San Francisco, CA – Elizabeth Milos, a medical interpreter with 18 years of service at UCSF Health, is no longer employed by the UCSF Medical Center, a development confirmed by a recent social media update from the organization StopAntisemitism. Milos's departure in August 2025 followed a complaint filed by a doctor in June of the same year, alleging "harassing conduct and a hostile environment" due to her wearing a keffiyeh and refusing to remove it on two separate occasions.
An internal investigation conducted over several months concluded that while Milos had not violated the university's anti-discrimination policy, she was found to be in violation of the dress code. Despite this finding, Milos chose to leave her position, citing fears of retaliation and a perceived lack of support from her union. She described the working environment as "very oppressive," according to reports.
Milos's case is not isolated within UCSF or the broader University of California system. Other UCSF employees, including violence prevention advocate Denise Caramagno and associate professor Rupa Marya, have faced termination, or intent to terminate, for public critiques of Zionism or expressions of solidarity with Palestinians. Nurse practitioner and midwife Bridget Rochios also received a notice of intent to terminate her employment under similar circumstances.
The organization StopAntisemitism, which authored the initial social media update, is known for doxxing individuals it accuses of antisemitism. This aligns with a broader pattern of organized campaigns from pro-Israel groups that have intensified against healthcare workers for their Palestine-related speech. These campaigns have reportedly led to silencing, harassment, or workplace retaliation across various healthcare institutions.
The context of these employment actions is further complicated by external scrutiny. In August 2025, the House Committee on Education and Workforce launched investigations into antisemitism at UCSF, the University of Illinois Chicago, and UCLA medical schools, frequently citing posts from StopAntisemitism's social media accounts. Additionally, some hospitals and medical schools, including UCSF, receive substantial funding from philanthropists known to support pro-Israel groups, raising questions about potential influence on institutional responses to such controversies.
