reporting to Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health, Dr. Fila shares our shared vision of building the nation’s most innovative, inclusive, and effective Student Health and Well-Being Services.
Dr. Fila comes to UC San Diego from Santa Monica College, where she supported a diverse community of more than 30,000 students. She is recognized as an astute and inspiring leader whose data-driven and collaborative decision-making results in superb patient care, a distinct culture of wellness, strong teamwork, and improved equity in education and health offerings.
Among her first priorities, Dr. Fila will focus on continuing to integrate and expand clinical and mental health services for the UC San Diego student body including improved access and expansion of clinical services, outreach efforts and educational opportunities. Partnering with UC San Diego Health, students will be afforded comprehensive, effective and safe care of the highest quality. To enhance strategic student-centered health and well-being collaborations, Dr. Fila also serves as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team.
With deep and sincere appreciation, we recognize Angela Scioscia, M.D., Interim Executive Director, for her leadership of Student Health and Well-Being for the last three years. Dr. Scioscia led numerous student health initiatives, including transforming electronic medical record management, operational restructuring, provision of telehealth services, establishment of recovery and eating disorder programs, and critical operational support of Return to Learn. Her tireless efforts and expertise during the pandemic led to a safer campus for all students, academics, and staff.
UC San Diego Student Health and Well-Being offers campus-based health services to enrolled students with an annual volume of approximately 85,000 visits, including primary, urgent and preventive, mental health, plus optometry, vaccinations, radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services. The center is accredited by both the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and the International Accreditation of Counseling Services.
We look forward to Dr. Fila joining the UC San Diego leadership team and supporting her in future initiatives to expand and sustain the systems and services that best support our students. We are confident that our community will find connection with a compassionate and intentional leader who truly cares about students.
