Women in Medicine and Science
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix celebrated Women in Medicine and Science in September, highlighting the important work women faculty and researchers are pursing.
The recognition echoes an initiative developed by the American Medical Association, which showcased accomplishments of women physicians and highlighted advocacy of women physicians and health issues impacting female patients. The 2018 theme for Women in Medicine month was “Celebrating Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future.”
Today, new female medical students outnumber male students across the country. The College of Medicine – Phoenix achieved this over the past four years, and this class is no different, as women outnumber men among our first-year students.
“Advocacy, mentoring, networking, developing leadership skills and general support improves recruitment, retention and advancement,” said Guy Reed, MD, MS, dean and Valley of the Sun professor at the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix. “I am proud of the successes we have had in promoting our colleagues and hope you join me in celebrating them this month.”
The college website has featured women faculty and scientists throughout the month, explaining their career paths and their views on promoting inclusive excellence among women colleagues. Below, discover their stories — how they got started and their hopes for the future.
About the College
Founded in 2007, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix inspires and trains exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to advance its core missions in education, research, clinical care and service to communities across Arizona. The college’s strength lies in our collaborations and partnerships with clinical affiliates, community organizations and industry sponsors. With our primary affiliate, Banner Health, we are recognized as the premier academic medical center in Phoenix. As an anchor institution of the Phoenix Bioscience Core, the college is home to signature research programs in neurosciences, cardiopulmonary diseases, immunology, informatics and metabolism. These focus areas uniquely position us to drive biomedical research and bolster economic development in the region.
As an urban institution with strong roots in rural and tribal health, the college has graduated more than 1,000 physicians and matriculates 130 students each year. Greater than 60% of matriculating students are from Arizona and many continue training at our GME sponsored residency programs, ultimately pursuing local academic and community-based opportunities. While our traditional four-year program continues to thrive, we will launch our recently approved accelerated three-year medical student curriculum with exclusive focus on primary care. This program is designed to further enhance workforce retention needs across Arizona.
The college has embarked on our strategic plan for 2025 to 2030. Learn more.