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Current Students

Campus Safety Fair

February 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Learn more about the resources offered by the U of A Office of Public Safety

Faculty

Third Annual Banner – University Medicine GI Symposium

February 21, 2026 | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Expert lectures, hands-on training, and the latest updates in GI disease care.

Upcoming Events

FEB

24

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Department of Translational Neurosciences - Neuroscience Community "Data Blitz"

FEB

25

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Campus Safety Fair

FEB

28

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

First Annual Endocrine and Women's Health Conference

MAR

03

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ask Fidelity - How to Plan for the Income You’ll Need in Retirement

MAR

05

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Campus Safety Listening Session

Medical Education

MD Program

The Doctor of Medicine program provides a comprehensive education with a focus on clinical skills, patient care, public...

Dr. Christina Bergin Works with a Resident at Banner

Residency Programs

Our residency programs are fully accredited by the ACGME, focusing on clinical excellence, scholarly activity, and leadership...

Graduate Students in the Lab Looking over Notes

Fellowship Programs

The fellowship programs provide advanced training, emphasizing clinical leadership, academic scholarship, and...

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Translational Research

Translational Neurosciences

Innovative research in neurological diseases aims to develop advanced therapies for autism, stroke, and Alzheimer's.

Cardiovascular Disease

Research in cardiovascular health focuses on prevention, women’s heart health, and advancing patient care innovations.

Child Health

Our research advances child-specific treatments, focusing on unique needs in pediatric disorders and innovative care.

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Latest News

Medical students in the college's SNMA chapter, faculty and staff gather at the Black History Month display in the HSEB.

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Students Organize Black History Month Display to Honor Famous Historical Figures in Medicine

The college’s Student National Medical Association chapter coordinated the exhibit to share valuable history

Peter Weiss, MD, is a associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

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Banner – University Medicine Physician and College Faculty Member Leads U.S. Early Feasibility Efforts in Treating Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders

Ventricular arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that affects the lower chambers of the heart, which are responsible for...

Dr. Brite Hillis (second from left) at the announcement of the regional campus alongside Jonathan Cartsonis, MD, assistant dean of Rural Health, Dean Fred Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, Ken Knox, MD, vice dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs, Ranita Sharma, MD, executive vice dean of the college, and Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, provost and chief academic officer at the U of A.

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Kathleen Brite Hillis, MD, Named Interim Vice Dean of Medical Education for Yuma Regional Campus

Dr. Brite Hillis has long worked to advance the college's priorities in undergraduate medical education

Ishitha Jagadish, MD, attended the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting to share her work analyzing the accuracy of educational TikTok videos on asthma.

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Internal Medicine Resident Recognized for Clinical Vignette and Misinformation Study

Ishitha Jagadish, MD, received acclaim for her research on accuracy of asthma-related TikTok videos and more

Shirin Doroudgar, PhD, with Taben Hale, PhD, and Francisco Lucio, JD, senior associate dean of the Office of Health Care Advancement

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Women in Medicine and Science’s Winter Gathering Offered Reflection, Conversation and Entertainment

The event to celebrate community, the arts, American Heart Month and women in health care

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Ruth Franks Snedecor, MD, Appointed Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education

A longtime faculty member, Dr. Franks is hospitalist who teaches residents and medical students

ASTEROIDS, a 3D culture-organ-on-chip platform — developed by Frederic Zenhausern, PhD, MBA, and Jerome Lacombe, PhD, in collaboration with HonorHealth Research Institute — mimics the human response to treatments of tumor microenvironments.

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International Team Led by U of A and HonorHealth Research Institute Develop 3D Chip Platform for Laboratory Testing in Cancer Research

ASTEROIDS technology enables testing of new drugs and personalized medicine with greater precision

Sriram Iyengar, PhD, sees informatics playing a critical role in shaping the future of health care for both providers and patients

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Sriram Iyengar, PhD, Named Fellow of American Medical Informatics Association

He was recognized as an AMIA Fellow for his contributions to informatics, resilience research and mentorship

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Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, Joins the College as Vice Chair and Professor of Neurology

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Fonkem conducts research to discover new therapies for cancer and neurological diseases

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Campus Safety Fair

Third Annual Banner – University Medicine GI Symposium

Upcoming Events

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Medical Education

MD Program

Residency Programs

Fellowship Programs

Translational Research

Translational Neurosciences

Cardiovascular Disease

Child Health

Latest News

Students Organize Black History Month Display to Honor Famous Historical Figures in Medicine

Banner – University Medicine Physician and College Faculty Member Leads U.S. Early Feasibility Efforts in Treating Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders

Kathleen Brite Hillis, MD, Named Interim Vice Dean of Medical Education for Yuma Regional Campus

Internal Medicine Resident Recognized for Clinical Vignette and Misinformation Study

Women in Medicine and Science’s Winter Gathering Offered Reflection, Conversation and Entertainment

Ruth Franks Snedecor, MD, Appointed Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education

International Team Led by U of A and HonorHealth Research Institute Develop 3D Chip Platform for Laboratory Testing in Cancer Research

Sriram Iyengar, PhD, Named Fellow of American Medical Informatics Association

Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, Joins the College as Vice Chair and Professor of Neurology

Latest Videos

2025: A Year of Meaningful Impact

Building a Healthier Arizona

Engagement

Wesley Community and Health Center

Youth and Undergraduate Opportunities

Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Program

Scrubs Academy

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