The Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs is committed to developing a vibrant, engaged, diverse community of faculty. The office provides current and prospective faculty, administrative personnel, department chairs and college leaders with information and resources.
The College utilizes over 2,000 faculty — both on-campus and volunteer community physicians and scientists — who provide their skills, expertise and time to train the next generation of physicians. Our faculty share a strong commitment to:
- Inspire and provide excellence in the teaching of our medical students;
- Evidenced-based outcomes to accelerate research into practice;
- Dedicated service and advocacy to improve health outcomes for the communities served.
Faculty Affairs
- Apply for academic title with the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
- Get involved with UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix education and research.
- Connect with current faculty.
- Access resources and tools for prospective and current faculty.
Career Development
- Navigate career progression.
- Sharpen your academic and research skills.
- Improve your teaching practice.
- Develop your leadership competency.
2,814
Total Teaching Faculty
1,275
Total Full-Time Faculty
9
Number of Clinical Partners
Updated: 8/22/24
Faculty Spotlights
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD
Her goal is to inspire the next generation of cardiovascular investigators, especially women and the underrepresented
Faculty Spotlight
New Research Suggests Synaptic Plasticity is More Autonomous than Previously Thought
Aaron McGee, PhD, and fellow researchers investigated the functions of synaptic plasticity in brain vision circuitry
Faculty Spotlight
Taben Hale, PhD, Named Vice Chair of Basic Medical Sciences and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Dr. Hale will continue to elevate the college’s reputation as a leader in translational research and medical education
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Roberta I. H. Matern, MD
Dr. Matern aims to inspire physicians to practice in areas in the most need
Faculty Spotlight
Erik Blackwood, PhD: Tackling A New Challenge in Heart Failure
Kinase associated with cancer may hold answers to the mechanisms behind heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Michelle Huddleston, MD
A champion for equitable access to care, Dr. Huddleston pursued Med-Peds because of its wide spectrum of care
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD
Dr. Kalin develops novel therapeutic approaches for chronic lung diseases, including cancer, to improve patients’ outcomes
Faculty Spotlight
Frank J. Rybicki, MD, PhD, Appointed Chair of the Department of Radiology
A renowned diagnostic radiologist, Dr. Rybicki specializes in cardiovascular imaging and 3D printing
Faculty Spotlight
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science – Carla C. Allan, PhD
To best serve patients struggling with mental health, Dr. Allan is developing adaptable intervention strategies
News
News
Groundbreaking Metabolism Research Receives $6.8 Million in Funding
Dr. Zhang’s team explores how disruptions in liver metabolism contribute to obesity, diabetes and heart disease
News
An Effort to Aid the Underserved
A food drive held on the college’s campus gathering donations for a local food bank
News
U of A Office of Research and Partnerships
Personalizing Cancer Vaccines for Enhanced Treatment
News
An Investment in the Next Generation of Researchers
Evan Swarup was a participant in the 2024 Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Program. For him, the experience was...
News
Research Mentor Fair Connected Students with Valuable Resources
The networking event broke the ice between medical students and their potential faculty mentors
Events
Faculty
Department of Translational Neurosciences - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
December 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
FKBP5 Drives Myeloid Inflammatory Responses in Multiple Sclerosis and Preclinical Models
Staff
The Caregiving Year in Review: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
December 3, 2025 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
This workshop reflects on caregiver milestones from the past year. We'll acknowledge challenges and growth experienced, then set new year goals based on realistic expectations for both caregiver and care recipient needs.
Researchers
Coffee, Consultation, and Collaboration Series
December 3, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Grant Writing and Planning Strategies Workshop
Faculty
Department of Translational Neurosciences - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
December 3, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Title: Dissecting the Synaptic Basis of Learning In Vivo
Faculty
Eighth Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium
December 4, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Symposium will focus on the science and medicine of enhancing public human resilience.
Faculty
Buffmire Lecture with Jeffrey L. Carson, MD, MACP
December 5, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dr. Carson will present High-Risk Clinical Settings: Heart, Brain and the Gut
Faculty
Visiting Professor Talk - Kirsten M. Brown, PhD, MA
December 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Title: Building an Integrated Faculty Development Program Across the Curriculum
Staff
Creating a Care Plan
December 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop offers various approaches, ideas, and interactive sessions to address unique caregiving challenges while developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual family needs and circumstances.
Faculty
State of the College with Dean Fred Wondisford
December 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Dean will share recent successes and updates from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix