Maxine A. Papadakis, M.D. Associate Dean for Student Affairs  Dr. Maxine Papadakis is professor of clinical medicine as well as associate dean for student affairs. The Student Affairs Office coordinates program and support services for students such as the Student Well Being Program and the Advisory College Program and Student Affairs plan important events such as the White Coat Ceremony and graduation. A recipient of many teaching awards, Dr. Papadakis has been deeply involved in teaching both undergraduate medical students and residents for many years. The Student Well Being Program, of critical importance to students, has been significantly strengthened and expanded since Dr. Papadakis became associate dean. An active clinician who is based at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dr. Papadakis received her B.A. from Stanford University and her M.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She has been a member of the UCSF faculty since 1980.